The FTC has issued a rule requiring sellers to make it easy to cancel subscriptions, after receiving about 70 consumer complaints per day in 2024, up from 42 per day in 2021. The post Is there an easier way to cancel subscriptions?

The CFPB—tasked to protect consumers from unfair banking practices—was created by Democrats in the wake of the 2008 financial crisis.

On January 13, the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a new proposed rule attempting to ban certain contractual provisions in

A discussion of Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and state regulation of negative option plans, including continuity plans, automatic renewals, and free trial conversions, plus enforcement actions and best practices for businesses offering these plans.

Created at the behest of Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has the ostensible goal of protecting people from bad actors and practices in the financial marketplace.

The CFPB is widely seen as a key ally of American consumers, but critics say it costs too much and stifles innovation.

Senate Republicans backed a Wednesday effort from Texas GOP Sen. Ted Cruz to defund the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). Cruz has unsuccessfully tried to disassemble the agency in the

That's the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), an institution so misguided in both mission and execution that it does not deserve mere reform—it should be abolished outright.

While there have been some consumer wins during Biden’s tenure, there are some rules that are tied up in court. Advocates are hoping that consumer protection remains a priority for the current administration, but they also have a clear common message for consumers – pay attention.

Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released its annual list of consumer reporting companies. The list identifies dozens of specialty reporting companies that collect and sell access to people’s data,

Understanding your rights as a consumer is more critical than ever. Financial rights education platforms have emerged as vital tools to bridge the gap between complex regulations and everyday financial decisions.

Key data privacy and cybersecurity developments in 2024 and emerging trends and risks for 2025, including information on federal and state regulatory guidance and enforcement.