Elizabeth Warren among senators looking to crack down on ‘junk fees’ from remittance providers
admin A group of senators that includes Elizabeth Warren is asking the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau…
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Three-judge appeals panel says CFPB funding structure is unconstitutional
WASHINGTON — A federal appeals court found the U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is funded…
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The Federal Reserve can get inflation back down to its 2% target without throwing a…
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Read MoreAlly Financial cuts view as it prepares for more auto loans that won’t be repaid
Ally Financial Inc. ALLY, -8.64% on Wednesday missed its third-quarter earnings and revenue targets and…
Read MoreScammers love the holidays — 6 ways to protect yourself and your family from cybercriminals
Increased spending by consumers means there’s increased fraud activity. Here’s some tips to avoid falling…
Read MoreU.S. housing starts retreat in September, dragging down U.S. growth
The numbers: Construction on new U.S. homes fell a seasonally adjusted 8.1% in September to…
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Home builders sentiment index falls for record tenth month in a row in October. Home builders say the ‘situation is unhealthy and unsustainable.’
The numbers: The National Association of Home Builders’ (NAHB) monthly confidence fell 8 points to…
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