Apple NewsCharlene Crowell: CBC Fights Education Cuts as Consumer Coalition Attacks Regulatory Reversals By Charlene Crowell *In releasing his first-ever federal budget blueprint, President Donald J. Trump stated that his …
Apple NewsCFBP: Nation’s Largest Student Loan Servicer Navient Charged Borrowers Too Much *The financial futures of more than 12 million federal and private student loan borrowers who collectively owe …
Apple NewsFair Lending: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Top Priority in 2017 *As a New Year approaches, fair lending will be the priority for the nation’s consumer financial cop on the beat. …
Apple NewsCharlene Crowell: Attorney General and Bureau to Fight Debt Collection Scheme *A new federal lawsuit alleges that since at least 2009, two major players in the debt collection industry have …
Apple NewsMortgage Denials Persist for Black America *In recent weeks, a spate of news coverage has referred to America’s “inner cities”. Some may even interpret it as a new …
Apple NewsBlack Caucus Joins House for Strong Payday Rule *Within days of the October 7 deadline for public comment on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposed payday …
Apple NewsCharlene Crowell: For-Profit Colleges May Value Profits Over Achievement *Higher education is supposed to be about opening doors to a promising future. Fortified by training, skills and …
BusinessCharlene Crowell: America Open Doors & Give Fair Access *America – Although many American families have modest financial means, there is nothing small about their hopes. …
Apple NewsGive Consumers a Day in Court: Challenge the Contracts *Whenever Consumers open a new credit account, borrow a loan or begin contract financial services, it’s a sure …
Apple News5-Year Plan to Rebuild Black Wealth & Homeownership * Rebuild Black Wealth & Homeownership – While economists contend that the economic recession is over, the …
Apple NewsHomeowners Avoid Foreclosure with New Mortgage Program * Mortgage Modification ~ On April 14 and in an effort to help troubled homeowners keep their homes, the Federal Housing …
BusinessDebt Collection Continues to Dominate CFPB Complaints * When it comes to consumer concerns, debt collection remains the top complaint most often reported to the Consumer …
Apple NewsConsumer Protection and Choice Act: Friend or Foe? * Who would object to a bill with the title: “Consumer Protection and Choice Act“? What’s not to like? …
BusinessIllegal Debt Collection Crackdown Continues * Illegal Debt collection crackdown continues with FTC’s Operation Collection Protection CFPB orders Citibank to …
ColumnsPayday Lending Supporters Attack CFPB *Payday lending supporters attack CFPB, as RICO charges filed against top lenders. For years deceptive and predatory …