From credit cards to medical debt: What may happen to some key consumer protection rules under Trump
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the so-called cop on the beat protecting Americans from financial abuse, is now ...
Would you date someone with credit card debt? Here's what Americans say
A new survey reveals how Americans view credit card debt in relationships, with some saying it's a dealbreaker and others ...
Experian study: Average U.S. consumer debt and statistics
Experian examined representative and anonymized credit data through Q3 2024 to identify trends within average and total debt ...
A new bill would cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Here's what that could mean for your money
A bill to limit the interest rate on credit cards has been introduced in Congress. The banking industry says capping rates ...
What does having the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on hold mean for consumers?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which Congress established to monitor credit card companies, mortgage providers, ...
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How To Consolidate Credit Card Debt
Evan Coleman is an Updates Editor on the Credit Cards and Travel Rewards team at Forbes Advisor, showcasing his interest in personal finance and love of travel. He has written for a variety of ...
When to use a personal loan to pay off credit card debt
One big problem with credit cards is if you keep using them for purchases, you may never pay off your debt. Personal loans, ...
Bernie Sanders, Josh Hawley introduce bill to cap credit card interest rates. What to know
Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and Sen. Josh Hawley, a Republican from Missouri, introduced legislation to cap credit card ...
Under Trump, Rule That Bars Medical Debt From Credit Reports Faces Challenges
The Biden administration issued a rule that would bar medical debt from being included on credit reports. Consumer advocates ...
Consumer credit growth soars in December
Total consumer credit rose $40.8 billion in December, after a $5.4 billion decline in the prior month, the Federal Reserve said Friday. In percentage terms, it is the biggest gain since June 2022.
A bill would cap credit card rates at 10%, echoing a Trump pledge. Are there downsides?
A bill would cap credit card rates at 10%, something Trump promised on the campaign trail. Will Trump follow through? Will consumers benefit?
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Indiana has more than $2.2 billion in medical debt. Bill could provide some new consumer protections
Hoosiers have an estimated $2.2 billion of medical debt in collections with even more on payment plans and credit cards. A Senate committee approved legislation Wednesday that introduces a variety of ...