A Third of Consumers Have Debt in Collections: Study
A study released Tuesday found that the share of Americans in collections has remained steady even as the U.S. pares down the size of its credit card debt. Collections - Credit Card
Three years of standing up for consumers
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was created in the wake of the financial meltdown to stand up for consumers, make sure they’re treated fairly, and restore trust in the consumer financial marketplace. Our focus is on making financial markets work for American consumers — whether they’re applying for a mortgage, borrowing for college, choosing a [...]
FTC Stops Scammers Who Targeted Spanish-Speaking Consumers
A federal judge has frozen the assets of an operation that swindled Spanish-speaking consumers across the U.S. by routinely sending unordered or defective products and then making it difficult, impossible or costly for consumers to obtain relief. Collections - Other Consumer
Consumers Finally Start Ramping Up Card Debt Again
U.S. consumers, whose use of revolving debt fell by more than 15% once the Great Recession hit, are finally re-embracing the credit card. Collections - Credit Card
More Consumers Paying Debts With Tax Refunds: Survey
Americans were budget and money conscious with their tax returns this year, according to a survey by American Consumer Credit Counseling, a national financial education nonprofit organization. Collections - Credit Card
