Consumer Financial Protection Bureau: Successful Cases Helping Consumers

Since the formation of the CFPB in 2010, the Bureau has taken on the biggest banks, including those that open thousands of phony accounts, payday lenders that charge 200% or more in interest, abusive debt collectors, the credit bureaus, student loan servicers, and other irresponsible lenders. The CFPB’s success has been undeniable in getting these entities to …

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8 Things that could Harm Your Credit Score

Your credit history plays an important role in your financial health. A lower credit score and negative credit report listings make it more difficult to obtain approval for a loan application when you are trying to finance a home, purchase a car, obtain a credit card or a personal loan. Equally, these items can make …

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