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Send a tipThe government ended two court fights over a rule that would have let it disqualify some employers from Public Service Loan Forgiveness. The sources don't say how individual accounts are affected.
California's attorney general says crypto ATMs are a common tool in scams. Here is how the scams work, the warning signs he cited and what to do if you were targeted.
The new merchant tool ties purchases across cards and wallets to one profile. The excerpts we reviewed don't describe it as a credit report or score product.
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the deal over the 2023 breach on Monday. It is pending court approval, and customers keep the right to ask the company to delete their data.
Ohio's attorney general's office has issued warnings about fake employers, crypto ATM fraud and contractors who take deposits. Here is what the sources say.
Freddie Mac's weekly survey shows the 30-year fixed rate flat at 7.40% and the 15-year slightly lower. Our sources had no named card, auto or personal loan averages this week.
No new Ohio debt-collection law changes your rights this week, but a pending bill, a September law and a court ruling are worth knowing. Free steps are below.
Checking your own score or report won't lower it, according to Equifax, Experian, the CFPB and a Business Wire release on FICO Scores.
The attorney general warned about crypto scams and said to be wary of any transaction that requires cryptocurrency, and to report it if you've been scammed.
Fake settlement sites copy real ones. Here is how to confirm a claim site is official, using checks the FTC and settlement sources describe, before you enter anything.
A final rule changing how Regulation B treats disparate impact and discouragement is effective July 21, 2026, and the CFPB's agenda points to more proposals this fall.