Learn about the Credit Card Accountability Act, which safeguards users from abusive credit card practices, reduces fees, and improves transparency in the financial world.

When the Consumer Credit Protection Act (CCPA) was passed in 1968, it aimed to protect consumers from these and other abusive practices. The law placed restrictions on banks, credit card issuers, debt ...

Could your debt be reduced or forgiven? Take our financial relief quiz. Consumer protection laws help keep businesses honest by shielding consumers against companies that operate with unfair, ...

The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act mandates employers and consumer reporting agencies to furnish the FCRA Summary of Consumer Rights to applicants and employees. In 2023, the Consumer Financial ...

Your right to a refund when credit card purchases go wrong could be shaken-up under plans put forward to potentially overhaul the Consumer Credit Act, which encapsulates Section 75 protections.

The state office that oversees consumer finance protection has come to an agreement with a cryptocurrency operator that will ...

Experian, one of the nation’s largest credit bureaus, was sued Tuesday by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for allegedly improperly handling consumer disputes, which could lead to lower credit ...

Federal and state laws protect consumers from unfair practices by credit repair companies. State laws often enhance federal ...