Christopher Peterson is one of at least two recent state-level consumer advocacy hires, after California named former CFPB ...

A newly nominated director and a flurry of recent actions have some concerned that the administration is weaponizing the agency.

The CFPB’s role in enforcing consumer protections may diminish as the federal agency undergoes changes and possible elimination. Consumers can still report issues to the FTC, OCC and state attorneys ...

Consumer protection laws, though, are not public policy tools of any kind. Their purpose is clear and limited: to ensure consumers are not misled into purchasing a product or service. And, in looking ...

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The billionaire Elon Musk and the California venture capitalist Marc Andreessen have started a debate about the role of government that we should be having — but it might not go the way they would ...

Rules on bank and credit card fees, medical debt and payment apps are in limbo. One thing you can do is carefully check your financial statements, one expert says. By Ann Carrns See more of our ...

FOR many, debt carries two realities. It can create fear when linked to harassment, hidden charges and public shaming, or it can be a lifeline that bridges income gaps, supports small businesses and ...

Christopher Peterson, a law professor at the University of Utah and former senior advisors at the Consumer Financial ...

The Council gave its green light on a new law aiming at simplifying, clarifying and strengthening air passenger rights. The new framework reinforces passenger protection while ensuring a fair balance ...