Consumer Protection

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Consumer Rights

Learn to identify and combat unfair practices, understand consumer protection laws, and effectively seek redress against fraud and exploitation.

Debt Collection

Explore debt collection practices, consumer rights, negotiation strategies, and their effects on credit and financial health.

Credit Disputes

Learn how to address credit report errors, file disputes, understand the process, and the effects on your credit score.

Studies

Explore essential research on consumer protection to understand your rights, spot unfair practices, and combat fraud. These studies offer insights into credit, debt, banking, and more, empowering you to safeguard your financial well-being.

U.S. Troops Face Mounting Threats from Predatory Debt Collectors

By: Eric Schwartzman 6/28/2024

Rising threats from debt collectors against members of the U.S. armed forces are undermining national security, according to data from the Consumer... Read More »

Debt Collection Complaints by Service Members Methodology

By: Eric Schwartzman 6/28/2024

The objective of this study was to visualize debt collection complaints made by U.S. military service members, focusing on identifying the issues,... Read More »

The Institute for Justice Takes On Occupational Licensing

By: Matt Walker 9/18/2019

In a Nutshell: While it makes sense for certain occupations, such as medical professionals and attorneys, to require licenses to practice, the Institute... Read More »

Studies Indicate Credit Card Disputes Work When Done Right

By: Brittney Mayer 10/30/2017

Although I don’t know where, exactly, I’m convinced that somewhere lies an immense mountain of missing socks pilfered from unsuspecting dryers around the... Read More »

Industry News

Stay informed on industry news about Consumer Protection to keep up with regulatory changes, market trends, and company actions. Understanding these developments is vital for recognizing shifts in consumer rights and the financial services landscape.

Banks, Consumer Groups Oppose CFPB Oversight Changes

Banks, Consumer Groups Oppose CFPB Oversight Changes

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s plan to reduce its oversight of nonbanks has created... Read More »

Andrew Allen 9/26/2025

Wage Garnishment Looms, Putting Credit Card Payments at Risk

Wage Garnishment Looms, Putting Credit Card Payments at Risk

Millions of Americans with federal student debt are facing a stark choice: allow the government... Read More »

Eric Bank 9/25/2025

Warren Revives Push to Ban Employer Credit Checks

Warren Revives Push to Ban Employer Credit Checks

Sen. Elizabeth Warren reintroduced a provision this week that would prevent employers from... Read More »

Eric Bank 9/18/2025

Opinion: Uneven Oversight Jeopardizes Subprime Lending

Opinion: Uneven Oversight Jeopardizes Subprime Lending

When you’re a government agency tasked with overseeing huge swaths of the payments and lending... Read More »

Chris Taylor 9/9/2025

Data Finds Minorities Still Face Higher Mortgage Denials

Data Finds Minorities Still Face Higher Mortgage Denials

A new Financial Times analysis highlights stark disparities in mortgage approvals. Even when... Read More »

Eric Bank 9/8/2025

CFPB Moves to Ease Oversight of Nonbank Lenders

CFPB Moves to Ease Oversight of Nonbank Lenders

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plans to further curb its oversight, limiting when it... Read More »

Eric Bank 8/28/2025