Consumer Protection

Learn about your rights, recognize unfair practices, and take action against fraud with resources on credit disputes, debt collection, and consumer advocacy.

Navigate the crucial realm of consumer protection with our comprehensive resources. Here, you’ll find insights into consumer laws, strategies to recognize and combat unfair practices, and guidance on handling credit disputes and debt collection issues. Empower yourself with knowledge to safeguard your rights and tackle fraud head-on. Explore articles, research, and FAQs designed to keep you informed and proactive in defending your consumer rights.

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Explore Consumer Protection to empower yourself with knowledge on consumer rights, recognize unfair practices, and tackle fraud. Learn about credit disputes, debt collection, and advocacy to confidently navigate and safeguard your financial well-being.

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.

Insurance-Based Credit Scores Are Quietly Blocking Mortgages

Insurance-Based Credit Scores Are Quietly Blocking Mortgages

Borrowers with low credit scores pay on average $1,996 more per year in home insurance premiums... Read More »

Eric Bank 8/21/2025

Court Opens Door to CFPB Layoffs, Weakening Watchdog

Court Opens Door to CFPB Layoffs, Weakening Watchdog

A federal appeals court has cleared the way for the Trump administration to cut staff at the... Read More »

Eric Bank 8/20/2025

Proposed CFPB Plan Could Ease Compliance for Mid-Sized Lenders

Proposed CFPB Plan Could Ease Compliance for Mid-Sized Lenders

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has opened a period of public comment to reevaluate... Read More »

Eric Bank 8/14/2025

CFPB Complaint Surge Puts Subprime Lenders on Alert

CFPB Complaint Surge Puts Subprime Lenders on Alert

Complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau topped 2.5 million in the first six... Read More »

Eric Bank 7/28/2025

Dropped CFPB Enforcements Could Cost Consumers Billions

Dropped CFPB Enforcements Could Cost Consumers Billions

Several high-profile enforcement actions recommended by the Consumer Financial Protection... Read More »

Eric Bank 7/17/2025

Regulatory Delay Threatens Subprime Credit Access

Regulatory Delay Threatens Subprime Credit Access

The Trump administration has yet to deploy the 2024 Bank Enterprise Award (BEA) Program,... Read More »

Eric Bank 7/17/2025