NEW YORK – New Yorkers and consumers in general are being warned to be wary of scams and other deceptive practices related to the Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
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WASHINGTON–Retail sales declined much further during December 2021 than many analysts had expected, according to new data from the Commerce Department. Rising prices on many goods and services are being cited as the primary culprit.
WASHINGTON–Lending activity in the U.S. picked up slightly toward the end of 2021, led by commercial real estate borrowers, according to the latest Beige Book report from the Federal Reserve.
NEW YORK–Wells Fargo has joined Bank of America in becoming the latest to announce it will significantly reduce its overdraft fee.
PALO ALTO, Calif.–A Stanford researcher is offering a forecast for what the future holds for work-from-home arrangements.
WASHINGTON —The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has released a bulletin reminding debt collectors and credit bureaus of their legal obligations in light of the No Surprises Act, which protects consumers from certain unexpected medical bills.
NEW YORK–To settle charges brought by the Federal Trade Commission that it engaged in deceptive and unfair practices, Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) has agreed to an order requiring substantial changes in the firm’s operations that the FTC said will benefit small- and mid-sized businesses.
SUMTER, S.C.– SAFE Federal Credit Union said it has paid out annual bonus dividends and interest rebates to members totaling nearly $1.5 million.
WASHINGTON–New legislation in Congress seeks to block the Federal Reserve from issuing a central bank digital currency directly to consumers.
WASHINGTON—Continuing to press for answers around what is being done about the backlog of applications for CDFI funds at the Treasury Department, NAFCU has sent a letter requesting enhanced transparency and communication on pending applications for credit unions seeking CDFI certification.