Bills threaten to disrupt, defang consumer protection agency (Part I)

By Sophia Huang, Advocacy & Outreach Associate As the budget reconciliation process begins, the future of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is once again in jeopardy. The CFPB, created…

NACA in the News: How to Find a Great Handyman

Consumer Reports, How to Find a Great Handyman “Pay with plastic, if possible. ‘A credit card is the safest way to pay, because you can dispute the payment if something…

NACA in the News: Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection Releases New Podcast Episode Focused on Financial Tips for Uncertain Times

Montgomery County, MD, Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection Releases New Podcast Episode Focused on Financial Tips for Uncertain Times The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) has released…

NACA in the News: House votes to throw out consumer protection overdraft rule

Consumer Affairs, House votes to throw out consumer protection overdraft rule “‘To keep up with the ever-changing consumer finance market, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued a rule, which would…

NACA in the News: House Slates CFPB Payment, Overdraft Rules For Repeal

Law360, House Slates CFPB Payment, Overdraft Rules For Repeal The House on Wednesday voted to overturn two Biden-era Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rules aimed at increasing oversight of larger digital…

NACA in the News: Conn. Justices Seem Open To Redo Of Atty’s Scam Damages

Law360, Conn. Justices Seem Open To Redo Of Atty’s Scam Damages Justices of the Connecticut Supreme Court appeared sympathetic Thursday to an attorney’s argument that they should boost the damages…

NACA in the News: ACLU, Others Slam Bid To ‘Magic Eraser’ CFPB Redlining Deal

Law360, ACLU, Others Slam Bid To ‘Magic Eraser’ CFPB Redlining Deal A slew of public interest groups mobilized Friday against the Trump administration’s bid to recant a recently settled Consumer…

NACA in the News: Conn. High Court Snapshot: Atty’s ‘Double’ ID Theft Damages

Law360, Conn. High Court Snapshot: Atty’s ‘Double’ ID Theft Damages Attorney Frank Charles White wants the high court to restore a $300,000 punitive damages award that an appellate panel called…

NACA in the News: The new partnership between Affirm and Experian means the impulse-buying economy will be running headlong into America’s data-mining ecosystem

Fortune, The new partnership between Affirm and Experian means the impulse-buying economy will be running headlong into America’s data-mining ecosystem “’These are short-term loans that can be risky if there…