CFPB proposes rule to protect Americans’ free speech, legal rights in consumer financial contracts

…market,” said Ira Rheingold, executive director of the National Association of Consumer Advocates. The proposed rule does not include contract provisions that dictate procedures for disputes, such as restrictive forced…

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NACA in the News: Could debt collectors send you texts, emails? Consumer groups fear CFPB may allow it.

…emails? Consumer groups fear CFPB may allow it. “’Consumer privacy should be a key concern for the CFPB,’ said Christine Hines, legislative director of the National Association of Consumer Advocates.”…

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NACA in the News: 6 things you need to know before giving money on a crowdfunding website

Chicago Tribune, 6 things you need to know before giving money on a crowdfunding website. Ira Rheingold, executive director of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, encourages people to research…

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NACA in the News: Chase says arbitration ‘provides better outcomes’ for consumers. Nope, say researchers

Los Angeles Times Chase says arbitration ‘provides better outcomes’ for consumers. Nope, say researchers. “The forced arbitration system is simply rigged,” said Christine Hines, legislative director for the National Assn….

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A Welcome Step Forward! Congress Passes Bill to End Forced Arbitration in Sexual Assault and Harassment Cases

…Access to Justice for All Consumers, Workers, Small Businesses Washington D.C. – The National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) applauds Congress’ passage of the Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault…

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Consumer Protection Issues Affecting Older Adults’ Financial Security: A Primer on Housing Issues (CFPB), Scams and Resources (FTC)

…Financial Protection’s Office for Older Americans. Prior to joining the CFPB in 2012, Cora was the Legislative Director at the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA). Cora has over twenty…

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NACA in the News: T-Mobile says class-action lawsuit brought against them breaks terms of service

Mic T-Mobile says class-action lawsuit brought against them breaks terms of service. “As the National Association of Consumer Advocates point out, consumers always have the right to enter arbitration to…

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Consumer Groups Urge House Committee to Pass Debt Collection Reform Bill

NACA joined other national consumer groups on a letter to the U.S. House Financial Services Committee in support of H.R. 2547, the “Comprehensive Debt Collection Improvement Act.” The bill would…

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NACA in the News: Zombie Debt: How Collectors Trick Consumers into Reviving Dead Debts

…not understand the consequences in the fine print” of making a payment that can revive an old debt, said Christine Hines, the legislative director for the National Association of Consumer…

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