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Is fight over CFPB undermining its authority?
Nancy Marshall-Genzer Apr 24, 2013
Observers worry the lack of a full-fledged director undercuts agency's ability to protect consumers.
How to dispute a credit report error
Barbara Bogaev Feb 15, 2013
The Federal Trade Commission released a report saying that 42 million consumers have at least one "potentially material error" in their credit reports.
Obama taps former prosecutor as Wall Street cop
Stacey Vanek Smith Jan 24, 2013
Mary Jo White battled mobsters and terrorists as U.S. Attorney. Now, she’ll face hedge fund titans and high-speed traders to revive the SEC.
Informal lending can boost your credit score
Sam Harnett Oct 19, 2012
A group in San Francisco has found a way to report informal lending circles popular among some immigrant groups to credit bureaus -- as a way to boost the credit scores of participants.
Should you take on debt to help your credit score?
Tess Vigeland Oct 12, 2012
Many of us have heard that in order to keep our credit in good standing, it is actually best to keep some debt on the books. But is there really any truth to this?
CFPB proposes new rules for mortgage servicers
Jeff Horwich Aug 10, 2012
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today proposed new rules for the companies that service your mortgage. The proposed reforms seem to mandate a big upgrade in customer service.
Letters: Whiny Olympians and not-so-free credit reports
Jeremy Hobson Jul 27, 2012
Your letters about our stories.
Bark or bite: Credit reporting agencies get watchdog
Tess Vigeland Jul 20, 2012
Around 40 percent of credit reports have mistakes on them -- and it is a pain to get them fixed. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that it will start scrutinizing credit reporting agencies.
CFPB levels first fine on Capital One
Bob Moon Jul 19, 2012
Capital One must pay $210 million after settling charges from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau that it misled credit card customers.
A new cop on the credit reporting beat
Mitchell Hartman Jul 18, 2012
New government oversight could give consumers more power.
