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Debt collectors’ ‘pay to pay fees’ are ‘often illegal,’ consumer watchdog agency says
Anchiy | E+ | Getty Images Certain “junk” fees often levied by debt collectors are illegal under federal law, the…
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Netflix co-founder helps direct startups amid tech turmoil
SANTA CRUZ, Calif. — Longtime Netflix CEO Reed Hastings is renowned for building a video streaming service that has transformed…
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Consumer watchdog eyes crackdown on credit card late fees as inflation threatens to increase them
Rohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, testifies during a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing…
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As SEC charges first brokerage to run afoul of new investor protection rule, here’s how to find a good financial advisor
Finding a broker or financial advisor you can trust may, at times, seem a daunting task. That’s especially true when…
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U.S. safety agency says Tesla accounts for most driver-assist crashes, but warns data lacks context
The NTSB released this image of a 2021 Tesla Model 3 Long Range Dual Motor electric car that was involved…
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‘Buy now, pay later’ loans make it tough to get a handle on your credit
Payment history often not reported BNPL companies generally don’t report to the credit-scoring companies when consumers use these loans. That…
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Judge dismisses Trump federal lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James over her probe of business
Former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a press conference announcing a class action lawsuit against big tech companies…
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Baby formula shortage highlights racial disparities
COLUMBIA, Md. — Capri Isidoro broke down in tears in the office of a lactation consultant. The mother of two…
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Jill Biden, Murthy welcome 2nd mass delivery of baby formula
CHANTILLY, Va. — Jill Biden and Surgeon General Vivek Murthy welcomed the delivery Wednesday of a second shipment of tens…
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