Foreclosure filings continued to rise nationwide in the first quarter of 2026, with total activity up 26% from a year ago. There were a total of 118,727 U.S. properties with foreclosure filings during the three months of the year—with Indiana, South Carolina, and ...

Businesses can legally charge certain types of credit card fees in most states, subject to state laws and card network rules Legality depends on the state where the business is located, the fee type, and meeting proper disclosure requirements. Businesses ...

Highlights Experian reports a surge in AI-driven fraud outpacing the defensive capabilities of Indian financial services and telecom firms. Fraud types rising fastest include social engineering, identity theft, friendly fraud, and refund abuse across e-commerce platforms. Technical signals suggest a ...

Phonely announced it has raised $16 million in Series A funding, bringing its total capital raised to $19 million. The round was led by Base10 Partners, with participation from Y Combinator and several enterprise customers including Etech Global Services, TSA ...

Renton Collections must pay $1.5 million in medical debt relief Renton-based debt collection agency Renton Collections Inc. must give $1.5 million in debt relief to Washingtonians in order to settle a lawsuit by the Washington Attorney General’s Office. According to ...

The IRS has significantly broadened its use of private collection agencies (PCAs) in 2026, assigning a larger volume of older, overdue tax accounts and expanding eligibility beyond prior parameters. This is creating more outbound collection activity directed at taxpayers, alongside ...

The Federal Court has ordered that payday lenders Cigno Australia and BSF Solutions pay a combined sum of $7 million for engaging in credit activity without a licence and charging prohibited fees. Cigno Australia was ordered to pay $3 million, ...

The headline refers to a new filing by the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU) telling the D.C. Circuit that while a district judge should review CFPB’s latest reduction‑in‑force (RIF) plan, there is no basis for the Trump administration’s request to ...

A recent piece from TheStreet is likely what you’re seeing: Better.com CEO Vishal Garg is warning that a recession is on the horizon and telling would‑be buyers that “this may not be a market that rewards patience for much longer.” ...