SUMMARY The Consumer Affairs Committee (Donald Maurice, Chair) issued a set of priority recommendations to the new mayoral administration to strengthen consumer protections, promote affordability, and advance economic fairness. The memo identifies longstanding gaps in consumer protection and emerging risks ...

Complaints about debt collection calls in the U.S. jumped dramatically in 2025, both in raw volume and on a per‑person basis, and a large share of those calls were abusive or tied to scams. How big was the spike? FTC ...

Chicago plans to package and sell about $1 billion in long-uncollected city debt—primarily unpaid parking tickets, red‑light and speed camera fines, and overdue utility bills—to private investors or collection firms as part of its 2026 budget plan. What the city ...

U.S. household debt delinquencies did worsen modestly in Q4 2025, but from still‑low levels by historical standards, with stress concentrated among lower‑income and younger borrowers. Headline numbers Total household debt reached about $18.8 trillion in Q4 2025, up roughly $191 ...

Houstonians are using payday loans at dramatically higher rates than the rest of the country, largely to cover basic needs like food, rent, and utilities rather than discretionary spending. How widespread is payday loan use in Houston? About 12% of ...

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Across the U.S., a noticeable share of SMBs is reassessing where they keep deposits, process payments, and seek credit. What looks like routine vendor shopping often reflects a deeper shift in trust and accessibility, and it is feeding the demand ...

Mirastar Federal Credit Union Reaches a Historic Milestone, Reinforcing Commitment to Member Service and Community Investment SAN JOSE, Calif., Feb. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mirastar Federal Credit Union is proud to announce it has officially surpassed $1 billion in ...

U.S. credit card balances have hit a record high of about $1.28 trillion, and it’s a clear sign that many households are under growing financial strain. What the $1.28T number means The $1.28 trillion figure comes from the New York ...