A recent Connecticut enforcement action highlights both the risks debt collectors face at the state level and the potential value of challenging regulatory penalties through administrative or judicial review. Background of the Case A debt collection agency subject to enforcement ...

MAPLE GROVE, Minn., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TopLine Financial Credit Union, a Twin Cities-based member-owned financial services cooperative, held their first Sock Drive during the month of May benefitting three local non-profits, African Education & Health Initiative (AFEDHI), ...

Rising consumer strain is becoming increasingly visible in the credit card market, as the share of unpaid balances has reached its highest level in more than three years, signaling growing pressure on household finances and potential implications for creditors, collectors, ...

Ford is preparing a major overhaul of its First-Time Buyer Program, and the changes could make it significantly easier for younger shoppers and buyers with limited credit history to get approved for a new vehicle. The updated program lowers both ...

Foreclosures have continued apace, with Florida leading the nation in May, according to a new report. Nationwide, foreclosure filings dropped 5% last month from April but surged 14% from a year ago, according to the May 2026 U.S. Foreclosure Market ...

We see them all the time when we browse the internet: those familiar "prove you're human" security checks. Sometimes they ask us to click on traffic lights or type in distorted letters. CAPTCHA has become a normal and trusted part ...

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) warned that Americans lost $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, with reported losses nearly tripling since 2020. Imposter scams were also the most reported fraud category last year, accounting for nearly one in ...

Tripadvisor’s decision to divest TheFork to American Express for $700 million underscores a broader shift in platform strategy, capital allocation, and payments-driven ecosystem consolidation. Tripadvisor Agrees to Sell TheFork to American Express for $700 Million Tripadvisor announced it has entered ...

MariBank has officially launched its first credit card in the Philippines to offer users flexible payment options. Company President Siew Ghee Kung Lim announced the rollout on social media and noted that the product builds upon the existing debit offering ...