New York State Enacts Rights Of Action For Coerced Debt Claims
January 15, 2026 10:30 pmOn December 19, the governor of New York signed into law an act to amend the general business law, establishing... View Article
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Krugman Suggests Reviving CFPB To Strengthen Trump’s Affordability Efforts
January 15, 2026 10:02 pmPaul Krugman is arguing that if Donald Trump is serious about making life more affordable, the most practical and powerful... View Article
Amazon threatens ‘drastic action’ after Saks bankruptcy, says $475M stake is now worthless
January 15, 2026 8:49 pmAmazon filed an objection to Saks Global’s bankruptcy financing plan on the grounds it could harm creditors and push the... View Article
The 48-Hour Debt Collection Rule: How New Laws Let Lenders Freeze Accounts Faster in 2026
January 15, 2026 8:00 pmThe phrase “48-hour debt collection rule” refers to commentary and speculation about faster account-freezing and enforcement practices, not to a... View Article
Consumers Warned By FTC Against Illegal Credit Repair Scams That Promise Quick Fixes
January 15, 2026 8:00 pmThe Federal Trade Commission has warned that many “credit repair” services and social‑media tips promising quick fixes are illegal scams... View Article
U.S. Bankruptcy Filings Soared in 2025
January 15, 2026 7:57 pmBankruptcy filings climbed 11% in 2025 as consumers and businesses grappled with the weight of high borrowing costs and the... View Article
Foreclosure rise in 2025 signals ‘market recalibration’
January 15, 2026 6:54 pmU.S. foreclosure activity did rise in 2025, but the data and experts describe it as a normalization or “market recalibration”... View Article
Mastercard, Visa, Revolut Lose UK Suit Over Cross-Border Fees
January 15, 2026 5:42 pmMastercard, Visa and Revolut have just lost a High Court challenge in London against the UK payments regulator over plans... View Article
PayPal alums build fraud startup
January 15, 2026 3:36 pmVeterans from PayPal’s risk and fraud teams have launched a new startup called Pinch AI, focused on using artificial intelligence... View Article
FTC finalizes GM punishment over driver data sharing scandal
January 15, 2026 3:00 pmAfter reaching a proposed settlement last year, the FTC has banned General Motors from sharing specific consumer data with third... View Article
