CFPB Caps Overdraft Fees at $5, Saving Consumers Billions
The CFPB finalized a rule capping overdraft fees at $5, potentially saving consumers up to $5 billion annually, starting October 1, 2025, though legal challenges are possible.
CFPB Caps Overdraft Fees at $5, Saving Consumers Billions
The CFPB finalized a rule capping overdraft fees at $5, potentially saving consumers up to $5 billion annually, starting October 1, 2025, though legal challenges are possible.
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44% Bias Score
CFPB Caps Bank Overdraft Fees at $5, Saving Consumers $5 Billion Annually
The CFPB issued a rule limiting bank overdraft fees to $5 for banks with over $10 billion in assets, aiming to save consumers $5 billion annually and curb excessive fees.
CFPB Caps Bank Overdraft Fees at $5, Saving Consumers $5 Billion Annually
The CFPB issued a rule limiting bank overdraft fees to $5 for banks with over $10 billion in assets, aiming to save consumers $5 billion annually and curb excessive fees.
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40% Bias Score
Judge Blocks Kroger-Albertsons Merger Over Antitrust Concerns
A federal judge blocked Kroger's $25 billion merger with Albertsons, citing anti-competitive concerns and potential harm to consumers, rejecting the companies' argument that the merger would lower prices and enhance their position against non-union competitors like Walmart and Amazon.
Judge Blocks Kroger-Albertsons Merger Over Antitrust Concerns
A federal judge blocked Kroger's $25 billion merger with Albertsons, citing anti-competitive concerns and potential harm to consumers, rejecting the companies' argument that the merger would lower prices and enhance their position against non-union competitors like Walmart and Amazon.
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48% Bias Score
EasyKnock, Facing Lawsuits, Closes Abruptly
Facing over two dozen lawsuits and multiple state investigations, EasyKnock, a real estate company offering sale-leaseback deals, unexpectedly closed its doors Thursday, leaving hundreds of homeowners with uncertain housing situations and raising concerns about the future of similar business models.
EasyKnock, Facing Lawsuits, Closes Abruptly
Facing over two dozen lawsuits and multiple state investigations, EasyKnock, a real estate company offering sale-leaseback deals, unexpectedly closed its doors Thursday, leaving hundreds of homeowners with uncertain housing situations and raising concerns about the future of similar business models.
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48% Bias Score
CFPB Awards $1.8 Billion in Refunds for Credit Repair Scam
Over 4.3 million Americans will receive $1.8 billion in refunds due to illegal fees and deceptive advertising by credit repair companies Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com, following a CFPB court victory and subsequent company bankruptcies.
CFPB Awards $1.8 Billion in Refunds for Credit Repair Scam
Over 4.3 million Americans will receive $1.8 billion in refunds due to illegal fees and deceptive advertising by credit repair companies Lexington Law and CreditRepair.com, following a CFPB court victory and subsequent company bankruptcies.
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40% Bias Score
Airline Fees Top \$12 Billion, Sparking Senate Scrutiny
U.S. airlines collected over \$12.4 billion in fees for baggage, seat selection, and other services between 2018 and 2023, with seat fees alone exceeding \$3 billion in 2023, prompting a Senate hearing and raising consumer concerns.
Airline Fees Top \$12 Billion, Sparking Senate Scrutiny
U.S. airlines collected over \$12.4 billion in fees for baggage, seat selection, and other services between 2018 and 2023, with seat fees alone exceeding \$3 billion in 2023, prompting a Senate hearing and raising consumer concerns.
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52% Bias Score
CFPB Limits Bank Overdraft Fees to $5, Saving Consumers Billions
The CFPB finalized a rule limiting banks' overdraft fees to $5 or cost-covering amounts, aiming to save consumers $5 billion yearly, effective October 1, 2025, but facing industry opposition and potential legal challenges.
CFPB Limits Bank Overdraft Fees to $5, Saving Consumers Billions
The CFPB finalized a rule limiting banks' overdraft fees to $5 or cost-covering amounts, aiming to save consumers $5 billion yearly, effective October 1, 2025, but facing industry opposition and potential legal challenges.
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48% Bias Score
Spain Investigates Tourist Housing Companies for Deceptive Practices
Spain's Consumption Ministry investigates large tourist housing management companies for potentially deceptive practices and violations of consumer protection laws, focusing on advertising and reviews that might mislead consumers.
Spain Investigates Tourist Housing Companies for Deceptive Practices
Spain's Consumption Ministry investigates large tourist housing management companies for potentially deceptive practices and violations of consumer protection laws, focusing on advertising and reviews that might mislead consumers.
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48% Bias Score
"Fraudulent Website Mimics Madrid's Boiler Replacement Program
"A fraudulent website, mimicking the official website of the Community of Madrid, offers €50-€300 subsidies for boiler replacements, despite the regional government ending its program in December 2023 and having no plans for a new one in 2024."
"Fraudulent Website Mimics Madrid's Boiler Replacement Program
"A fraudulent website, mimicking the official website of the Community of Madrid, offers €50-€300 subsidies for boiler replacements, despite the regional government ending its program in December 2023 and having no plans for a new one in 2024."
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48% Bias Score
Unregulated Traffic Insurance Prices Burden Turkish Vehicle Owners
TESK reports that mandatory traffic insurance prices in Turkey vary by almost 100%, causing financial hardship for vehicle owners due to the lack of price regulation.
Unregulated Traffic Insurance Prices Burden Turkish Vehicle Owners
TESK reports that mandatory traffic insurance prices in Turkey vary by almost 100%, causing financial hardship for vehicle owners due to the lack of price regulation.
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52% Bias Score
DOT Proposes Airline Passenger Compensation Rules
The Department of Transportation proposed new rules requiring airlines to compensate passengers up to $775 for significant delays or cancellations due to airline fault and rebook passengers on other airlines, mirroring similar regulations in Europe and aiming to protect consumers.
DOT Proposes Airline Passenger Compensation Rules
The Department of Transportation proposed new rules requiring airlines to compensate passengers up to $775 for significant delays or cancellations due to airline fault and rebook passengers on other airlines, mirroring similar regulations in Europe and aiming to protect consumers.
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40% Bias Score
FTC Bans Location Data Companies for Unlawful Tracking of Consumer Information
The FTC banned location data companies Venntel and Gravy Analytics from selling or using sensitive location data, including data from medical facilities, places of worship, and schools, following allegations of unlawful tracking and sale of private consumer information; each violation of the consent...
FTC Bans Location Data Companies for Unlawful Tracking of Consumer Information
The FTC banned location data companies Venntel and Gravy Analytics from selling or using sensitive location data, including data from medical facilities, places of worship, and schools, following allegations of unlawful tracking and sale of private consumer information; each violation of the consent...
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52% Bias Score