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Record-High Credit Card Debt Fuels Delinquency Crisis
As of Q3 2024, the average American credit card debt reached nearly $8,000, with a 9% delinquency rate, causing credit damage and leading to legal debt sales to third-party collectors, a practice permitted under federal law and regulated by the FDCPA.
Record-High Credit Card Debt Fuels Delinquency Crisis
As of Q3 2024, the average American credit card debt reached nearly $8,000, with a 9% delinquency rate, causing credit damage and leading to legal debt sales to third-party collectors, a practice permitted under federal law and regulated by the FDCPA.
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28% Bias Score
100+ Couples Lose Wedding Videos, Videographer Offers Flawed Footage in Lieu of Refunds
Wallflower Weddings Videography, run by Sarah Stanton, has failed to deliver wedding videos to over 100 couples, some waiting over two years, despite receiving payments of hundreds of pounds; Stanton claims family issues and offers unedited, flawed footage in exchange for a liability waiver, causing...
100+ Couples Lose Wedding Videos, Videographer Offers Flawed Footage in Lieu of Refunds
Wallflower Weddings Videography, run by Sarah Stanton, has failed to deliver wedding videos to over 100 couples, some waiting over two years, despite receiving payments of hundreds of pounds; Stanton claims family issues and offers unedited, flawed footage in exchange for a liability waiver, causing...
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52% Bias Score
1,000+ UK Caravan Owners Sue Parks Over Fees and Misleading Sales
More than 1,000 UK caravan owners are taking legal action against holiday park operators, claiming unfair increases in annual pitch fees and misleading sales tactics resulting in tens of thousands of pounds in losses; test cases in the High Court will determine the enforceability of contract clauses...
1,000+ UK Caravan Owners Sue Parks Over Fees and Misleading Sales
More than 1,000 UK caravan owners are taking legal action against holiday park operators, claiming unfair increases in annual pitch fees and misleading sales tactics resulting in tens of thousands of pounds in losses; test cases in the High Court will determine the enforceability of contract clauses...
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64% Bias Score
This is Money's Consumer Champion Recovers £1.44 Million for Readers in 2024
In 2024, This is Money's consumer champion, Helen Crane, recovered £1.44 million for readers, addressing issues with banks, energy firms, insurers, and parking companies, exposing systemic problems and advocating for better consumer protections.
This is Money's Consumer Champion Recovers £1.44 Million for Readers in 2024
In 2024, This is Money's consumer champion, Helen Crane, recovered £1.44 million for readers, addressing issues with banks, energy firms, insurers, and parking companies, exposing systemic problems and advocating for better consumer protections.
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40% Bias Score
French Homebuyers Save Thousands by Switching Mortgage Insurance
French homebuyers can save up to \u20ac15,000 on mortgage insurance by switching from bank-provided coverage to external insurers, thanks to the 2022 Lemoine law allowing for easy switching, despite banks' pressure tactics.
French Homebuyers Save Thousands by Switching Mortgage Insurance
French homebuyers can save up to \u20ac15,000 on mortgage insurance by switching from bank-provided coverage to external insurers, thanks to the 2022 Lemoine law allowing for easy switching, despite banks' pressure tactics.
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48% Bias Score
Schufa's New 100-Day Rule Improves Credit Scores for 120,000 Germans
Germany's Schufa credit agency implemented a new 100-day rule, enabling consumers to improve their credit score faster by quickly repaying overdue payments; approximately 120,000 consumers are expected to benefit.
Schufa's New 100-Day Rule Improves Credit Scores for 120,000 Germans
Germany's Schufa credit agency implemented a new 100-day rule, enabling consumers to improve their credit score faster by quickly repaying overdue payments; approximately 120,000 consumers are expected to benefit.
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44% Bias Score
Debt Collection: Consumer Protections Under the FDCPA
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) requires debt collectors to provide detailed documentation proving the validity of a debt (original credit agreement, account statements, etc.) when contacted; failure to do so makes collection efforts illegal; 53% of 2023 CFPB complaints concerned debt...
Debt Collection: Consumer Protections Under the FDCPA
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) requires debt collectors to provide detailed documentation proving the validity of a debt (original credit agreement, account statements, etc.) when contacted; failure to do so makes collection efforts illegal; 53% of 2023 CFPB complaints concerned debt...
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44% Bias Score
Expired Gift Certificates: A German Consumer Issue
Forty percent of Germans let gift certificates expire, despite their popularity and billions in annual revenue; this is due to a lack of awareness about the three-year expiration date stipulated by law, resulting in financial loss for consumers and businesses.
Expired Gift Certificates: A German Consumer Issue
Forty percent of Germans let gift certificates expire, despite their popularity and billions in annual revenue; this is due to a lack of awareness about the three-year expiration date stipulated by law, resulting in financial loss for consumers and businesses.
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36% Bias Score
German Postal Rates Increase, Delivery Times Extend in 2025
Starting January 1st, 2025, German postal rates increase: letters to €0.95, postcards to €0.70, small packages to €4.19; delivery times extend to three days; however, new rules ensure package delivery closer to recipients' addresses and improve internet speed dispute resolution.
German Postal Rates Increase, Delivery Times Extend in 2025
Starting January 1st, 2025, German postal rates increase: letters to €0.95, postcards to €0.70, small packages to €4.19; delivery times extend to three days; however, new rules ensure package delivery closer to recipients' addresses and improve internet speed dispute resolution.
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44% Bias Score
Insurer's Failure Leads to Wrongful CCJ
A Huddersfield woman, CG, was wrongly issued a £11,000 CCJ after her insurer, esure, failed to settle a claim following a car accident where she admitted fault; legal correspondence was sent to the wrong address, highlighting failures in communication and claims handling, causing severe financial an...
Insurer's Failure Leads to Wrongful CCJ
A Huddersfield woman, CG, was wrongly issued a £11,000 CCJ after her insurer, esure, failed to settle a claim following a car accident where she admitted fault; legal correspondence was sent to the wrong address, highlighting failures in communication and claims handling, causing severe financial an...
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52% Bias Score
Australia Mandates Air Passenger Rights Charter
The Australian government announced a new air passenger rights charter, mandating full refunds for cancelled flights, assistance for delays over three hours, and free lost luggage return, effective immediately with an interim ombudsman.
Australia Mandates Air Passenger Rights Charter
The Australian government announced a new air passenger rights charter, mandating full refunds for cancelled flights, assistance for delays over three hours, and free lost luggage return, effective immediately with an interim ombudsman.
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36% Bias Score
EU Court Orders Potential €44 Billion Repayment for Spanish IRPH Mortgages
A European court ruling could force Spanish banks to repay €44 billion to one million families overcharged on IRPH mortgages, following a 12-year legal battle by lawyers José María Erauskin and Maite Ortiz, highlighting the ECJ's role in consumer protection.
EU Court Orders Potential €44 Billion Repayment for Spanish IRPH Mortgages
A European court ruling could force Spanish banks to repay €44 billion to one million families overcharged on IRPH mortgages, following a 12-year legal battle by lawyers José María Erauskin and Maite Ortiz, highlighting the ECJ's role in consumer protection.
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52% Bias Score
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