News

Former officials from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, or CFPB, are calling the watchdog's choice to let Navy ...
While other Washington cities have taken steps to limit excessive or unreasonable fees, Bellingham's is among the most ...
The state’s new rule is about more than just housing; it dovetails with broader efforts to make life more affordable.
FTC rule boosts transparency in pricing to combat hidden fees, but consumers still face surprise charges. CR strategies to ...
A new federal rule targets some of the worst offenders, but many hidden charges remain legal. Consumer Reports breaks down ...
Attorneys John Dempsey and Martin Cain discussed new laws, federal rules and legal strategies to combat predatory truck ...
Bellingham's city council adopted an ordinance banning excessive fees for renters. What can a tenant do if their landlord ...
Effective immediately, Fannie and Freddie will allow mortgage lenders to use VantageScore credit ratings to assess ...
Junk fees have become a costly part of everyday life, popping up on hotel bookings, food orders, payment apps and more.
Link-out fees collected from developers are a bargaining chip as Apple fights against the Digital Markets Act.
Hidden fees are costing Americans thousands each year without them realizing it. According to Consumer Reports, the average ...
Federal Housing Finance Agency director Bill Pulte announced that lenders may start using VantageScore, a rival to the Fair ...