The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is a watchdog of sorts for consumers, with the government agency aiming to keep ...

The gov't agency responsible for policing credit reporting agencies is being defunded. How can you make sure your credit ...

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was one of the early targets of the Trump administration's attempts to dramatically reduce government spending. The bureau's work was first suspended in early ...

Errors on credit reports. Unexpected bank and other “junk” fees. New financial products that conceal their true costs and terms. For help with those problems, millions of consumers in the U.S. have ...

Natalie Campisi is a senior journalist who covers personal finance, balancing timely news with in-depth enterprise reporting. Her mission is to make complex financial issues clear and accessible for ...

Whether a debit card vs. credit card is a better choice depends on your financial situation and how you manage your money.