CFPB looks to regulate buy now, pay later companies

CFPB looks to regulate buy now, pay later companies

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said it plans to issue guidance or rules that would bring the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector in line with the standards that Congress has already established for credit cards.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) said it plans to issue guidance or rules that would bring the buy now, pay later (BNPL) sector in line with the standards that Congress has already established for credit cards.

How to use the interest rate hike to your advantage
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How to use the interest rate hike to your advantage

Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, talks about how consumers can make the most out of interest rate hikes.

Dan Roccato, financial professor at the University of San Diego, talks about how consumers can make the most out of interest rate hikes.

Paid your student loans during the pandemic? Here's how to get a refund

Paid your student loans during the pandemic? Here's how to get a refund

Borrowers who paid down their debt during a pandemic freeze that started in March 2020 can in fact get a refund — and then apply for forgiveness.

Borrowers who paid down their debt during a pandemic freeze that started in March 2020 can in fact get a refund — and then apply for forgiveness.

Fall housing inventory building slowly: Altos Research

Fall housing inventory building slowly: Altos Research

Altos Research said housing inventory is building at a much slower pace than predicted at the beginning of the summer.

Altos Research said housing inventory is building at a much slower pace than predicted at the beginning of the summer.

Credit access, debt balances rise in Q2: TransUnion study

Credit access, debt balances rise in Q2: TransUnion study

Debt balances for credit cards and personal loans are going up, according to TransUnion. Here's what you can do to pay down your debt.

Debt balances for credit cards and personal loans are going up, according to TransUnion. Here's what you can do to pay down your debt.

$10,000 personal loans: How to qualify for $10K fast

$10,000 personal loans: How to qualify for $10K fast

If you need to cover a personal expense, a personal loan could be a good option. Here’s what you should know before getting a $10,000 personal loan.

If you need to cover a personal expense, a personal loan could be a good option. Here’s what you should know before getting a $10,000 personal loan.

Tappable home equity rises to a new record high

Tappable home equity rises to a new record high

Homeowners have more access to cash through their house as home prices rise. Here's how to access yours.

Homeowners have more access to cash through their house as home prices rise. Here's how to access yours.

Illinois Google Lawsuit: Residents have less than 2 weeks to file settlement claim to receive payment

Illinois Google Lawsuit: Residents have less than 2 weeks to file settlement claim to receive payment

Illinois residents can receive a payment after a settlement was reached in a class action lawsuit that accused Google of violating state law. But time is running out to file a claim. Here's what you need to know:

Illinois residents can receive a payment after a settlement was reached in a class action lawsuit that accused Google of violating state law. But time is running out to file a claim. Here's what you need to know:

Weave, Sunbit launch BNPL product for health care costs

Weave, Sunbit launch BNPL product for health care costs

A new financial product will allow patients to use buy now, pay later (BNPL) to pay for their health care needs.

A new financial product will allow patients to use buy now, pay later (BNPL) to pay for their health care needs.

Is inflation cooling off? It depends where you live

Is inflation cooling off? It depends where you live

Western states facing inflation rate of 9.6% even as price increases show hint of slowdown.

Western states facing inflation rate of 9.6% even as price increases show hint of slowdown.

Job growth continues in August as unemployment rate rises

Job growth continues in August as unemployment rate rises

Job growth continued in August, though it was slower than last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Job growth continued in August, though it was slower than last month, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

New Zogo app aims to improve the financial literacy of Gen Z
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New Zogo app aims to improve the financial literacy of Gen Z

Bolun Li, CEO and founder of Zogo, talks about how his app helps improve financial literacy and instill real-life lessons on money management.

Bolun Li, CEO and founder of Zogo, talks about how his app helps improve financial literacy and instill real-life lessons on money management.