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• CFPB Chief Says Education Department Is Blocking Student Loan Oversight
  
  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's Kathy Kraninger says the department is getting in the way of efforts to police the student loan industry. The revelation comes in a letter obtained by NPR.
  Chris Arnold.  NPR.  Thu, 16 May 2019 05:00:00 -0400.
• CFPB official whose racist writings stirred ire resigns
  
  A Trump administration appointee at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, whose position became controversial after racist comments he wrote years ago resurfaced, to leave the agency
  ABC News.  Wed, 15 May 2019 21:00:26 -0400.
• In setback for Apple, U.S. Supreme Court lets App Store antitrust suit proceed
  
  The consumer plaintiffs claim Apple monopolized the market in violation of federal antitrust law by requiring that apps be sold through its App Store and extracting an excessive 30 percent commission on purchases. ...
  Yahoo.  Mon, 13 May 2019 17:06:38 -0400.
• Citigroup names investor relations chief as consumer bank CFO
  
  Citigroup Inc said on Friday that its investor relations head will become chief financial officer of its consumer banking unit.
  Reuters.  Fri, 10 May 2019 12:24:24 -0400.
• 18 Consumer Staples Stocks to Take the Edge Off Your Portfolio
  
  Consumer staples stocks have largely fallen off the radar in recent months. ...
  Kiplinger.  Thu, 09 May 2019 11:30:06 -0400.
• Debt collectors can bombard you with texts and emails under new rules
  
  Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants to limit phone calls from debt collectors yet open doors to everything else
  CBS News.  Wed, 08 May 2019 11:27:11 +0000.
• Debt collectors use email, texts under new rules
  
  Debt collectors are going to be able to start contacting borrowers via text and email under new regulations proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
  Fox News.  Tue, 07 May 2019 20:12:45 GMT.
• Feds propose new rules on debt collectors' repeat calls
  
  The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is proposing new rules to help curb debt collectors' repeat calls.
  ABC News.  Tue, 07 May 2019 15:15:33 -0400.
• Want To Become A CMO? Work In Financial Services (And Not The Consumer Sector) If You Are A Woman
  
  Korn Ferry conducts research annually among the top 1000 largest U.S. Companies to identify the percentage of women in C-suite roles. This year's research highlights areas where women are--and aren't--making progress.
  By Kimberly A. Whitler, Contributor.  Forbes.  Thu, 2 May 2019 15:41:00 -0400.

• Credit Card Debt (Information)
  
  Consumer use of credit cards rose dramatically during the late 20th century, fueled in part by real estate price increases that made homeowners wealthier. With the recent drop in home values, credit card debt has become a serious problem.
  http://www.creditcarddebt.us/
  
• Bank Supervision (Information)
  
  Congress created the Federal Reserve System in 1913. Learn about the role of the Fed in establishing competitive banking practices, protecting consumer transactions, and assuring stable markets.
  http://www.federal-reserve.org/bank-supervision.htm
  

• Adirectory.us Consumer Page (Directory Page)
  
  This consumer category page lists editorially-reviewed websites and web pages that pertain to this topic.
  http://www.adirectory.us/shopping/consumer-electronics/
  
• Etaaps.org Consumer Page (Directory Page)
  
  This consumer category page lists editorially-reviewed websites and web pages that pertain to this topic.
  http://etaaps.org/home/consumer_information/
  

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