Coalition Condemns Sweeping CFPB Deregulation Bill
CFPB Reform Act Would Enshrine Deregulation into Law and Leave People Vulnerable to Wall Street Greed
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Clean Energy Financing Programs Expose Low-Income Californians to Substantial Risk
Lack of Affordability Analysis or Guarantee of Energy Savings Put California Families at Risk of Utility Shutoff
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The Washington Post: Universities will let students pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo
Appearing in The Washington Post on August 19, 2026, Danielle Douglas-Gabriel talks to Carla Sanchez-Adams, senior attorney at NCLC, about how digital payment apps are now available at several universities. Sanchez-Adams warns that payment apps are loosely regulated, and students should proceed with caution. She said digital payment app customers often have little recourse when…
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Business Insider: Mamdani's pocketbook pothole politics
Appearing in Business Insider on August 18, 2026, Emily Stewart talks to NCLC Senior Attorney Carolyn Carter about New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s targeting of the fees, scams, and bureaucratic headaches that make day-to-day life in New York slightly more annoying. Some of Mamdani’s efforts are aimed at tackling what’s been dubbed the “annoyance economy,”…
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Clean Energy Financing Programs Expose Low-Income Customers to Substantial Risk
Lack of Affordability Analysis or Guarantee of Energy Savings Put Families at Risk of Utility Shutoff
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The New York Times: ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Lenders Pitch Loans for Needs Like Electricity and Rent
Appearing in The New York Times on August 17, 2026, Stacy Cowley talks to Lauren Saunders, senior attorney at NCLC about how the rise in pay-later financing comes as many households are leaning more on debt to keep up with their daily expenses. For many borrowers, the loans have become their only option: Half of those using…
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CFPB Hides Corporate Wrongdoing from Public View
Trump Administration Removes Consumer Reports from Public Database
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The New York Times: If You’re Struggling to Pay Day-to-Day Bills, There’s Help
Appearing in The New York Times on August 7, 2026, Ann Carrns talks to Andrew Pizor, senior attorney at NCLC, about how more people are seeking help managing their debt — not from extravagant purchases but rather the higher costs of needs like car repairs or medical bills. “If your budget shows you can do…
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CFPB Proposal Will Help Disreputable Mortgage Lenders Prey on Consumers
Softening Truth in Lending and Real Estate Settlement Rules is a Roadmap for Abuse
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Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Unison, Alleging Company Lured Massachusetts Homeowners into Predatory Home Equity Agreements
The suit alleges that Unison lured Massachusetts homeowners into high-cost home equity loans by falsely marketing its product as an interest-free, loan alternative "option contract"
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FTC AI Proposal Would Increase Bias and Decrease Accuracy
Proposed Policy Would Create Confusion and Reduce Compliance with Antidiscrimination Laws
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Michigan Supreme Court Restores Critical Consumer Protections in Landmark Decision
LANSING, Mich. — In a major victory for Michigan consumers, the Michigan Supreme Court today ruled in favor of the Attorney General in Attorney General v Eli Lilly and Co., adopting a narrow interpretation of an exemption in the Michigan Consumer Protection Act (MCPA) and restoring critical protections against unfair, unconscionable, and deceptive business practices.…
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