Worker buyout paused: What does U.S. OPM say about severance?
By: Angela Jones With many of the elements of high pressure sales tactics, including a fear of missing out, giving...
Finance
CFPB Sues Walmart and Branch Messenger for Illegally Opening Deposit Accounts
Walmart and Branch harvested more than $10 million in junk fees through Walmart’s Spark Driver program WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the...
CFPB Details Student Borrower Harms from Servicing Failures and Program Disruptions
Analysis of 18,000 borrower complaints reveals payment processing errors, inaccurate bills and repayment information, and unhelpful customer service WASHINGTON, D.C. —...
CFPB Report Highlights Challenges Facing Servicemembers and Veterans with Student Loans
Annual report also identifies an increase in complaints about all financial products, including from older veterans targeted by scams and...
CFPB Sues Horizon Card and CEO for Trapping Families in High-Fee Credit Cards
On September 13, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued Horizon Card Services and its CEO Robert Kane for...
Sutter Health partners with Charles R. Drew University providing $7.5 Million for scholarships and research
Sutter Health and Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science (CDU) have joined forces to create a more equitable...
CFPB Takes Action Against Coding Boot Camp BloomTech and CEO Austen Allred for Deceiving Students
On April 17, 2024, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against BloomTech and its CEO Austen Allred for...
VSU Accounting Students To Provide Free Tax Assistance To Local Residents
The VSU Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program has combined experiential learning with community outreach. Virginia State University Accounting students are...
Alcorn State University opens Wells Fargo Finance Education Center
Alcorn State University’s School of Business has partnered with Wells Fargo, a leading global financial services company, to improve financial...
CFPB Addresses Inaccurate Background Check Reports and Sloppy Credit File Sharing Practices
False, incomplete, and old information must not appear in background check reports, and a person's complete consumer file must be...
