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Feb 11, 2021 Blog Post
The information in the CFPB's Consumer Complaint Database is a treasure trove of information about consumer experiences in the financial marketplace. But the database can...
Feb 11, 2021 Blog Post
The biggest U.S. banks are among the largest worldwide funders of projects worsening global warming. Strong regulation and shareholder action can pressure these banks to...
Dec 30, 2020 Blog Post
While it’s no secret that many consumers are facing financial distress during COVID-19, data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau can shed some light on...
Nov 10, 2020 Blog Post
Producer responsibility programs are a valuable tool for tackling the plastic waste crisis. They have a successful track record of shifting incentives for producers away...
Oct 29, 2020 Report
What can the CFPB Consumer Complaint Database tell us about the tricks and scams faced by consumers buying or leasing a vehicle? And what can...
Oct 22, 2020 Blog Post
Financing the purchase of a car is a minefield for consumers at even the best of times. Tricks and traps in the auto marketplace can...
Oct 12, 2020 Report
Americans cooking at home these days are putting a higher value on good food. Europeans love quality food and support strong food safety rules. We...
Sep 25, 2020 Blog Post
Mortgage servicers failed Americans during the last recession. And if early data from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is any indication, history may well be...
May 29, 2020 Blog Post
During the 2008 financial crisis, mortgage servicers failed their customers badly — losing track of payments, charging fictional fees, and “robo-signing” foreclosure documents. As homeowners...
May 19, 2020 Blog Post
