Consumer Protection

Chomps Recalls Beef and Turkey Sticks Over ‘Pieces of Metal’ Complaints

The snack sticks included in the recall were packaged at a single facility in Idaho from Jan. 16 through Jan. 23, the company said.

By Aimee Ortiz

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Protection Government Employees Layoffs and Job Reductions Musk, Elon Office of Personnel Management Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Shutdowns (Institutional) Subprime Mortgage Crisis Trump, Donald J

Left for Dead, the C.F.P.B. Inches Back to Life

Court orders have paused, and at times reversed, the Trump administration’s efforts to shut down the consumer watchdog agency.

By Stacy Cowley

Automobiles Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Protection Content Type: Service Customs (Tariff) International Trade and World Market Personal Finances Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Trump, Donald J Used Cars

Buying a Car? Trump’s Tariffs Could Make It More Expensive.

New car prices could increase $4,000 or more, according to one estimate. And used cars could also rise in price. “It’s a crazy situation for consumers,” an expert said.

By Ann Carrns

Banking and Financial Institutions Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Protection Content Type: Service Ethics and Official Misconduct Interest Rates Mortgages Personal Finances Real Estate and Housing (Residential) Regulation and Deregulation of Industry Trump, Donald J

Buying a Home? Without the CFPB, You Need to Be Your Own Watchdog.

The C.F.P.B. had kept a close eye on mortgage lenders. But with the bureau hobbled, consumers should take several steps, starting with shopping for the best mortgage rates.

By Ann Carrns