New Federal Rule Limits Overdraft Fees at Large Banks
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New Federal Rule Limits Overdraft Fees at Large Banks

It is unclear whether the rule, which could help save Americans billions in fees each year, will remain in place after President-elect Donald J. Trump returns to office.
Payments Are Going Digital, but Many Seniors Still Rely on Cash
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Payments Are Going Digital, but Many Seniors Still Rely on Cash

“We’re putting another burden on the elderly that we don’t have to,” one researcher said.
How the CFPB Could Change Under a Republican Congress
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How the CFPB Could Change Under a Republican Congress

Republicans are unlikely to abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, but they will drastically rework its rules and activities.
Customers Say a Vacation Club Managed by Hyatt Tricked Them Into Signing Pricey Contracts
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Customers Say a Vacation Club Managed by Hyatt Tricked Them Into Signing Pricey Contracts

Consumers claim they were duped by a vacation club managed by Hyatt. Some are locked into 40-year, $50,000 contracts that they say offer few rewards.