December 2014 Articles – CFPB Journal

The CFPB has misled consumers

The CFPB is chomping at the bit to paint itself as consumers’ financial avenger. Unfortunately, the CFPB’s marketing department is so interested in shaping the bureau’s image that it has started to leave fact behind.

CFPB fines debt-settlement firm

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued a consent order against debt-settlement firm Premier Consulting Group LLC for charging illegal fees.