Consumers Charged Nearly $3 Billion in Fees Annually from Predatory Lenders According to Study

Consumers Charged Nearly $3 Billion in Fees Annually from Predatory Lenders According to Study

In a study released June 2023 by the Center for Responsible Lenders, analysts found that borrowers are charged nearly $3 billion annually for single-payment, payday installment, and car-title loans, reports Esteban Camargo.

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FDIC: Percentage of Unbanked Households Dropped in 2021

FDIC: Percentage of Unbanked Households Dropped in 2021

Survey reveals less American households are without an account at either a bank or credit union, with the pandemic a main driver of the change, reports David Baumann of CUCollaborate.

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Is It Time for Credit Unions to Get Their Bank On?

Is It Time for Credit Unions to Get Their Bank On?

With overdraft fees in the crosshairs, certified Bank On accounts are gaining recognition. Esteban Camargo explains what these accounts are and how credit unions can implement them at their institutions.

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Only Six People Have Participated in Postal Banking Pilot

Only Six People Have Participated in Postal Banking Pilot

David Baumann of the Washington Credit Union Daily reports that a mere six people have participated in the United State Postal Service’s postal banking pilot program, USPS officials said.

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