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Troops will get part of a $5M settlement in alleged title loan scam
Vehicle title loans to military troops and dependents are prohibited by law, period. Feds allege TitleMax doctored information about military status.
By Karen Jowers
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Reversing Trump-era decision, feds strengthen enforcement of rules protecting troops from predatory lenders
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced Wednesday it will restart its examinations of lenders to enforce the Military Lending Act.
By Karen Jowers
Feds reach settlement with online lender on alleged military overcharges
LendUp will pay up to $300,000 in restitution to service members, to include what they've already paid.
By Karen Jowers
Lender sued by feds for allegedly overcharging troops says it fixed the problem three years ago
Company says it self-reported the issues to the CFPB in 2017, and refunded interest and fees to service members.
By Karen Jowers
Feds allege online lender violated law, overcharged military borrowers
Lawsuit asks for restitution and other monettary relief to more than 1,200 military consumers allegedly overcharged.
By Karen Jowers
Mil Money: Put your military community options into the mix when choosing a credit card
Pick your credit cards carefully, and explore some options available for the military community.
By Karen Jowers