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February

14
2024
Industry News

Attorney General Bonta, Senator Caroline Menjivar Introduce Legislation to Protect Veterans Against Claim Sharks, Financial Exploitation

SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Senator Caroline Menjivar (D-San Fernando Valley) introduced Senate Bill 1124 (SB 1124) essential legislation seeking to protect veterans from claim sharks. California veterans who need assistance with filing an initial claim for benefits can receive assistance at no charge from their county veteran service office or from another U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) accredited representative.

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February

14
2024
Industry News

Supreme Court Rules Federal Agencies Are Not Immune to FCRA Violations

The U.S. Supreme Court reached a 9-0 unanimous decision this month that federal agencies issuing loans are required to follow the Fair Credit Reporting Act when it comes to data furnishing practices—just like private lenders.

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February

14
2024
Industry News

Government impersonators mail fake notices to business owners

You’ve heard about scammers who pose as government workers, calling to demand your money or information. But imposters are running scams by mail too. They’re sending fake forms and letters from made-up agencies to small business owners and demanding payment ASAP. Here’s what to know and do if you get a letter like this.

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February

14
2024
Trends

Consumers Flock to BNPL to Pay for Clothing and Accessories

The PYMNTS Intelligence study “Tracking the Digital Payments Takeover: What BNPL Needs to Win Wider Adoption,” created in collaboration with Amazon Web Services, draws from a survey of more than 3,100 consumers in June about their usage of and expectations from deferred payment plans. Among other matters, the report dug into how many consumers use BNPL and credit card installment plans for purchases in various categories of retail items.

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February

14
2024
Trends

Rents boost US consumer prices in January

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. consumer prices rose more than expected in January amid a surge in the cost of shelter, but the pick-up in inflation did not change expectations that the Federal Reserve will start cutting interest rates in the first half of this year.

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