Bank lending data give the Fed another signal as it weighs inflation against growth
Fresh Fed data show credit still expanding unevenly, adding to the debate over inflation, growth and a possible September rate decision.
Consumer Finance
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CFPB’s 2026 Agenda Signals a Narrower, Reshaped Consumer-Finance Oversight Regime
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s 2026 agenda outlines planned actions across auto finance, credit reporting, debt collection and money transfers as congressional scrutiny continues.
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CFPB report examines debt burdens among U.S. consumers linked to credit products
A new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau report examines debt burdens among U.S. consumers connected to credit products, while the agency’s regulatory agenda remains active.
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Nevada has one of the nation’s highest student-loan default rates. About 93,000 borrowers are more than 360 days behind
About 93,000 people living in Nevada are more than 360 days delinquent on federal student loans, owing more than $2 billion. Here is what default can mean and which federal options may help.
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Tennessee’s 2026 back-to-school sales tax holiday starts July 31
Tennessee’s three-day 2026 sales tax holiday runs July 31-Aug. 2, with item limits for qualifying clothing, school supplies, art supplies and computers.
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The Fed’s July 28-29 Meeting: What a Rate Decision Could Mean for Borrowers and Savers
The Fed’s July 28-29 meeting is weighing inflation, growth and credit conditions. The July 29 decision could affect borrowing costs, savings yields and markets.
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D.C. Circuit pauses Trump’s CFPB layoff push
United States Courts and Legal Accountability – The D.C. Circuit sent the CFPB staffing fight back to the district court while keeping the appeal alive.