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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Crackdown on Junk Fees: What’s Next Under the Trump Administration?
February 27, 2025By Alfredo Soto
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (“CFPB”) has taken major steps to combat hidden or unnecessary charges, often called “junk fees,” that many consumers unknowingly pay. These fees, which can significantly increase over time, disproportionately impact low-income individuals. Since its founding in 2011 following the financial crisis, the CFPB has sought to protect consumers from predatory […]
