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Dec 20, 02:52 PM
CFPB Launches Explore Credit Cards Tool to Protect Consumers from Misleading Rewards and High-Interest Rates
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CFPB Launches Explore Credit Cards Tool to Protect Consumers from Misleading Rewards and High-Interest Rates

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  • Bloomberg
  • Yahoo Finance
  • FOX Business
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has taken measures to protect consumers from deceptive practices related to credit card rewards. The agency has issued a warning to credit card firms regarding the potential illegality of devaluing rewards points and airline miles. In conjunction with this warning, the CFPB launched a new tool called Explore Credit Cards, which allows consumers to compare over 500 credit cards using unbiased and comprehensive data. This initiative aims to help consumers make informed decisions and avoid scams related to misleading rewards, high-interest rates, and hidden fees. The CFPB's actions come amid growing concerns about the complexity and opacity of credit card rewards programs, which have become increasingly difficult for consumers to navigate.

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