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Troops’ best defense against fraud is in jeopardy, advocates warn
“The thought of CFPB going away is frightening,” one advocate told senators.
By Karen Jowers
Why banks should be treated the same as credit unions on base
The authors of this commentary say Congress should level the playing field for banks and credit unions operating on military bases.
By Rob Nichols, Steve Lepper and Rebeca Romero Rainey
Advocates renew push for protecting troops from predatory lenders
Some fear the 300 percent APR loan will come back for troops, families, if feds don't resume the monitoring.
By Karen Jowers
Vet groups say this rule makes troops vulnerable to ‘predatory schools.’ Here’s why.
Veteran-advocacy groups are asking Congress to change the 90-10 rule as part of its re-authorization of the Higher Education Act.
By Joshua Axelrod
How to leverage credit card benefits afforded to service members
Service members should take advantage of the credit card benefits under SCRA and the Military Lending Act, this author says.
By Capt. Rich Dolan
Who’s watching payday lenders? Feds ask for specific authority to protect troops’ finances
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants clarification to allow them to examine payday lenders and enforce protections for service members.
By Karen Jowers
Advocates launch $250K ad campaign to support protections for troops against predatory lenders
Ads are running in 17 publications over the next few days.
By Karen Jowers
Commentary: Feds moving in wrong (and dangerous) direction on military consumer protection
It is not hyperbole to state that financial distress compromises individual and unit combat effectiveness.
By Army Col. Paul Kantwill (Ret.)
Advocates to Mattis: Don’t waver in protecting troops against predatory lenders
Weakening protections might mean more predatory lenders popping up outside military bases, advocates say
By Karen Jowers
Senators urge consumer protection agency not to ‘abandon’ duty to protect troops, families
Will the enforcement of the Military Lending Act be weakened?
By Karen Jowers
Op-ed: We need to help our Navy vets ace college
Are we doing enough to help our sailors when they leave ship for school?
By Andrea N. Goldstein