The Quiet Audacity of the Democratic ‘Better Deal’ The Quiet Audacity of the Democratic ‘Better Deal’
An alphabet soup of new agencies could shake up federal oversight.
Aug 4, 2017 / David Dayen
There Is One Federal Agency That Is Still Doing Its Job There Is One Federal Agency That Is Still Doing Its Job
Picking a fight with Trump, Richard Cordray and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau are making it easier to sue banks.
Jul 11, 2017 / Helaine Olen
The CFPB Just Sued a Crooked Mortgage Servicer, but Indicted Itself The CFPB Just Sued a Crooked Mortgage Servicer, but Indicted Itself
The lawsuit against Ocwen is welcome, but should have happened four years ago.
Apr 21, 2017 / David Dayen
Trump’s Administration Is Making It Easier for For-Profit Colleges to Screw Over More Students Trump’s Administration Is Making It Easier for For-Profit Colleges to Screw Over More Students
Education Secretary Betsy DeVos has already picked a for-profit college official for her team—are more to come?
Mar 31, 2017 / Michelle Chen
Donald Trump Has Begun a Frontal Assault on Financial Reform Donald Trump Has Begun a Frontal Assault on Financial Reform
Friday’s executive order is mainly just a message, but it's a scary one.
Feb 3, 2017 / David Dayen
I Miss Our Sane, Calm, Empathetic, Funny President Already I Miss Our Sane, Calm, Empathetic, Funny President Already
Before Trump’s election, we on the left didn’t give President Obama enough credit. Why?
Dec 15, 2016 / Column / Katha Pollitt
Struggling White Voters Who Helped Elect Trump Are Headed for Some Serious Pain Struggling White Voters Who Helped Elect Trump Are Headed for Some Serious Pain
A lot of low-income voters believed Trump when he promised to make America great. They’re in for a rude awakening.
Nov 22, 2016 / Joshua Holland
A New Report Sheds Light on Profiteering by So-Called Debt-Relief Companies A New Report Sheds Light on Profiteering by So-Called Debt-Relief Companies
Finally, a clear picture of how student-debt-relief companies take advantage of loan borrowers.
Aug 17, 2016 / StudentNation / Natalia Abrams and Cody Hounanian
Why Is Elizabeth Warren Working With a Pro-Trump Republican? Why Is Elizabeth Warren Working With a Pro-Trump Republican?
The champion of the liberal wing of the Democratic Party and a hard-charging conservative have found common ground.
May 13, 2016 / George Zornick
For-Profit Colleges Have Found a New Way to Hoodwink Their Students For-Profit Colleges Have Found a New Way to Hoodwink Their Students
Read this before you sign anything.
May 9, 2016 / Michelle Chen