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Statement on Rule to Rescind ATR Requirements

If passed, this rule will rescind mandatory underwriting provisions set by the CFPB in November of 2017 governing these small dollar high-cost loans.

BY Ida Rademacher & 1 more

Blog Post

05.17.2019
Family Finances

Student Loan Cancellation Report

Federal policy reforms to forgive or cancel outstanding student loan debt have become a hot topic of debate among advocates, researchers, and policymakers ...

BY Katherine Lucas McKay & 2 more

Publication

04.23.2019
Family Finances

Local Governments & the Consumer-Debt Epidemic

April 11, 2019 Over-reliance on fines and fees is a big part of the problem, but there are a lot of steps that cities can take.

BY Mayor Stephen K. Benjamin, & 1 more

Of Interest

04.11.2019
Family Finances

College Consequences for People of Color

Fifty percent of students who enroll in a for-profit college default on their student loans, resulting in a population that is financially worse off than when they first enrolled and disproportionately impacts people of color.

BY Dyvonne Body

Blog Post

03.19.2019
Family Finances

5 Solutions to Consumer Debt Problems

Americans with student loan debt, past credit problems, or onerous government fees should have fair options.

BY Ida Rademacher

Blog Post

03.11.2019
Family Finances

An Action Guide for Local Government

Empowering local leaders to take ownership of consumer debt and continue to drive solutions forward

BY Financial Security Program

Publication

02.19.2019
Family Finances

Solving the Consumer Debt Crisis

The debt crisis is huge — but it isn't hopeless.

BY Genevieve Melford

Blog Post

01.11.2019
Family Finances

Consumer Debt Solutions Framework

EPIC’s research has identified seven specific consumer debt problems that result in financial insecurity and damage well-being.

BY Financial Security Program

Publication

11.14.2018
Family Finances

Real Stories of Unmanageable Debt

Aspen Epic recently held focus groups to better understand the consequences of living with debt.

BY Dyvonne Body

Blog Post

09.11.2018
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