October 13, 2017
CFPB’s New Payday Rule Creates Historic Protections, but More Reforms are Needed in Illinois
Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a historic, nationwide rule...
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Access to Banking
September 27, 2017
IABG Joins Consumer Advocates to Oppose Check Cashing Fee Hike
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) recently proposed a...
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Consumer Protections
May 9, 2017
Congress Moves to Expand the Racial Wealth Gap
At a time when wealth inequity is at extremes, it’s been incredibly disappointing to see Congress...
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Consumer Protections
May 1, 2017
New Data Reveals Significant Discrimination in Auto Insurance Rates
Discrimination in car insurance rates was an issue raised by many IABG coalition members at our...
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Children's Savings Accounts
March 10, 2017
2017 Legislative Priorities
IABG advocates for policy solutions that close the racial wealth gap, expand savings opportunities,...
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Consumer Protections
February 7, 2017
Financial Reforms Under Attack by the New Administration
Since its enactment in 2010, the financial reform policies included in the Dodd-Frank Wall Street...
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Consumer Protections
November 11, 2016
Consumer Protection Ideas Abound at IABG Convening
Last month, the IABG coalition gathered at our #IABG2016 Partner Convening at the Federal Reserve...
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Alternative Small Dollar Loans
October 3, 2016
Cynthia's Story: Medical Bills & Title Loan Create a Debt Trap
Dangerous and abusive payday lenders, consumer installment lenders, and auto title...
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Consumer Protections
September 1, 2016
Wage Assignment & Consumer Protections Bill Signed into Law
The Wage Assignment & Consumer Protections Bill (SB2804) was signed into law by Governor...
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