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CFPB Feb. 2016 complaint report highlights prepaid card complaints, complaints from Texas/Houston metro area consumers

CFPB Monitor

The CFPB has issued its February 2016 complaint report which highlights complaints about prepaid cards and complaints from consumers in Texas and the Houston metro area. The volume of complaints from Arizona, Delaware, and North Carolina increased by, respectively, 33, 28, and 27 percent.

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36 State Attorneys General settle with CarMax over non-disclosure of open safety recalls

CFPB Monitor

CarMax must also present consumers with copies of open recalls and obtain the consumer’s signature on a standalone disclosure document before presenting any other sales paperwork. .

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Imposter Scams Top FTC’s List of 2018 Consumer Complaints

CFPB Monitor

Florida, Georgia, Nevada, Delaware, and Tennessee had the highest fraud reports per capita. Georgia, Nevada, California, Florida, and Texas had the highest identity theft reports per capita. Notably, the Data Book’s summary excludes reports related to the National Do Not Call Registry and reports about unsolicited commercial email.

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Washington Watch

Independent Banker

Lynda Messick , president and CEO at Community Bank Delaware in Lewes, Del.; Kathryn Underwood , president and CEO at Ledyard National Bank in Hanover, N.H. in Lowell, Mass.; Paul Mackin , president and CEO at Think Mutual Bank in Rochester, Minn.;

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Hurricane Insurance: What is Covered & What is Not Covered

MyBankTracker

In high-risk states, the hurricane coverage applies only when the National Weather Service has issued a hurricane watch or warning in the state. You can obtain a policy from the National Flood Insurance Program. There are 19 states with mandatory hurricane deductibles: Alabama. Connecticut. Massachusetts. Mississippi. New Jersey.

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11 New Restaurant Concepts Reimagining Fast Food & Casual Dining

CB Insights

In 2017, the National Restaurant Association reported annual sales of $799B — close to 48% of the total amount that Americans spent on food. But with commercial rents continuing to rise in most urban areas, it’s been a challenge both for small businesses and national retailers to find affordable space. Tesla charging locations.