CFPB Ditches Its Own Rules on How to Make Rules
Published Date: 6/18/2025
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is scrapping its old rule about how it makes new rules and when those rules officially start. This change affects anyone who follows CFPB rules, making the process simpler and clearer. No new costs or delays are expected, and the update kicks in right away!
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