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Defunding Consumer Protection: How Weakening the CFPB Puts Marginalized Entrepreneurs at Greater Risk
Published: 13 March 2025 at 00:24 Europe/London
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Today’s episode is a must-listen for small business owners, especially those from marginalized communities, as Meg tackles the gutting of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB).
What’s happening to the CFPB is a textbook example of how powerful interests rig the system against everyday people. We’ll break down: ✅ What the CFPB is and why it matters for small business owners ✅ The recent attacks on the agency and their impact on consumer protection ✅ How a weakened CFPB puts marginalized entrepreneurs at even greater risk ✅ Actionable steps we can take to fight back
If you care about fair lending, economic justice, and stopping financial predators in their tracks, this episode is for you. Let’s get into it.
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This podcast is hosted by Meg K. Wheeler, CPA and Biz Money Coach and Founder of the Equitable Money Project. Meg is on a mission to turn online educators, service providers and coaches from Not Numbers People to Badass Money Makers. Are you ready to Disrupt Your Money? Learn more about Meg here!
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