Joel Jacobs

Joel Jacobs, a ProPublica data reporter who uncovered credit bureau complaint trends, and Ken Wattret, S&P Global economist tracking energy and inflation. They discuss shrinking corrections by major credit bureaus and the implications of CFPB staffing changes. They also cover the recent surge in Brent crude, oil price scenarios, and how fuel-driven inflation could ripple through the economy.

Joel Jacobs, a ProPublica data reporter who studies credit bureaus, talks about declining correction rates at major credit agencies and why errors like mistaken debts and identity mix-ups persist. He outlines how bureau practices and CFPB changes affect complaint handling. The conversation then shifts to preparing for involuntary early retirement, covering tools, lifestyle shifts, and practical financial planning steps.

Joel Jacobs, a ProPublica data reporter who covers consumer finance, explains shifting credit bureau complaint handling. He discusses rising dismissal rates at major bureaus. He explores how CFPB funding and staffing changes could affect consumers and the complaint database. He also recounts a striking credit-reporting nightmare that illustrates the stakes.