Long-term auto loans hit record as car buyers struggle with costs

One in five new-car buyers now opting for 7-year loans By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…

The Week in Weed: March 21, 2025

Welcome back to the Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world…

20 more warning letters tell companies to cut out unproven COVID-19 claims

Coronavirus claims for zappers, virus-busting cards, sage, oregano, and bay leaves are among the representations called…

Warning issued on Campbell's, Molly's Kitchen soups for containing wood

The warning follows a recall of cilantro By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April 14, 2025 Twelve…

States with the biggest tax refunds

Average tax refunds vary between states for a few reasons By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April…

States with the biggest tax refunds

Average tax refunds vary between states for a few reasons By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April…

Cybersecurity for small business: Email authentication

As a business person, you know about phishing, of course. At first glance, the email looks…

Pete Roberts Inducted into the American College of Bankruptcy

Seyfarth Corporate partner Pete Roberts, latest team member to the firm’s growing Restructuring & Insolvency practice, received the…

Facebook pays up after privacy lawsuit; users get $40

Yes, the Facebook payment is legit By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April 14, 2025 Key takeaways:…

Don’t waste your energy on a solar scam

Solar energy and other high efficiency home improvements can help reduce energy consumption and lower utility…

Best states for young people to buy a home

States attracting young homebuyers have lower prices compared with income By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April…

FTC says DIRECTV wasn’t so direct about fees and negative options

Have you seen the ads where a popular celebrity touts DIRECTV on his own behalf and…

Tax Day is here, ready or not. You must pay up and file a return or extension

Many taxpayers get an automatic extension but everyone has to pay on time By Truman Lewis…

The New Immigration Registry: What You Need to Know

On April 11, 2025, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin enforcing the…

One thing marketers of CBD products need to know right now

“It’s the Wild West out there!” How often have you heard that statement made about health…

The ConsumerAffairs Datasembly Shopping Cart Index dipped in March

The Index was down nearly 2% compared to March 2024 By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…

Consumer sentiment has fallen sharply since December

Americans are increasingly worried about inflation and a possible recession By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…

The Week in Weed: April 11, 2025

Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world…

Trump elimina la oficina que establece los niveles de pobreza vinculados a servicios para 80 millones de personas

Los despidos del presidente Donald Trump en el Departamento de Salud y Servicios Humanos (HHS) incluyeron…

Consumer worries about tariff-induced inflation focus on utility bills

Over half of survey participants have seen their bills rise By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…

Everybody comment now? | Federal Trade Commission

Willing to wager there’s no plausible connection between 90s dance group C + C Music Factory…

Magic Happens When Kids and Adults Learn To Swim. Tragedy Can Strike if They Don’t.

Cara Anthony At a swim meet just outside St. Louis, heads turned when a team of…