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Health insurance covers fewer medications than years ago
Medicare often covers even fewer or has more restrictions By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May 6,…
89% of companies expect shortages, delays from tariffs
A smaller number of companies say they will have to discontinue products By Dieter Holger of…
Tariffs begin to hit consumer wallets
Some prices rise, others loom on the horizon By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 6, 2025…
Here's how much income is needed to afford the median-priced home
Despite a softening housing market, millions remain priced out By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 6,…
Sophisticated scams have surged so far in 2025
AI deepfakes have made them even more dangerous By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 6, 2025…
How missing student loan payments affects your credit score
More than 9 million borrowers are seeing their credit scores lowered By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs…
Rite Aid bankruptcy: What it means for customers
Operation will continue though some locations may close By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 6, 2025…
Vietti Food Group recalls Yellowstone Baked Beans due to allergen risk
The product contains soy, not listed on the label By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 6,…
Ground beef sold in Georgia was contaminated with E. coli
Federal regulators have issued a public health alert By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 5, 2025…
Aetna is withdrawing from the Affordable Care Act marketplace
About 1 million policyholders will have to find new coverage By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…
Eating for longevity: study links flavonoid-rich foods to healthy aging
15% lower risk of frailty in women with high flavonoid intake By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…
Trump administration ends support for Safe to Sleep program
The cut comes as sudden infant death (SIDS) rates have surged nearly 12% from 2020 to…
FTC shuts down $9.7 million debt collection scheme
Victims were threatened with jail, lawsuits, garnishment By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May 5, 2025 Phantom…
FTC Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees to Take Effect on May 12, 2025
Staff of the Federal Trade Commission published Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) designed to provide consumers and…
FTC, Nevada sue $1.2 billion 'investment scam'
False claims on social media lured young people into costly programs By James R. Hood of…
‘Pharmacy deserts’ are a threat to health in some areas, study warns
Researchers found that nearly 18% of Americans live in pharmacy deserts By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
Don’t wait, buy now, retailers urge
Time is running out before tariffs raise prices By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 5, 2025…
Tomatoes recalled due to Salmonella risk
The produce is being recalled by two different distributors By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 5,…
Rents may go up after apartment construction slowdown
Renters can consider the Sunbelt where more apartments are still being built By Dieter Holger of…