The bankrupt carriers buyer decided to not continue operations By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 12,…
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Prices of appliances are rising after tariffs
Appliances could get even pricier in the months to come By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs June…
Trump promoting $1,000 'baby bonds' for newborns
The tax-deferred accounts would help pay for college or other expenses By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…
These suburbs are the most popular destinations in 2025
Only a few had below-average home prices By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs June 11, 2025 Summerville,…
Grocery Outlet accused of deceptive price comparisons in Oregon
A class action lawsuit The lawsuit claims Grocery Outlet used inflated comparison prices, misleading customers about…
Hyundai Faces Class Action over alleged brake defects in 2023-2025 Palisade SUVs
The lawsuit claims Hyundai knew about the problem but did not advise consumers By Truman Lewis…
May’s inflation rate was lower than expected
But food costs have begun to rise again at a faster rate By Mark Huffman of…
Fireworks prices surge ahead of Independence Day
Nearly all U.S. fireworks come from China By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 11, 2025 U.S.…
The top 10 scams that target seniors
The FBI offers advice for avoiding them By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 11, 2025 Senior…
Beer taxes are highest in these states
A tax on beer can be as high as nearly 41% of the retail price By…
Seeking treatment for addiction? Some things to know before you search
The FTC is cracking down on companies that attempt to manipulate or deceive people seeking treatment…
Evoke Wellness to Pay $1.9 Million to Settle FTC Claims That They Misled Consumers Seeking Substance Use Disorder Treatment
The operators of a Florida-based substance use disorder treatment clinic have agreed to pay $1.9 million, settling…
Crocs faces class action lawsuit over alleged fake discount pricing
The suit says the company used artificially inflated pricing to calculate discounts By Truman Lewis of…
Auto insurers shift from survival to service, but customers not very happy
The industry is profitable again but faces discontent among policyholders, J.D. Power reports By James R.…
At mid-year, the housing market is flashing mixed signals
Both buyers and sellers are showing signs of uncertainty By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 10,…
States file suit to block the sale of 23andMe data
Privacy advocates say DNA should not be a sellable asset By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…
Protecting your personal information: Which documents to keep and which to shred
When it comes to protecting your identity, you might think about keeping usernames to yourself, using…
Zicam and Orajel swab products may be tainted with potentially deadly fungus
A recall has been issued for three over the counter products By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
Burned-out LA homeowners sue insurers
The homeowners say USAA and AAA underpaid them and now they can't rebuild By Truman Lewis…
Macy's tops retailers with web trackers collecting personal information
What web trackers collect can make people uncomfortable By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs June 9, 2025…
FTC Announces Workshop on Exploring Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices in “Gender-Affirming Care” for Minors
Today the Federal Trade Commission announced it will host a workshop focusing on unfair or deceptive…