But there are plenty of places with reasonably-priced homes By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April 28,…
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Albertsons tells suppliers they must eat the cost of tariffs
Tariff chaos continues to swirl By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 28, 2025 Key takeaways Supplier-retailer…
Travelers aren’t canceling vacation plans, despite economic uncertainty
But a new survey shows how some savvy travelers plan to save money By Mark Huffman…
Trump targets consumer watchdog, threatening key financial protections
White House takes a heavy hand with the primary consumer protection agency By Truman Lewis of…
FTC Order Requires Workado to Back Up Artificial Intelligence Detection Claims
The Federal Trade Commission issued a proposed order requiring Workado, LLC to stop advertising the accuracy…
Chocolate-covered macadamia nuts recalled due to undeclared allergens
The candy was distributed in 16 states and Guam By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 28,…
Injuries from unsafe products surged in 2024
Online-only products were twice as likely to violate safety standards compared to in-store purchases By James…
Discounted phone, TV, or internet services if you pay with a gift card? No, it’s a scam
Have you gotten a robocall about a discount on phone, TV, or internet services? Scammers are…
Worst states for flooding
Expected annual dollar losses are often hundreds of thousands of dollars By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs…
19th Hole Snack Mix recalled due to undeclared allergen
The product contains almonds that arent listed on the label By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…
Here’s how cancer patients on Medicare can save money on treatments
A new Medicare program caps the cost of expensive drugs By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…
Trump tariffs could raise car prices in Canada but increase selection of cars available in North America
Canadian auto dealers propose opening the market to more countries By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs…
Volvo shifts EX30 production to Belgium to escape tariffs
The move aims to stabilize pricing and boost U.S. availability By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…
Nearly half of Americans breathe unhealthy air, report finds
Ozone and particle pollution levels rise sharply, annual air quality study reports By Truman Lewis of…
The FBI makes arrests in international sextortion scam
The agency says many of these text messages came from overseas By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
Measles, polio rising steadily as vaccinations fall
Whooping cough, polio, rubella all waiting to stage a comeback By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…
Nearly 65,000 pounds of pork buns recalled for undeclared allergen
The products contain sesame which is not listed in the ingredients By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
Mercedes-Benz recalls more than 6,000 late-model vehicles
An incorrect warning light may appear during an ESP system failure By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
Dog bites surge in U.S., with more than 22,000 reported last year
The average cost per claim increased to nearly $70,000 By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs April…
Consumers could find empty store shelves due to tariffs, CEOs warn
Shortages could also raise consumer prices even more By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 25, 2025…
New drug shows promise for hard-to-treat high blood pressure
The drug showed results in patients who hadnt responded to other treatments By Mark Huffman of…
USDA withdraws proposed rule limiting Salmonella in raw poultry food
Meat packers described the proposal as costly and burdensome By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 25,…