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Consumer confidence reversed months of declines in May
But the Consumer Confidence Index is still flashing a recession concern By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
Tariffs push Nissan to the brink
Company may sell its headquarters building to raise cash By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May 27,…
Trump EPA targets car stop-start systems
The technology is 'hated' and doesn't accomplish anything, critics say By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May…
Best email services for security and privacy
Not all email providers are created equal By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May 27, 2025 The…
New drug may reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease
It works by blocking a harmful enzyme in the brain By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…
Student loan delinquencies trigger massive credit score drop for millions
Dips of 150+ points can derail major life events By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May 27,…
Fly free no more – Southwest starts charging for bags
$35 for first bag, $45 for the second one, starting this week By James R. Hood…
Albertsons recalls three salads because of tainted cucumbers
The cucumbers were part of an earlier Salmonella-related recall By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 27,…
No, FTC “agents” with badge numbers aren’t calling you
Scammers impersonating the government — including the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) — is nothing new. But here’s…
Made-to-order sandwiches recalled due to Salmonella risk
Its yet another recall linked to tainted cucumbers By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 27, 2025…
Ukrops recalls salad products due to Salmonella risk
The products were sold in five states By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 27, 2025 Three…
Home prices may drop by the end of 2025
An industry report also shows a record number of sale cancellations By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
Americans are just longing to move to Portugal
Many are disillusioned with life in the U.S. and think things will be better somewhere else…
Does your home have ‘thirdhand’ cigarette smoke? It might
A study says its a health risk for children with asthma By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
‘Energy poverty’ is a growing problem, study finds
Many low-income households are finding that utility bills are unaffordable By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May…
Medicaid work requirement could spell trouble for vulnerable groups
Verification process could be burdensome and result in coverage losses, critics warn By Truman Lewis of…
AI is making scams smarter … and more dangerous
Americans lost over $16 billion to online scams in 2024 By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May…
Passkeys have issues to solve before replacing passwords
The password substitute is nearing prime time By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May 23, 2025 Passkeys…
Existing home sales fell again in April
The spring housing market is suffering from a lack of interest from buyers By Mark Huffman…
The US is saying goodbye to the penny
Cash purchases will likely be rounded up or down to the nearest nickel By Mark Huffman…
FTC shuts down transnational student loan scam
$1 million in assets recovered from the promoters By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs May 22, 2025…