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…

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…

Researchers find an odd risk factor for dementia

Could a childs lack of education impact a parents cognitive health? By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Seemingly urgent security messages could lead to tech support scams

You’re online and get a message or pop-up alerting you to a problem with your computer.…

New Social Security claims rules took effect today

New technology allows continued filing by phone, with enhanced fraud detection By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Feeling stressed? Nearly half of Americans are

A new study suggests social media is a big contributor By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…

Income gap to buy a home versus rent is widening

Rising home prices, high mortgage rates and a shortage of homes are presenting challenges By Dieter…

Calm before the storm: Car prices set to rise sharply by after a brief period of stability

The sub-$30,000 car is on the brink of extinction By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April 11,…

Apps may hold the cure for electric vehicle ‘range anxiety’

Apps can help plan a road trip route in an EV By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Best cities for big apartments in 2025

Apartment hunters may want to consider Georgia's Marietta By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April 11, 2025…

Inflation falls at the producer level in March, suggesting inflation is easing

But tariffs could be a wild card, raising prices for imported goods By Mark Huffman of…

Food distributor issues listeria warning about celery sticks sold at Walmart

The products are no longer in stores but some consumers may still have them By Mark…

Mortgage rates continue to fall

The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage is now at a six-month low By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…

FTC Sends More Than $2.6 Million in Refunds to Small Businesses Harmed by Payment Processor First American Payment Systems

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $2.6 million in refunds to small businesses harmed…

Honey-roasted peanuts recalled because they may contain cashews

The products were sold in Heinens stores in Ohio and Illinois By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

FTC Chairman Ferguson Appoints Christopher Mufarrige as Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed Christopher Mufarrige as Director of the agency’s…

Do residents of Appalachia need flood insurance?

Because of the terrain, the region has suffered recent devastating floods By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Appoints Deputy Directors for the Bureau of Competition and Bureau of Consumer Protection

Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed David Shaw as Principal Deputy Director and…

The tariff bell tolls for Volvo's last U.S. sedan, the s90

The China-based automaker is relying on its crossover models By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April 10,…

FTC Sends More Than $19.8 Million in Refunds to Consumers Harmed by Aqua Finance’s Deceptive Sales Tactics

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $19.8 million in refunds to consumers who were…

Gas prices to fall due to tariffs, feds say

Gas prices could be the lowest in 2025's summer since 2020 By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs…