The long-rumored change now has a firm effective date By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs July 22,…
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Something interesting is going on in the U.S. housing market
For the first time in years, theres a growing balance between buyers and sellers By Mark…
Nine deaths lead to recall of more than 5 million swimming pools
The design allows children to access the pool without supervision By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs July…
Helping your military kids navigate the online world
It takes a village of trusted adults to help military kids adapt to new cities and…
Here’s why you shouldn’t use public phone chargers
Two federal agencies warn scammers can juice jack your device By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs July…
Consumer advocates call on Congress to preserve the Consumer Product Safety Commission
The agency needs tools, resources and people to carry on its work, the advocates say By…
Ford and Jaguar announce major recalls for fuel leaks and air bag risks
The Ford recall affects nearly 700,000 SUVs By News Desk of ConsumerAffairs July 21, 2025 Ford…
FTC Halts Illegal Debt-Relief Operation that Falsely Impersonated Businesses and the Government, Harming Consumers
At the Federal Trade Commission’s request, a federal court has temporarily halted an alleged debt relief…
Another mid-air close call reported
Delta pilot took aggressive action to avoid colliding with a B-52 By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
IT issue grounded all Alaska Airlines flights late Sunday
The ground stop lasted approximately three hours By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs July 21, 2025 Alaska…
That text about an overdue traffic ticket is probably a scam
Chances are, you’ve gotten a scam text about unpaid toll charges or know someone who has.…
Recall issued for 67,000 cases of deodorant
The products were sold at Walmart, Dollar Tree and Amazon By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs July…
Why clutter always wins – and what to do about it
New research reveals that the problem of household clutter is more complex than we think By…
Los Angeles sues Airbnb alleging price-gouging after fires
The city is seeking up to $2,500 per violation By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs July 21,…
In-N-Out Burger eyes Tennessee for 35 new restaurants
Doing business "not easy" in California, billionaire heiress complains By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs July 21,…
E-Bikes, power banks, recliners and more: CPSC announces safety recalls
Check to see if any of your items are included By News Desk of ConsumerAffairs July…
Earnest Operations reaches settlement with Massachusetts attorney general
The student loan company was accused of violating consumer protection laws By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…
Newspaper publisher to pay $9.5 million to subscribers
Lee Enterprises accused of digital privacy violations By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs July 18, 2025 Lee…
Temu accused of illegal data collection, other violations in Kentucky lawsuit
Suit also alleges the site sells counterfeit products, including fake Louisville Slugger baseball caps By Truman…
Congress claws back funds from public broadcasting
Consumers who have been supporting local stations may lose programming By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs…
FDA greenlights Juul’s e-cigarettes
The agency lifts a ban it put in place, then suspended in 2022 By Mark Huffman…