But before tariffs, companies like Temu and Shein had been paying no tariff By Mark Huffman…
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Wellness rebrand of energy drinks sparks health concerns
Caffeine, taurine, and other additives may contribute to heart issues and other side effects By Truman…
Student loan delinquencies surge, lowering credit scores for millions of borrowers
Credit scores can easily fall by more than 100 points By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May…
Most popular cities for renters in early 2025
Renters are eyeing Southern and Midwestern cities By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May 13, 2025 Washington…
Inflation ticked higher in April, but less than expected
The annual inflation rate is at a four-year low By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 13,…
Memorial Day weekend travel could set a record
AAA forecasts the highest volume in two decades By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 13, 2025…
Yamaha recalls power adaptors due to fire hazard
There have been four reports of the adaptors overheating and smoking By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
How safe is America’s aging air traffic control system?
Policymakers warn that staffing shortages are compounding the problem By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 9,…
Stagflation: The economic trap that hurts everyone
The Federal Reserve warns the risk is rising By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 9, 2025…
Organic pumpkin seed snacks recalled due to Salmonella contamination
The product was distributed in New York, New Jersey and Virginia By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
These California cities are drawing the most movers
Cities are still drawing migrants despite the 'California Exodus' By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs May 9,…
Trump fires three Democratic members of Product Safety Commission
The move leaves the commission with only two commissioners, both Republicans By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…
That ‘missing teen’ Facebook post could be a new scam
If you share the post as requested, you could be helping scammers By Mark Huffman of…
What are passkeys? Hint: They're faster and safer than passwords
Passkeys are safer than passwords and increasingly being adopted by Google, Microsoft and others By Dieter…
Small businesses overwhelmingly expect a recession
But a recession hasn't happened yet and there's some positive economic data By Dieter Holger of…
Volkswagen is recalling nearly 90,000 Audi vehicles
An oil leak increases the risk of a fire By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 12,…
US and China agree to temporarily reduce tariffs: What it means for consumers
The truce may alleviate short-term economic concerns By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 12, 2025 The…
Ziploc didn't disclose microplastic exposure risk, class action claims
Ziploc bags falsely claim to be safe for microwave and freezer use, the suit alleges By…
GOP Medicaid plan adds work requirements
Republicans want to enforce 80-hour monthly work or training for Medicaid recipients By James R. Hood…
College graduates face a shifting job market
Heres what employers are looking for By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 12, 2025 Employers project…
Apple to pay up to $95 million in Siri privacy lawsuit settlement
Eligible consumers could get up to $100 each if they had five Apple devices By Truman…