Small businesses feared ruin before tariffs worsened

Retailers are most likely to switch to domestic suppliers because of tariffs By Dieter Holger of…

Auto inventory has fallen as buyers rushed to beat the tariffs

By summer, prices for new and used vehicles could be higher By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Is that unexpected text a scam?

Did you know that people almost always open text messages? In a new Data Spotlight about…

New FTC Data Show Top Text Message Scams of 2024; Overall Losses to Text Scams Hit $470 Million

New data from the Federal Trade Commission show that in 2024, consumers reported losing $470 million…

U.S autism rates hit record high

For the first time, minority children are driving the increase By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…

Coffee prices could be set to soar

Stress is being felt throughout the industry, from producers to retailers By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Court overturns rule limiting overdraft fees to $8

The Trump administration agreed with plaintiffs that the rule was illegal By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

E-Cigarette use linked to COPD and hypertension in large study

Still, the risk is less than smoking cigarettes By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 16, 2025…

Medical identity theft is a growing threat for seniors

Thieves promise benefits if you provide personal information By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 16, 2025…

Best home improvements to drive up your home's sales value

There are few home improvements that return nearly all of their cost By Dieter Holger of…

Investigation finds gaps in Roblox’s child safety measures

Children as young as five exposed to explicit content and inadequate protective measures, the report found…

Americans brace for economic strain amid rising tariff concerns

Consumer anxiety grows over tariffs, recession, rising prices, Numerator finds By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…

Here are some phrases smishing scammers use to hook you

More scammers have shifted from email to texts By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April 15, 2025…

Worried about your job? You aren’t the only one

A Fed survey shows Americans are worried about the future By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…

How much money do you need to retire? Americans are lowering their goals

Declining inflation may be making some savers a little more confident By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

American Airlines announces free Wi-Fi service for loyalty program members

Its the latest carrier to use the internet as a perk By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

Not just a topping: Sauerkraut may play a bigger role in gut health

Homemade or store-bought, both are beneficial By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April 15, 2025 Key takeaways:…

The world's 10 busiest airports

Four of the 10 busiest airports are in the U.S. By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April…

Sunlight as an alarm clock? new study says It works

Natural morning light improves wakefulness By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April 15, 2025 Key takeaways: Osaka…

Long-term auto loans hit record as car buyers struggle with costs

One in five new-car buyers now opting for 7-year loans By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs April…

Warning issued on Campbell's, Molly's Kitchen soups for containing wood

The warning follows a recall of cilantro By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April 14, 2025 Twelve…

States with the biggest tax refunds

Average tax refunds vary between states for a few reasons By Dieter Holger of ConsumerAffairs April…