Safety recalls this week range from bicycle helmets to equine gear

Helmets, baby recliners, baby walkers, handrails, fireplace lanterns, equine gear recalled By News Desk of ConsumerAffairs…

Capital One hopes to use Discover to fuel big expansion plans

For consumers, it means another card carving out a niche in the luxury card/rewards sector By…

Former CEO of Voyager Digital Agrees to Ban and $2.8 Million Payment to Resolve FTC Charges

Stephen Ehrlich, the former CEO of crypto platform company Voyager Digital, will pay $2.8 million to…

Smucker is the latest food company to ditch artificial dyes

RFK Jr. said several food giants have been supportive of MAHA efforts By Mark Huffman of…

Mocha truffles recalled because of undeclared allergen

The truffles were distributed by Kilwins Quality Confections By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 27, 2025…

Americans’ income declined in May after a dip in government benefits

Data also show inflation remained tame By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 27, 2025 Personal income…

Mortgage rates dipped slightly this week

Growing housing inventory may also help buyers By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 27, 2025 30-year…

Welcome to Military Consumer Month 2025

Military servicemembers, veterans, and their families sacrifice a lot to keep our country safe. In the…

Used car prices have surged so far in 2025

A study shows affordable options are disappearing from the market By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…

DR Power recalls 13,200 battery packs due to fire risk

The company has received two reports of overheating By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 26, 2025…

Car grievances continue to dominate the list of consumer complaints

Consumers report deceptive advertising, lemon vehicles, and incomplete or faulty repairs By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…

iHerb has recalled 60,000 bottles of California Gold Nutrition Iron Supplements

The packages are not child-resistant and pose a poisoning threat By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June…

FTC Sends More Than $3.5 Million to Consumers Harmed by ‘The Credit Game’ Credit-Repair Scheme

The Federal Trade Commission is sending more than $3.5 million in refunds to consumers harmed by…

The U.S. economy shrank in the first quarter by 0.5%

Imports rose while consumers spent less By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 26, 2025 Gross Domestic…

Don’t pay for a prize (scam)

“You’ve won!” are two words likely to get your attention – but sometimes it’s a scammer…

Here are the three non-hybrid SUVs with the best fuel economy

The SUVs save on gas without the extra cost of a hybrid engine By Mark Huffman…

Louisiana sues CVS, claiming deceptive practices

The company faces three separate lawsuits By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 26, 2025 Louisiana Attorney…

Men ignore osteoporosis risk but it doesn't just affect women

Millions of men aren't diagnosed until they have a serious accident By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…

FTC orders Care.com to pay over $8 million in refunds

Job listings and subscription practices were deceptive, the agency charged By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs June…

Walmart to pay $10 million to settle FTC charges over scam-related money transfers

The FTC says Walmart failed to act against known scam tactics By Truman Lewis of ConsumerAffairs…

Face Rock Creamery cheese curds, sold at Trader Joe’s, recalled due to listeria

The product was sold in California and Nevada By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs June 25, 2025…

FTC Sends $126 Million in Refunds to Fortnite Players Who Were Charged for Unwanted Items, Reopens Claims Process

The Federal Trade Commission is sending refunds totaling more than $126 million to players of the…