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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…
Around 70 pounds of ready-to-eat sliced prosciutto recalled
The government said the imported meat was not inspected By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 12,…
Trump vows to slash prescription drug prices with executive order
U.S. drug prices would match those of similar developed nations By James R. Hood of ConsumerAffairs…
Spanish automaker Cupra eyes U.S. entry
The VW brand is reported to be talking with the Penske dealership chain By James R.…
FTC Action Ends Ecommerce Empire Builders Online Business Opportunity Scam
A Federal Trade Commission lawsuit has put a stop to Ecommerce Empire Builders’ (EEB) business opportunity…
New survey finds employees turn to substance use due to job stress
Results showed that financial pressures top the list of stressors By Kristen Dalli of ConsumerAffairs May…
Avoid gift card scams this Mother’s Day
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, you may be looking to get the mom in…
FTC Files Amicus Brief on DOJ’s Proposed Final Judgment Against Google for Antitrust Violations
The Federal Trade Commission filed an amicus brief today in support of the Department of Justice’s…