Some prices rise, others loom on the horizon By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs May 6, 2025…
Tag: Consumer
The Avant settlement: New financial platforms, established consumer protections
“There is nothing new under the sun.” It’s from the Book of Ecclesiastes and who are…
Consumer confidence plunges to pandemic-era lows
A growing number of consumers fear tariffs will produce a recession By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs…
Trump targets consumer watchdog, threatening key financial protections
White House takes a heavy hand with the primary consumer protection agency By Truman Lewis of…
FTC consumer protection year in review offers 2020 vision for your business
They say hindsight is 20/20, but what about foresight? We’re not ones to prognosticate, but a…
TracFone’s limits on “unlimited” data lead to $40 million in consumer refunds
Certain advertising terms are bound to attract consumer attention: “free,” “no diet or exercise required” –…
FTC’s Approach to Consumer Privacy: Watch the webcast live
We do our best to keep the puffery in check. So when we say an event…
New law, new consumer rights
Food experts don’t recommend it for your ground chuck or pork shoulder, but starting September 21,…
Thrift stores could provide some consumer relief as tariffs drive up prices
Shoppers say you can find some great deals if you know what to look for By…
FTC Chairman Simons’ statement regarding consumer protection
It’s an unprecedented time. But even in the midst of monumental change, the FTC’s commitment to…
3 tips from 3 FTC Consumer Review Fairness Act cases
Their lines of work are as different as can be: an HVAC and electrical contractor, a…
Consumer sentiment has fallen sharply since December
Americans are increasingly worried about inflation and a possible recession By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…
Consumer worries about tariff-induced inflation focus on utility bills
Over half of survey participants have seen their bills rise By Mark Huffman of ConsumerAffairs April…
FTC Chairman Ferguson Appoints Christopher Mufarrige as Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed Christopher Mufarrige as Director of the agency’s…
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Appoints Deputy Directors for the Bureau of Competition and Bureau of Consumer Protection
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson has appointed David Shaw as Principal Deputy Director and…
FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson Appoints Deputy Directors of the Bureaus of Competition and Consumer Protection
Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson today announced he has appointed Taylor C. Hoogendoorn as…