President signs financial reform bill to aid consumers, block Wall Street excesses
As expected, President Obama signed the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act yesterday. The act is the most significant […]
Consumer Protection
How does the Wall Street reform bill benefit consumers?
Last week, the U.S. Senate passed the Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act by a vote of 60 to
Pottery Barn drop-side cribs are being recalled due to suffocation hazard
Pottery Barn Kids is recalling all models of its drop-side cribs, about 82,000. The cribs’ drop-sides can detach
What nutritional information would you like to see on restaurant menus?
Listing the amount of calories on restaurant menus is important. Nine out of 10 people underestimated the calorie content of
Watch out for Internet used car scams
Consumers who find a “great deal” on a repossessed car on the Internet and wire money to a “reputable dealer”
Sony notebook computers are being recalled due to burn hazard to consumers
It was startling to see Sony notebook computers on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s recall list as I was
Will voluntary standards improve the quality of olive oil?
More and more consumers are using extra virgin olive oil, but the U.S. doesn't have strict standards that prevent companies
Watch out for BP oil spill scams
Consumers and businesses need to be on the lookout for frauds related to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Consumers victimized by Chase Financial Funding can still file claims
Refund checks are being distributed by the Federal Trade Commission to borrowers lured by a firm charged with deceptive advertising