CFPB proposes new rule blocking data brokers from selling Americans’ sensitive personal information
Like most people, I worry about unscrupulous people getting my personal information and using it in harmful ways. Hopefully, a […]
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What to do about ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water, as tests show millions more are exposed
More than 11 million additional people have the toxic “forever chemicals,” per- and polyfluoroalkyl chemicals known as PFAS, in their
More than 26,000 natural gas and carbon monoxide alarms are being recalled due to faulty alert system
New Cosmos USA is recalling about 26,360 DeNova Detect combination natural gas and carbon monoxide alarms. After alerting consumers to
Trouble in toyland: Loopholes in regulations put children in danger, consumer group says
In an NPR interview, a woman who voted for Donald Trump said she was very happy that the country is
Dorel Home Furnishings is recalling wall beds due to impact and crush risks
For company, I was interested in buying a wall bed. Now, I wonder if they’re safe. Bestar, a company I
CFPB finalizes rule on federal oversight of digital payment apps
Do you use payment apps like Venmo and PayPal? On Thursday, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finalized a rule to
Consumer financial stress likely to continue into 2025
The recent surge in consumer financial distress is likely to continue into 2025. Information from the Federal Reserve Bank of
Undercover Funeral Rule phone calls showed problems in getting the required price information
Need to get information quickly on funeral costs? You may have difficulty. The Federal Trade Commission report, detailing key findings
Organic carrots recalled after E. coli outbreak in 18 states with 1 death and more than a dozen hospitalizations
Every week, I write about a recall. I get dozens of emails announcing them. I saw the one about carrots