State and federal action is needed to stop harmful practices in solar financing, consumer group says
Abusive practices are common in solar projects, according to a new report by the Center for Responsible Lending, or CRL, […]
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Federal consumer safety agency adopts rules on water bead toys and child neck floats but kills at least 10 other proposed safety rules
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, is limping along under Trump’s administration, with the result being less enforcement
Report reveals rising harms amid regulatory rollbacks for consumer protection
Auto sales, consumer credit issues, and scams and frauds remain some of the most pressing problems Americans face, according to the
What to buy and not buy in July 2025
Ads are beginning already for July Fourth sales, so it’s a good idea to start comparing prices. In addition to
What to buy and not buy in June 2025
Memorial Day sales are over and July 4th sales are coming up. So, in between, you’ll need to check around
Eliminating the federal safety agency that keeps dangerous products out of the marketplace? No, members of Congress and consumer advocates say
Early in the Trump administration, I felt reassured. The Consumer Product Safety Commission, or CPSC, was continuing to regularly issue
What to buy and not buy in April 2025
Yes, spring is here and things are starting to bloom. At last. It’s been a long, dark winter. April may
What the new tariffs will mean for consumers
Recently, I wrote about what prices might go up due to the tariffs President Trump is imposing. Among them are
Consider stocking up on items before Trump’s tariffs hit hard
Some consumers have been stock piling food and other items for months in anticipation of prices going up due to