Consumer groups applaud FDIC action against unsafe and unsound refund anticipation loans
Consumer groups — the Consumer Federation of America, National Consumer Law Center, and Community Reinvestment Association of North Carolina — […]
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Assess your consumer power during National Consumer Protection Week
This week is a good time to take stock of how you’re doing as a consumer. It’s National Consumer Protection
Column on AARP’s power misses the mark
“Who rules America? AARP.” When I saw that headline of Robert J. Samuelson’s Washington Post column, I laughed. Samuelson contends
Misleading information on breast implant-related cancer to be removed from websites of plastic surgery organizations
Recently, I wrote about Public Citizen’s letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration notifying the agency that two plastic
2011 Academy Awards nominated movies often too violent, dark
Last year, I wrote that the movies getting the Academy Award nod didn’t live up to the potential of what
What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week?
Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream or weep? Here are my
Watch out for deals that don’t save you money at Presidents’ Day sales
It a strange way to honor two of America’s greatest presidents – going shopping. Seeing George Washington and Abraham Lincoln’s
Hoover uprights dropped from list of recommended models in Consumer Reports latest vacuum survey
For the first time in years, Consumer Reports’ latest vacuum report doesn’t include Hoover among its list of recommended uprights.
Facts and figures for Valentine’s Day 2011
More than 200 million roses were produced for Valentine’s Day 2011, according to Organic Bouquet. Nearly 200 million cards are