Facts and figures for Father’s Day 2026
Although Mother’s Day was first celebrated in 1914, Father’s Day didn’t become an official holiday until 1966. The idea for […]
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Auto issues top list of consumer complaints for 10th year, while housing complaints jump to second place, report shows
For the 10th year in a row auto-related issues ranked as the nation’s top consumer complaint category, according the Consumer
Home and auto insurance companies earn record profits while consumers pay more and receive less coverage, report shows
Property and casualty insurance companies earned huge profits in 2025, driven by underwriting income and profits from investments, according to an
The first new sunscreen ingredient approved by the FDA in more than 25 years will benefit consumers
In a positive decision for public health and consumer protection, the Food and Drug Administration Tuesday finalized its approval of
What student borrowers need to know about loan changes before July 1, 2026
As with many things in the federal government these days under President Trump’s second administration, there are big changes in
Watch out for new CAPTCHA scams
The Federal Trade Commission is getting reports about a new phishing scam that looks a lot like the CAPTCHA requests
Dangerous levels of food additives found in everyday food, consumer groups say
An investigation of eight controversial additives in 40 widely consumed packaged food products in the United States shows that a
Check out these 50 ways to reduce plastic use and waste
Plastic is everywhere – in kitchens, bathrooms, closets, and landfills. The average American produces about 287 pounds of plastic waste
More reasons not to let pets sleep in your bed
In the past, I’ve written it’s not a good idea to let pets sleep with you because a study found