Housing Watch: condo buyers face a tougher mortgage filing

Condo HOAs will need to increase their reserve funds to win mortgage approval in many cases.

Zelle fraud case moves forward as New York court rejects most dismissal arguments

The ruling allows New York’s attorney general to investigate whether Zelle’s operator knowingly left consumers exposed to scams

Consumer costs shift as inflation data, housing and autos compete for wallets

Inflation, war, tariffs - there's nowhere for consumers to hide from rising costs.

National Safety Recalls - July 30

Galanz retro refrigerators head the recall list. They can catch fire.

Insurers make millions while homeowners wait for claim checks, analysis finds

Home insurers collectively earn an estimated $8.8 million in investment income for every additional day claim payments remain in their hands

Claim delayed? Build a paper trail regulators can use

It's important to stay on top of pending insurance claims, and to keep complete records in case of a dispute.

Justice Department retreats from landmark disability rights protections

Advocates fear weaker federal enforcement — combined with deep Medicaid funding reductions — could make community-based care an easier target for state budget cuts.

Hims & Hers 'shared sensitive health information' with ad platforms, FTC charges

Despite promising privacy, the telehealth provider shared consumer info with ad platforms, consumer protection agencies said.

America’s scam economy is costing households an estimated $1,009 a year

Americans’ true losses to online scams and other internet crimes may have reached $148.2 billion in 2025, the Consumer Federation of America estimates.

DoorDash is building its own delivery drones as the race to replace drivers accelerates

DoorDash has received federal approval to operate a commercial drone-delivery service and says it plans to begin deliveries this fall.

Will a drone be able to deliver to your home?

Drone delivery may sound as simple as ordering takeout, but whether a flying courier can reach your home will depend on where you live, what you order and whether the aircraft can find a safe place to lower the package.

Don’t renew Medicare Part D on autopilot

Heads up! A federal subsidy for Medicare Part D is ending. Your premium may be affected.