Money
Affordability meets debt: Americans are using credit cards to pay for everyday life
Americans relying more on credit cards while interest rates and delinquencies climb
James R. Hood
James R. Hood, an editor and consumer-affairs journalist with more than five decades of experience, has held senior editorial leadership roles at The Associated Press, United Press International, Zapnews and ConsumerAffairs.
Health
Shingles virus linked to dementia risk, research suggests
Scientists say vaccination and antiviral treatments could protect cognitive health later in life
Cars
Car dealers warned to clean up their pricing disclosures
What consumers should watch out for when shopping for a car
Consumer Protection
FTC seeks public comment on new rules to crack down on subscription ‘negative option’ billing
The agency gets tens of thousands of complaints about the hated practice
Pets
Pet cremation service in Pennsylvania accused of dumping thousands of animals
Similar cases are reported around the country; how you can protect yourself
Health
TrumpRx gets low marks from a skeptical public, poll finds
Drug cost anxiety hits record high among voters, with one in five "very worried"
Health
Formula safety bill would modernize oversight of the infant formula supply
Legislation follows recent safety crises that sickened infants across the country
Consumer Protection
Feds crack down on water beads after thousands of injuries to children
The small, colorful pellets expand dramatically when exposed to water
Health
PFAS Forever chemicals found on majority of California stone fruits, new analysis shows
It's not just no-stick cookware that's a health concern
Insurance
That travel insurance you bought? It probably won’t save you from a war
Travelers stranded by the Iran war are mostly on their own
Hisense Smart TVs serving forced ads to owners, company calls it a “Spot Test”
Budget TV maker faces growing consumer anger after sets begin displaying unskippable advertisements during basic operations
Money
Credit report errors rise as federal watchdog pulls back
Oversight of the credit reporting industry has fallen off drastically under Trump