California launches affordability task force to target unlawful price hikes and consumer abuses
The team will focus on alleged misconduct by corporations, landlords, scammers, and others contributing to rising prices and financial hardship
James R. Hood
Consumer watchdog turns on its former master, snarls at 'woke' rules, protections
CFPB’s mission shifts as Trump allies reshape consumer watchdog
Vermont moves to protect survivors from coerced debt
Vermont becomes the ninth state to enact specific protections against coerced debt, a growing form of economic abuse
Consumer sentiment at a low ebb; nearly half of Americans say they're worse off financially
The New York Fed’s monthly household survey shows the most pessimism since 2022 — and it lines up with the CPI print due Wednesday
DoorDash, Instacart face FTC scrutiny over hidden delivery fees
The move follows a $60 million settlement with Instacart over allegations involving misleading “free delivery” claims and undisclosed fees
Listeria outbreak tied to soft cheese kills one, sickens seven; more products may be affected
The outbreak started on New York's Long Island; pregnant women are at heightened risk
CPI is Wednesday, mortgage rates are stuck above 6.5 percent and the housing market is paying the price
The math is brutal for homebuyers, analysts say