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James R. Hood

Fairfax, VA
Jim Hood is a grizzled veteran of the news business. After 14 years at the Associated Press, he founded Zapnews and ConsumerAffairs.com. In his dotage he runs The Outraged Consumer on Substack and ConsumerNews.ai.
Is that frying pan really non-toxic ceramic?

Is that frying pan really non-toxic ceramic?

It might be, but it's probably "quasi-ceramic," which isn't really the same thing
James R. Hood 09 Jun 2025
Need money fast? Whatever you do, don’t get a payday loan

Need money fast? Whatever you do, don’t get a payday loan

The Trump Administration has turned lenders loose on cash-strapped consumers
James R. Hood 08 Jun 2025
Infusion therapy studios are welcoming health-seekers with big promises and even bigger fees

Infusion therapy studios are welcoming health-seekers with big promises and even bigger fees

A little bit of risk, probably a lot less benefit
James R. Hood 07 Jun 2025

Flooding Drives Surge in Home Foreclosures as Climate Risks Intensify, Report Finds

Americans aren’t ready for the effects of climate change * Floods now cause more foreclosures than hurricanes or wildfires, due to widespread insurance gaps. * Just a fraction of U.S. homeowners have flood insurance—leaving them financially exposed. * Analysts call for climate-adjusted credit models to protect lenders and borrowers
James R. Hood 07 Jun 2025

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