Consumer Protection
Skip the apartment security deposit, pay a fee forever
How "deposit alternatives" work — and what they can do to your credit
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Consumer Protection
America's top consumer complaints - what local and federal agencies are hearing
The overlap between scams, auto issues, housing, healthcare and debt problems is striking and tells a broader affordability-and-fraud story.
Recalls
National Recall Roundup — June 20
Fireworks, cheese, pepperoni among the latest recalls
Fraud Watch: The scams that defined the quarter
Scammers kept busy during the quarter, using phony traffic tickets, job offers, investment "opportunities" and other ruses to separate consumers from their money.
Health
FDA cracks down on telehealth weight-loss drug marketing
Regulators say some firms falsely implied their products were equivalent to FDA-approved medications such as Wegovy, Ozempic, Zepbound, and Mounjaro. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has intensified its campaign against the booming online weight-loss drug industry, issuing warning letters to 25 telehealth companies that allegedly made
Recalls
Ford recalls 1.74 million vehicles in rearview camera defect
Ford is recalling 1.74 million vehicles in the United States over a rearview camera defect that may prevent images from displaying, reducing the driver's view behind the vehicle
Gas down, food prices up, shoppers spending, as Hormuz deal is signed
The Fed isn't celebrating and is signaling an interest rate hike, which sent stocks down
Seniors
If you want out of Medicare Advantage, a 12-month calendar is your best friend
Seniors are finding that insurers are denying prior authorization for long-term care and rehabilitation. Are they trapped? Some are, but not everyone.
Seniors
Leaving Medicare Advantage during your 12-month trial
A step-by-step consumer guide to protecting your right to a Medigap policy A ConsumerNews.ai consumer resource — June 17, 2026 As The Outraged Consumer and others reported earlier, many of the largest Medicare Advantage insurers are denying prior authorization for long-term and rehabilitative care. This is driving
Insurance
Trump plan for healthcare: borrow from your insurance company
UnitedHealth jumps on the idea but economists say it's "profoundly disconnected" from reality
Seniors
Medicare Advantage denials prompt federal rebuke; report finds 'shocking' rate of refusals for long-term care
UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health and Humana, often rejecting, more than 70% of requests
Money
When the grid goes down: Are home batteries worth the premium over standby generators?
A homeowner's guide for the post-tax-credit era