Insurance
Roof replacement costs jump as hail damage rises
Hail is a growing problem as the climate warms, even though the number of storms may decrease
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Recalls
National Recall Roundup - June 1
Jeeps, Hyundais, dressers, lounge chairs lead the list today
Money
Retail’s tax-refund camouflage starts to wear off
Retailers had a healthy first quarter but fear things may taper off in the spring
Recalls
National Recall Roundup, May 29
FDA — Significant Recent Food Safety Alerts Snack mix products recalled over potential health risk John B. Sanfilippo & Son voluntarily recalled certain snack mix products due to a potential health risk. Consumers should review lot numbers and product information in the FDA notice. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) Powdered
Money
Credit-card debt hits $1.25 trillion as families slip into ‘survival debt’
Brands shrinking sizes, expanding value packs to hang onto customers
Money
Foreclosures at highest level in six years, mortgage rates stuck at 6.53%, Realtors bailing out
Metros in Florida and Texas saw the largest increases in foreclosure rates
Money
Savings rate sinks to a 65-year low as hot April inflation, Hormuz truce talks, Costco's fuel windfall and a credit-card crackup converge
American consumers are heading into the weekend caught in an uncomfortable squeeze: prices keep rising, paychecks are not, and the cushion is wearing thin.
Travel
Scammers hijack real hotel bookings in global travel fraud scheme, researchers warn
Cybercriminals are using stolen hotel reservation details to send highly convincing phishing messages that appear to come from real hotels and booking sites
Recalls
National Recall Roundup — May 28
Dressers, recliners, blankets are all on the danger list today
Health
Vermont becomes first state to ban paraquat weedkiller tied to Parkinson’s disease
The chemical remains legal nationwide despite being banned in more than 70 countries
AI/Privacy
Erin Brockovich launches nationwide AI data center map, asks residents to report local impacts
The project highlights concerns about electricity demand, water consumption, noise, e-waste and rising utility costs
Consumer Protection
The Trump Era has successfully protected consumers from consumer protectors
The CFPB and other pro-consumer agencies have been defanged and it's open season on the rest of us