Insurance
California advances bills to curb home insurance nonrenewals, force transparency on payouts
Measures would require clearer explanations for nonrenewals and give homeowners more time to fix issues and keep coverage
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Seniors
Consumers confront Social Security chaos
A new Democratic report says staffing cuts at the Social Security Administration have led to massive delays and service breakdowns
Money
Fed should reject banking application of CashNetUSA and NetCredit parent, consumer groups say
The application would create a new national bank charging up to 100% interest rates
Seniors
Medicare Advantage under fire: costs, care denials and plan shakeups hit seniors hard
Millions of seniors forced to switch plans as insurers pull back offerings
Consumer Protection
CFPB rollback could weaken fair lending practices, consumer advocates say
Critics say the move could limit loans for mortgage, car loans, credit cards
Money
Rental payments starting to show up in credit reports, possibly helping would-be homeowners
This can help build a good credit rating, but you must pay on time
AI/Privacy
Meta hit with D.C. class action alleging it fuels ‘global fraud economy’
Consumer group says Facebook parent misled users about scam enforcement
Consumer Protection
Looking for a quick escape from your timeshare?
Be careful! Steer clear of anyone who promises quick, easy action
Health
Study shows surprising links between Alzheimer’s and your appendix
Gut health shown as a long-term influencer on brain health
Consumer Protection
Timeshare exit scheme promoter bilked consumers out of $90 million: FTC
Most timeshares are virtually worthless, fees are high and the contracts are nearly impossible to break.
Consumer Protection
California accuses Amazon of price-fixing, says it bullies vendors and competitors to raise prices
The company denies the allegations and says it is "proud" of its low prices
Consumer Protection
Maryland outlaws 'predatory pricing,' other states may follow
It's also called "dynamic" or "surveillance" pricing and it is not the consumer's friend