Recalls
National Safety Recalls - July 9
Lawn tools, Kia Tellurides and Cuisinart gas grills lead today's recall list
Latest
Cars
Counterfeit airbags have killed 10 U.S. drivers, WSJ finds
Used cars that have been in accidents should be checked for bogus airbags
Travel
Delta unveils 'basic business' as premium cabins go stratified
Get the seat but not all the service in stratified airline premium cabins
Insurance
Obamacare premiums set to jump another 14 percent
Healthier clients dropping Obamacare, leading to more rate hikes as remaining clients are sicker.
Money
Debt Watch: How to avoid credit card late fees — and what to do if you get hit
Being just a few days later on a credit card payment can wreck your credit rating and cause your interest rate to shoot up
Money
CFPB may reopen fight over credit card late fees
For consumers, the stakes are familiar: banks say late fees deter missed payments and keep costs down for on-time payers; consumer advocates say the fees have become a major profit center.
AI/Privacy
Meta says states are seeking $1.4 trillion in teen social media case
The August trial is part of a broader wave of social media litigation that could reshape how platforms are designed for children and teens
Money
Inflation expectations climb to a nearly three-year high
Consumers braced for continued inflation, Fed warns.
Consumer Protection
Congress moves toward national rules for paycheck-advance apps
Consumer advocates warn the bill could weaken state protections and let costly wage-advance products avoid lending laws
Before using a paycheck-advance app, ask these questions
Earned wage access apps can be useful in a pinch, but they can also shrink the next paycheck and create a cycle of repeated advances.
Money
Handy home service workers are getting $2.7 million in refunds
FTC and New York attorney general alleged Handy exaggerated earning potential while hiding costly penalties
Recalls
National Safety Recalls - July 7
Frozen blueberries, Ford Mustangs, Cuisinart grill brushes head the recall list today