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FTC Cracks Down on Match.com’s “Guarantee” Gimmick
Match Group, the parent company of popular online dating platforms such as Match.com , OkCupid, PlentyOfFish, and The League, has agreed...
Sep 51 min read


Big Tech Faces FTC Warning Over Censorship & Security
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a strong reminder to major technology companies that they must continue protecting the...
Aug 311 min read


Aug 240 min read


Click to Cancel Rule Struck Down
A federal appeals court has struck down the FTC’s “click to cancel” rule, a regulation that aimed to make canceling subscriptions as easy...
Jul 181 min read


🛑 Nearly $17 Billion Lost to Scams, And Why Consumer Protection Requires More Than “Self-Help”
Every year, scams rob Americans of billions of dollars, $10 billion in 2023 alone , according to the FBI, and a staggering $17 billion...
Jul 112 min read


Student Loan Crackdown Returns
After a five-year pause, the U.S. Department of Education will resume collections on defaulted federal student loans starting May 5. This...
May 31 min read


Target Walmart Drop Costco Rises
Target and Walmart are facing the impact of consumer boycotts tied to rollbacks in their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs,...
Apr 291 min read


Used Car Prices Rebound as Tariffs Loom
In a notable shift, the prices of 1- to 5-year-old used vehicles have recorded their first year-over-year increase since October 2022,...
Apr 182 min read


Consumer Confidence Crashes
The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence Index saw a sharp decline in March, dropping 7.2 points to 92.9, signaling growing unease...
Apr 41 min read


Old Emails, New Cyber Threats
Older email addresses like Hotmail and AOL may seem outdated, but that doesn’t mean they’re less secure. If your inbox is flooded with...
Mar 71 min read


Bigger Down Payments, But Do Buyers Need Them?
Homebuyers are putting more money down on homes, with the typical down payment reaching 16.3% in December, up from 15% earlier in 2024....
Mar 21 min read


Home Sale-Leasebacks: Cash Relief or Risky Move?
Sale-leaseback agreements are gaining attention as a way for homeowners with significant home equity to get quick cash while staying in...
Oct 28, 20242 min read


Used Car Prices Drop
During the pandemic, used car prices soared to record highs, but recently, sales have dropped, and prices have followed. According to the...
Oct 4, 20241 min read


Redefining Financial Guidance: The Fiduciary Revolution
The finalized rule from the U.S. Department of Labor mandating fiduciary standards for financial planners assisting with retirement...
Apr 26, 20241 min read


Maximize Your Paycheck: IRS Tool for Smart Tax Withholding
Taxpayers who found themselves owing income tax this year due to insufficient paycheck withholdings won't find a redo with the IRS, but...
Apr 22, 20241 min read


Bitcoin ATM Scams: Beware of Impostor Federal Agencies!
Move aside, gift card scams; a new threat has emerged on the scene: impostors posing as federal agencies and orchestrating Bitcoin ATM...
Mar 25, 20241 min read


Act Now: Maximize Student Loan Forgiveness by April 30th!
The Department of Education is presenting a rare opportunity for borrowers to significantly alleviate their federal student loan burdens....
Mar 15, 20241 min read


Robocall Scam Awareness
Robocalls and texts have long been a nuisance for consumers, inundating them with recorded messages or pre-written texts often on behalf...
Mar 8, 20241 min read


Alert: Scammers Targeting Cable Customers with Deceptive Discount Schemes
A scam originally targeting Xfinity cable customers has evolved into a similar scheme aimed at Spectrum customers. While the scams share...
Mar 6, 20241 min read
Mastering Dynamic Pricing: Strategies for Smart Shoppers
ConsumerAffairs sounded the alarm about dynamic pricing in restaurants nearly a year ago, and Wendy's recently dipped its toes into the...
Mar 6, 20242 min read
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