Consumer Federation of America

Rising #Insurance premiums have strained household budgets, but the high cost of #Homeowners insurance doesn't impact all communities equally. Our new report finds that homeowners in predominantly Black and Hispanic ZIP codes are charged significantly more consumerfed.org/news/reports/r…

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“For now, consumers have very little information about the #Caffeine content of products they may commonly consume, like #Sodas or #EnergyDrinks.” inc.com/victoria-salve…

🚨 @RepCasar and I introduced the People-First Chatbot Act alongside 30+ groups including @ConsumerFed, @SecureAINow, @CommonSense, @FairplayForKids, @FamStudies, @NCL_Tweets and @Parents4SOS. AI chatbots are putting the lives and data of Americans at risk. We must take action.

“Hidden #fees and subscription traps make everyday life more expensive and undermine trust in the marketplace," said @SusanKWeinstock CEO of CFA. "We hope this action inspires communities across the country to follow New York City's lead.”

Time for another #FeatureFriday, featuring a tip to help you #savemoney!  Create a family spending limit on gifts. Discuss placing spending limits on gifts within your family and/or a system where you only purchase one gift for one person over the holidays.

“The People First #Chatbot Act rightfully focuses on privacy, safety, and accountability. It critically has straightforward enforcement mechanisms that allow people to act when they are harmed by careless #AI companies putting profit over people.” consumerfed.org/news/press-rel…

“You can’t trust companies to do this without oversight,” Michael DeLong, research and advocacy associate for CFA, told CalMatters. He said companies can collect a lot of #information about #drivers and use it to make money calmatters.org/economy/2026/0…

"There simply isn’t enough #Energy in the system to meet the needs of consumers and hyperscalers. #Utilities have chosen #DataCenters over regular consumers. The rest of the summer may be a perfect storm of high temperatures and higher #prices.” consumerfed.org/news/press-rel…

Elon Musk is the world’s first #trillionaire. Is your #Pension plan funding his dangerous #AI experiments? Our new guide will help you find out. consumerfed.org/news/fact-shee…

The Fair Trade for Working Families agenda embraces the principle that #trade should deliver benefits to everyone, not just moneyed corporate interests. Learn more in our latest blog ⤵️ consumerfed.org/news/blogs/con…

CFA led the request to the federal agencies to investigate the "potential unlawfulness of #Compass' recent deals" that "threaten to reduce transparency, entrench market domination, and limit fair access to #housing opportunities." realestatenews.com/2026/07/01/con…

Throughout our 250 years, consumer rights were not always given. They were fought for by advocates, policymakers, and everyday Americans. This #4thofJuly, CFA recommits to our mission of advancing a fair and safe marketplace for all.

What is happening with #SCOTUS, #Soccer, #Scams and #SpaceX ? Find out in our latest addition of CFA's Eye on #Tech eyeontech.substack.com/p/scotus-socce…

Recently, CFA responded to a @HUDgov request for information about minimum property requirements for single-family #homes. learn more about our recommendations & how myths and stigmas surrounding FHA #Mortgages impact #Homebuyers consumerfed.org/news/blogs/myt…

At a time of historical #Housing unaffordability, anti-competitive #Corporative practices and mega-#Mergers are further driving up housing costs for consumers consumerfed.org/news/testimony…

The decision risks "turning independent #ConsumerProtection agencies into political pawns," The ruling will have perilous consequences, Griffin said. "Today's decision does more than undermine one agency. It completely reshapes our government." usatoday.com/story/money/20…

CFA released a new report raising the alarm that hundreds of Americans continue to die every year in off-highway vehicles #OHV #July and #August experienced the highest number of #fatalities. consumerfed.org/news/reports/o…

Rental car companies are increasingly using #AI to detect vehicle damage, But Winters said the systems are not required to prove how accurate they are, and even minor issues can be flagged as possible damage. Full story here: investigatetv.com/2026/06/29/ren…

“Today's decision marks a troubling shift in the balance of power and risks turning independent #ConsumerProtection agencies into political pawns." The consequences of this decision will extend far beyond the @FTC " #SCOTUS consumerfed.org/news/press-rel…