ConsumerAffairs.Com News http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ Consumer News, scams, recalls from ConsumerAffairs.Com en-us Copyright 2004 ConsumerAffairs.Com info@consumeraffairs.com (Truman Lewis) jhood@consumeraffairs.com (Jim Hood) Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:01 GMT http://backend.userland.com/rss 15 Ways to Protect Your Money on Vacation http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/15-ways-to-protect-your-money-on-vacation-1.aspx?pid=p:caf Don't let a thief ruin your vacation. Follow these tips to keep your money secure. Sat, 04 Jul 2009 15:10:02 GMT Mortgage Rates Drop Again http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-analysis.aspx?pid=p:caf The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 5.7 percent, according to Bankrate's weekly survey. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:10:02 GMT Dirt-Cheap Loans on New Homes http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/dirt-cheap-loans-on-new-homes-1.aspx?pid=p:caf Homebuilders are offering discounted interest rates to lure buyers back into the market. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:20:02 GMT Electric Cars Get a Boost http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/electric-cars-get-a-boost.aspx?pid=p:caf The government has paid billions to Ford and Nissan, but tiny Tesla stands to benefit the most. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:30:02 GMT National Credit Card Rate Averages http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/credit-card-rates.aspx?pid=p:caf Here are the average credit card rates from Bankrate's weekly survey. Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:40:02 GMT FCC Finally Begins to Tackle Big Agenda http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/dtv_delay18.html National broadband plan, DTV transition cleanup first on list Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:30:02 GMT Keeping Your Pet Safe For July 4th http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/pets_4th09.html Humane Society offers tips on animal safety Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:30:02 GMT Aqua-Leisure Inflatable Baby Floats Recalled http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/aqua_leisure.html Babies can slip out and drown. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:45:02 GMT Simplicity Drop Side Cribs Recalled http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/simplicity_cribs.html Babies can become entrapped, a suffocation hazard. Thu, 02 Jul 2009 20:45:02 GMT Man Sentenced in Payday Loan Swindle http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/md_payday_scam.html Investors enticed with big returns that didn't materialize Thu, 02 Ju1 2009 20:25:02 GMT Job Cuts Fall To 15-Month-Low in June http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/pink_slips.html Unemployment may be leveling off Thu, 02 Ju1 2009 19:10:02 GMT U.S. Swimming In Gasoline Supplies http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/gas_prices364.html Market surprised by falling gasoline demand. Thu, 02 Ju1 2009 14:00:02 GMT Congress Fumes Over Credit Card Rate Hikes http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/credit_cards_congress2.html Lawmakers feeling heat over lenders' actions. Thu, 02 Ju1 2009 11:50:02 GMT 5 Scams Spread Like a Virus http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/pf/20090701-scams-in-the-recession-a1.asp Thieves operate even in a downturn; here are a few tips to avoid fraud when you need money the most. Thu, 02 Ju1 2009 11:30:02 GMT Experts Offer Healthy Grilling Tips http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/healthy_grilling.html Don't let health go up in flames Wed, 01 Ju1 2009 22:30:02 GMT Fireworks-Related Injuries Decline http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/fireworks_safety.html CPSC urges Independence Day safety Wed, 01 Ju1 2009 21:50:02 GMT Banks Prepare for Assault on Obama's Proposed Financial Protection Agency http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/obama_banks.html Bankers usually have their way with Congress but this year may be different Wed, 01 Ju1 2009 21:20:02 GMT Ohio Launches Foreclosure "Rescue" Crackdown http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/mortgage_rates_drop02.html Three firms charged with ripping off homeowners Wed, 01 Ju1 2009 20:40:02 GMT Mortgage Applications Plunge http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/mortgage_rates_drop02.html Drop coincides with sharp rise in rates Wed, 01 Ju1 2009 18:59:02 GMT 2009 Credit Card Study: The Fine Print http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/cc/20090629-credit-card-study-analysis-1.asp What's in the fine print? See which credit card issuer has the best -- and worst -- practices. Wed, 01 Ju1 2009 13:50:02 GMT 2009 Credit Card Study Results http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/cc/20090629-credit-card-study-results-1.asp Bankrate surveyed 20 cards from the top issuers to see whose cards are the best deal. Wed, 01 Ju1 2009 13:40:02 GMT FTC Says Calling Card Distributor Shortchanged Consumers http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/ftc_calling_card.html Tests showed cards had fewer minutes than advertised. Wed, 01 Ju1 2009 13:30:02 GMT FDA Panel Recommends Limits On Acetaminophen http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/07/fda_acetaminophen2.html Active ingredient in Tylenol and prescription pain killers. Wed, 01 Ju1 2009 13:30:02 GMT Sprint Text Messaging Tax Suit Dropped http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/sprint_text_suit.html Alleged improper taxes for users of network cards Wed, 01 Ju1 2009 01:20:02 GMT Midas Faces Bait-And-Switch Charges in California http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/home_prices_goodnews.html Suit names 22 muffler shops probed by undercover investigators Tue, 30 Jun 2009 23:25:02 GMT Home Prices Fall, But News Is Less Bad for Homeowners http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/home_prices_goodnews.html Housing market could be nearing bottom Tue, 30 Jun 2009 22:05:02 GMT Massachusetts Puts Charity Telemarketers on Hold http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/ma_telemarketers.html Consumers not told fundraisers were pros Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:20:02 GMT Don't Give Out Credit Information in a Job Hunt http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/credit_job_scams.html Financial data is easy target for scammers Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:55:02 GMT CDC Launches Obesity Website http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/obesity_cdc.html Tread separation can cause a crash. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:50:02 GMT Firestone FR380 Tires http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/firestone.html Tread separation can cause a crash. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:30:02 GMT Firestone FR380 Tires http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/firestone.html Tread separation can cause a crash. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:30:02 GMT Kumho Light Truck All-Terrain Tires http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/kumho.html Handling characteristics can deteriorate under load. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:25:02 GMT In The Digital Age, Some Viewers Miss Analog TV http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/dtv_delay17.html Anger turns to resignation and sadness. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:00:02 GMT Honda Insight Disappoints in Road Test http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/cr_hatchbacks.html Insight’s fuel economy is one of its few highs. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:50:02 GMT FDA Confirms E. coli in Nestle Cookie Dough http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/nestle.html Outbreak sickens 69 consumers in 29 states. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:40:02 GMT Credit Cards Giving Consumers Heartburn http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/credit_card_blues.html Consumers at banks' mercy until new law takes effect. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:30:02 GMT GM Vows To Honor Lemon Law Commitments http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/gm_lemons.html Answers critics worried about consumers' rights. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:50:02 GMT Final Fantasy Suit Alleges Hidden Fees, Penalties http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/enix.html Gamer sues Square Enix on behalf of online players. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:10:02 GMT Oil Prices Remain Weak http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/gas_prices363.html Falling demand pushing prices down again. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 14:00:02 GMT JBS Swift Expands Beef Recall http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/swift_beef.html 380,000 pounds of beef may be contaminated with E. coli. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:00:02 GMT Five More Banks Fail http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/bank_closings09.html Nine Georgia banks have failed in 2009. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 20:40:02 GMT Latest Chase Controversy Part of a Pattern http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/chase_payment2.html Chase has a knack for infuriating its customers. Sun, 28 Jun 2009 16:15:02 GMT Save on Electricity with Off-Peak Rates http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/pf/20090626_frugal_electricity_goel_a1.asp This month's Frugal Sense winner saves on electric costs by taking advantage of off-peak rates. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:50:02 GMT How to Solve 5 Common Money Problems http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/pf/20090624-5-money-problems-solutions-1.asp Experts offer advice for Americans dealing with unemployment, overspending, debt, foreclosure or wrecked retirement savings. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:40:02 GMT Buying a New Car with Cash for Clunkers http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/car-advice/20090626-DFD-new-car-cash-for-clunkers-a1.asp Dump your gas guzzler, get that new-car smell, save money and help the environment, all at once. Sat, 27 Jun 2009 21:30:02 GMT Feds Seize Alleged Seizure-Inducing Drugs http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/fda_seizure.html FDA acts to prevent repeated drug quality problems Sat, 27 Jun 2009 01:55:02 GMT Marketing Analysis Shows Housing Bottom http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/mortgage_rates_bottom.html Direct mailing onslaught for products trails off Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:45:02 GMT New Car Sales Show Improvement from May http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/car_sales_improve.html Uptick may indicate slow, steady market recovery Fri, 26 Jun 2009 21:10:02 GMT Snapple Lawsuit To Be Reinstated http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/chinese_drywall06.html Alleges drink's claims of "all-natural" are deceptive. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 19:45:02 GMT Is Cash for Clunkers Right for You? http://www.bankrate.com/caf/news/car-advice/20090626-DFDQA-clunkers-right-for-you-a1.asp Before taking up Obama on Cash for Clunkers, decide if selling your car would bring more money. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:00:02 GMT Chinese Purchase of Hummer in Doubt http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/gm_hummer2.html Chinese government opposes deal; no other buyers in sight. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:45:02 GMT Gas Prices Fall For Fifth Straight Day http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/gas_prices362.html Nationwide average four cents lower than last week. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:25:02 GMT Obama Nominates Bush Official to Fill FCC Seat http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/06/dtv_delay16.html Appointee oversaw controversial DTV coupon program Fri, 26 Jun 2009 01:25:02 GMT DEWALT Framing Nailers http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/dewalt_nailers.html They can fire unexpectedly. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:59:02 GMT Loyal Bedding Mattresses http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/loyal_bedding.html They don't meet flammability standards. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:59:02 GMT PowerPlus Generators http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/big_muddy.html Possible surges can cause problems. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 22:59:02 GMT