CFA’s 2025 Betty Furness Consumer Media Honors

Ann Carrns is a veteran financial journalist and a trusted voice for American consumers. This year, the Consumer Federation of America is proud to break from tradition by honoring the works of a single journalist with the Betty Furness Consumer Media Honors. As a longtime reporter for The New York Times, Carrns has built a reputation for making complex financial topics accessible, actionable, and deeply human. Her work, including essential pieces on flood insurance, elder fraud, rising auto premiums, and protecting yourself in a time of diminished federal oversight, has provided readers with critical tools to navigate today’s financial landscape with clarity and confidence. CFA is proud to honor the below stories for their exceptional contributions to consumer reporting.

With the Consumer Agency on Pause, Here’s How to Protect Yourself

With Start of Hurricane Season, It’s Time to Consider Flood Insurance

Why Older People Are Vulnerable to Fraud, and How to Protect Them

Your Car Insurance Is Likely to Go Up. Again

Buying a Home? Without the Consumer Bureau, You Need to Be Your Own Watchdog