Press Releases Archive · Consumer Federation of America

January 15, 2021 | Debt

Historic Legislation Passes in Illinois to Protect Consumers from Predatory Loans

January 14, 2021 | Home Energy

Trump Administration Levels Another Assault on Consumers’ Energy Bills

January 13, 2021 | Financial Management/ Planning

New Research Shows that Most Black Americans Worry About Their Financial Futures and Also Lack a Personal Savings Account

January 12, 2021 | Auto Insurance

Insurance Companies Charge 79% More To Safe Drivers in Washington State Due to Low Credit Scores; State Farm Nearly Triples Premium for Good Drivers with Credit Problems

December 22, 2020 | Auto Insurance

Auto Insurance Refunds Needed as New Data Show Crashes Remain Well Below Normal Due to Pandemic; 23% Fewer Accidents in September and October

December 18, 2020 | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

CFPB’s Debt Collection Rule Misses Critical Opportunities to Protect Consumers

December 15, 2020 | Pricing/Disclosures

Genetic Testing Kits for Holiday Giving?? Beware of Privacy Risks, Test Variations and Incorrect Assumptions

December 3, 2020 | Auto Insurance

Texas Department of Insurance’s Misinformation and Inaction Stall Efforts to Ensure Proper COVID Auto Insurance Refunds for Texans

December 2, 2020 | Real Estate Brokerage

CFA Supports Antitrust Lawsuit Against Oregon Policy That Prohibits Rebates to Home Buyers

November 30, 2020 | Pricing/Disclosures

Are Consumers Getting What They Think They Are with Genetic Testing?

November 20, 2020 | Real Estate Brokerage

DOJ Settlement with NAR Will Discourage Steering and Discrimination Against Discount Brokers, but Will Not Significantly Advance Price Competition in the Real Estate Brokerage Marketplace

November 18, 2020 | Pricing/Disclosures

Consumer and Business Groups Urge Airlines to Adopt Traveler-Friendly Policies When 737 Max Returns to Skies

November 18, 2020 | Nutrition

New Report Highlights Disparate Impact of Foodborne Illness on Poor and Minority Communities

November 17, 2020 | Regulatory Reform

Poll: 71% of Voters Support Strong Regulation to Protect the Public

November 11, 2020 | Auto Insurance

NAIC Must Address Studies Showing Systemic and Widespread Racism Found in Insurance Industry

November 10, 2020 | Electricity

Groups Sue Energy Dept. For Failure to Update 25 Overdue Efficiency Standards

November 9, 2020 | Privacy in Marketplace

The Biden Administration and the Next Congress Should Protect Digital Privacy – Here’s How

November 2, 2020 | Investment Products

SEC Approves Radical Deregulatory Private Offering Rules That Will Put Investors and Public Securities Markets at Risk

October 30, 2020 | Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

CFPB Debt Collection Rule a Mixed Bag for Consumers

October 28, 2020 | Real Estate Brokerage

CFA FAQ Explains Why Real Estate Lawsuits Have Gained Steam and Increased Chances of Greater Price Competition and Lower Commissions

October 27, 2020 | Payday/High-cost Loans

New Federal Rule Will Embolden Predatory Lenders and Eviscerate State Interest Rate Caps

October 26, 2020 | Telephone

Consumer Groups Take on Facebook at the U.S. Supreme Court to Stop Deluge of Robocalls

October 22, 2020 | Auto Insurance

Consumer Groups to Insurance Industry: Stop Opposing Modest Pandemic Insurance Protections While You Reap Windfall Profits

October 21, 2020 | Other Food Safety Issues

Cancer Warning Needed on Alcohol

October 15, 2020 | Antitrust

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