Money
Trump cancels bill-signing for bipartisan housing bill passed overwhelmingly by Congress
The measure becomes law in ten days, with or without Trump's signature.
James R. Hood
James R. Hood, an editor and consumer-affairs journalist with more than five decades of experience, has held senior editorial leadership roles at The Associated Press, United Press International, Zapnews and ConsumerAffairs.
Consumer Protection
New Jersey puts businesses on notice: hidden ‘junk fees’ may violate consumer fraud law
The state’s new enforcement statement takes aim at surprise charges, vague add-ons, dark patterns and fees that provide little or no value.
Consumer Protection
Temu accused of using spam emails to lure shoppers into digital tracking
A proposed California class action claims Temu used deceptive email offers to get consumers to click through to its website so it could collect personal information about them.
Cars
Tesla crashes into house, kills woman; feds investigating
A Tesla Model 3 crashed into a home near Houston, killing a 76-year-old woman who was inside. The driver told police he was using an automated driver-assistance system.
Consumer Protection
Skip the apartment security deposit, pay a fee forever
How "deposit alternatives" work — and what they can do to your credit
Consumer Protection
America's top consumer complaints - what local and federal agencies are hearing
The overlap between scams, auto issues, housing, healthcare and debt problems is striking and tells a broader affordability-and-fraud story.
Gas down, food prices up, shoppers spending, as Hormuz deal is signed
The Fed isn't celebrating and is signaling an interest rate hike, which sent stocks down
Seniors
If you want out of Medicare Advantage, a 12-month calendar is your best friend
Seniors are finding that insurers are denying prior authorization for long-term care and rehabilitation. Are they trapped? Some are, but not everyone.
Seniors
Leaving Medicare Advantage during your 12-month trial
A step-by-step consumer guide to protecting your right to a Medigap policy A ConsumerNews.ai consumer resource — June 17, 2026 As The Outraged Consumer and others reported earlier, many of the largest Medicare Advantage insurers are denying prior authorization for long-term and rehabilitative care. This is driving
Insurance
Trump plan for healthcare: borrow from your insurance company
UnitedHealth jumps on the idea but economists say it's "profoundly disconnected" from reality
Seniors
Medicare Advantage denials prompt federal rebuke; report finds 'shocking' rate of refusals for long-term care
UnitedHealthcare, CVS Health and Humana, often rejecting, more than 70% of requests
Money
When the grid goes down: Are home batteries worth the premium over standby generators?
A homeowner's guide for the post-tax-credit era