Consumer Protection
Need money fast? Whatever you do, don’t get a payday loan
The Trump Administration has turned lenders loose on cash-strapped consumers
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.
Health
Infusion therapy studios are welcoming health-seekers with big promises and even bigger fees
A little bit of risk, probably a lot less benefit
Flooding Drives Surge in Home Foreclosures as Climate Risks Intensify, Report Finds
Americans aren’t ready for the effects of climate change * Floods now cause more foreclosures than hurricanes or wildfires, due to widespread insurance gaps. * Just a fraction of U.S. homeowners have flood insurance—leaving them financially exposed. * Analysts call for climate-adjusted credit models to protect lenders and borrowers