Money

Solar power doesn't have to be expensive and complicated

"Plug-in" systems are bringing backup and off-grid power to states that allow it

Money

Debt distress spreading to wealthier Americans

More affluent consumers are falling behind on debt payments

AI/Privacy

Disney promised not to tell but didn't keep its word

Company pays $2.75 million for not honoring consumer opt-out requests

Money

Consumers skinned by predatory loans and drowning in harsh debt collection practices

The "affordability crisis" is really a predatory interest rate crisis

Woke movement reawakening? Bad Bunny, Texas judge may say yes

The Super Bowl halftime fiesta stirred souls and a judge's ruling is raising spirits

Money

There's nothing cryptic about crypto scams

Theft is theft and there's really nothing that's hard to understand about crypto theft

Cars

Don't buy a new car today

Chinese cars are coming to the US and will save consumers millions. Be patient.

GLP-1 drugs beef up their Super Bowl pitches

Ozempic, Wagovy, Mounjaro, Zepbound take the field, with 'compounded' versions at their heels

First the KenCen, now Dulles. What's next? Constitution Avenue?

Trump has cast his eyes on Dulles Airport, planning a facelift and maybe a name change

Health

Is TrumpRx real or just for show?

Critics say the website is little more than a list of existing discounts that consumers could find elsewhere

Cars

Hidden car door handles under fire just about everywhere

China bans handles that don't have an obvious mechanical backup

Consumer Protection

Consumer reviews are out of control, financial industry forces tell Trump appointees

Rather than reform their practices, big business prefers to squelch legitimate consumer dialogue