The Consumer Federation of America is an association of more than 250 nonprofit consumer organizations established to advance the consumer interest.
Washington, DC
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“#Insurance companies raised rates on their customers in 2025 and increased the paydays for their #Executives,” said Michael DeLong, CFA’s Research and Advocacy Associate. “Consumers are struggling to afford coverage, with no relief in sight."
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“Americans are assuming these parks are safe, but the reality is once the #CPSC no longer had the authority to investigate hazardous situations, there is no federal watchdog.”
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Investigative journalist @MarianaVZ, reveals how Americans are losing over an estimated $148 billion every year to online #Scams. in her new documentary “Super Scam Me”
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CFA & @UPHelp share #Tips and #Resources to help consumers get their #Wind and #Flood #Insurance claims paid quickly, fully, and fairly in the wake of #HurricaneIsaias
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The #Georgia Insurance Commissioner debate highlighted the persistence of racial #Inequality in the cost of #HomeownersInsurance by examining our new report, #Redlined
Watch the full debate here: youtube.com/live/FOVPRZWvXGE…
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For an industry that talks frequently about democratizing #finance, Frayer said, “the #crypto market is actually far less democratic.”
I asked Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand if it bothers her that her staff trades crypto while she works on legislation that benefits the industry. “This is not a nanny state,” she said.
Profiled crypto’s favorite Democrat for @NYMag:
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According to #FEMA, more than 40% of #Flood claims occur outside designated high-risk flood zones.
#Insurance
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AI #Agents are a dream scenario for #SurveillancePricing
They get more #Data, more trust, more access, and even less responsibility.
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64% of Americans support restrictions on #Advertising ultra-processed #Foods to children, so why are we still letting #BigFood companies address the harms of food marketing to kids through voluntary action?
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Fraudulent ads are becoming more prevalent online. @ConsumerReports & @ConsumerFed teamed up on a model bill known as the SAFE Platforms Act to keep consumers safe and platforms accountable: advocacy.consumerreports.org…
“This innovative move highlights yet again that local and state #ConsumerProtection agencies are stepping up to protect consumers even while federal agencies aren’t and provides a roadmap for other regulators to do the same.” #ClicktoCancel #NYC
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Is this #Seller legitimate? Does this product really do what it claims? Will I be able to reach the seller if something goes wrong? #Technology, and in particular #AI, is making those questions increasingly difficult to answer. #ProductSafety
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Insurance companies share driving histories. That makes it difficult for people to find coverage after they’ve been dropped.
"That places a huge burden on people,” DeLong said. “#Insurance companies are supposed to protect you."
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Veterans benefits are very attractive to scammers, which can make them a target for fraudsters. In today's blog post, we share a few of the most prevalent scams targeting Veterans, the red flags you should be looking for, and some ways to protect yourself. veteransaves.org/resource-ce…
“Consumers should not be footing the bill for #Tax subsidies that encourage #BigFood and beverage corporations to spend more and more money on #Marketing that promotes overwhelmingly unhealthy products."
New Report from CFA ⤵️
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Registration for CFA's 39th Annual #Financial Services Conference is now open
Wednesday, December 9 & Thursday, December 10
Register Today: consumerfed.org/events/2026-…
"Most people don't know that #MaritalStatus is used to charge people higher #Premiums at all," DeLong said.
According to Bureau of Labor Statistics data cited by DeLong, #AutoInsurance costs rose 55% between 2020 and 2025
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