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Monday, November 16, 2009
GIFT CARDS: Know the pros and cons
The Fall 2009 issue of Consumer Action News looks at gift cards—including explanation of new gift card protections coming next year-and prepaid cards, alternatives to traditional credit and debit cards.
Sunday, November 08, 2009
REVERSE MORTGAGES: Are they for you?
A new publication from Consumer Action explains the pros and cons of reverse mortgages.
Monday, August 03, 2009
NEW CREDIT: Consumer protections in credit card law
The new credit card law will offer substantial protections to consumers. This consumer alert explains what they will be and when they will take effect.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
WRITE NOW: Affordable health coverage for all
Health care reform is being hotly debated at the federal level. Now is the right time to weigh in and ask that your lawmakers keep consumers in mind, and do not give into industry’s self-serving demands.
Thursday, May 21, 2009
WORKPLACE PRIVACY: What are your rights?
To protect your personal privacy and your job, you should know when and how employers can monitor and gather information about you. This publication explains some of the situations in which monitoring might occur in the workplace and explains your privacy rights as an employee.
SHARE YOUR STORIES: We want to hear from you
You can use our complaint form to tell us about your consumer experiences with products, financial services, telephones, internet, privacy and insurance….or whatever you want to!
IS YOUR CHRYSLER dealership closing? Find out here
Chrysler has asked a US Bankruptcy judge to allow it to end agreements with 789 dealers across the United States—nearly a fourth of its 3,200.
READ OUR Health Care Action Issue of Consumer Action News
The Health Care Action Issue features articles on heath care reform, how to get health coverage, health savings accounts, new help for laid-off workers with COBRA premiums, tips to control health care costs and a bold health coverage experiment in San Francisco.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
CREDIT CARD COMPLAINTS? Click here!
Consumer Action wants to hear your credit card horror stories. We are especially interested in your experiences with fees, interest rate hikes, over limit transactions, late payment charges, credit limit reductions and other problems. We offer free advice and referrals for your problems. By sharing your stories, you can help us fight these practices in Congress and in the media.
Sunday, March 29, 2009
COBRA ASSISTANCE for laid off workers
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (stimulus legislation) provides for a 65% reduction in COBRA premiums for laid-off workers who meet certain requirements.
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