April 28, 2023 • Issue 11, Volume 13 • www.consumer-action.org
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What people are saying
“Today's webinar, Women and Money, was enlightening, full of valuable information, and kept my attention throughout. It has given me the necessary information to take that step I had been fearful of. If this course was offered for a corporation, it would be worth over $1,000. I am thankful for this opportunity.”
--Veda Vazquez, Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Coatesville, PA (view the “Empowering Financial Wellness: Women and money” webinar on our YouTube channel)
Consumer Action represented at AAPI scams briefing
By Monica Steinisch
At a recent FTC-hosted convening in San Francisco, Consumer Action joined the timely discussion about scams targeting the AAPI community. Read more.
Consumer Action promotes money-saving PG&E programs at Stockton ‘Eggstravaganza’
By Audrey Perrott
Last month, Consumer Action staffed a table at Stockton’s annual “Eggstravaganza” celebration to let event participants know about PG&E programs that make it easier for low-income households to maintain utility service. Read more.
Out and About: Airline passenger rights coalition meets with Transportation Secretary Buttigieg
By Monica Steinisch
At a meeting with federal transportation officials, airline passenger rights coalition members—including Consumer Action—recognized progress while also pushing for further improvements for travelers. Read more.
A strong, funded CFPB and FTC were focus of Consumer Advocacy Week 2023
By Ruth Susswein
During this year's annual advocacy event, participants encouraged federal lawmakers to show strong support for the watchdogs that stand up for consumers: the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the Federal Trade Commission. Read more.
Free multilingual publications empower new investors
By Monica Steinisch
Consumer Action has created a suite of resources—multilingual publications and a trio of webinars—to present investing as an accessible avenue to build wealth and help new investors get started and succeed. Read more.
Last month to register for June Credit Building Symposium!
Credit Builders Alliance’s 10th Annual Credit Building Symposium is just around the corner. Register now to join peers in learning about the latest innovations in the credit field. Read more.
Coalition efforts
By Monica Steinisch
Consumer Action often joins its allies in letters, comments and complaints calling for change, standing up for consumer rights, supporting or opposing proposed laws, pressing for enforcement, and objecting to corporate misbehavior, among other activities. We collect these in the Coalition Efforts section of our website. Each month in the INSIDER, we highlight some recent activities. Read more.
CFPB Watch: Refunds for credit repair, debt collection and financial aid abuses
By Ruth Susswein
In this regular feature, we detail recent actions taken by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). This month, we report on the refunds headed to consumers who were cheated by credit repair companies, deceived by debt collectors and misled by fraudulent financial aid services. Read more.
Class Action Database: Juul and Facebook agree to massive settlements
By Monica Steinisch
Consumer Action maintains a database of class actions so that interested consumers can learn more, join a pending action or make a claim. Class action lawsuits are an important element of consumer protection and can force changes to anti-consumer business practices and make bad actors return ill-gotten gains to consumers. Read more.
About Consumer Action
Consumer Action has been a champion of underrepresented consumers nationwide since 1971. A nonprofit organization, Consumer Action focuses on consumer education that empowers low- and moderate-income and limited-English-speaking consumers to financially prosper. It also advocates for consumers in the media and before lawmakers to advance consumer rights and promote industry-wide change.
By providing consumer education materials in multiple languages, a free national hotline, a comprehensive website and special reports about financial and consumer services, Consumer Action helps consumers assert their rights in the marketplace and make financially savvy choices. More than 6,500 community and grassroots organizations benefit annually from its extensive outreach programs, training materials and support. Read more.
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