CA News & Special Reports Archive
2011
December
30
- Consumer Action INSIDER – January 2012.
In our first issue of the INSIDER for the New Year, we review our latest efforts in the various coalitions to which we belong. We cover the CFPB's latest meeting concerning financial education for the military community, and what to do when the "talent agency" says you're beautiful enough for prime time? These and other stories in our latest edition of the INSIDER.
November
28
- 2011 Fall Issue: Secured Credit Card Survey.
The Fall 2011 issue of Consumer Action News features our new Secured Credit Card Survey. Secured credit cards are backed by a security deposit that you provide to the card issuer. Terms vary widely among surveyed cards so it pays to compare before you apply for a secured credit card.
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- Consumer Action INSIDER – November 2011.
Consumer Action recently celebrated 40 years of service. Last summer we conducted an Empower U roundtable training, and where in America is Linda Sherry? These and other stories are in this latest edition of the INSIDER!
July
29
- Consumer Action INSIDER – August 2011.
The August issue of Consumer Action INSIDER carries news of the organization's activities, including financial empowerment efforts, our upcoming 40th anniversary celebration, and the recipients of a new round of MoneyWi$e mini grants. In Hotline Chronicles, we answer a question about moving out-of-state with a Section 8 voucher.
June
01
May
25
- 2011 Spring Issue: Wireless Special Issue.
The Spring edition of Consumer Action News — our Wireless Special Issue — focuses on the growing use of data-ready communications devices such as smartphones. The lead story is a survey of parental controls at the top six carriers. See the Table of Contents for other topics.
April
29
- Consumer Action INSIDER - May 2011.
The May 2011 issue of Consumer Action INSIDER brings you news of our activities. Among other news, we were awarded a $1 million grant from HUD, we joined an amicus brief in the Viacom v. YouTube case, and we started a new series to highlight the great services we have available on the Web.
March
31
- Consumer Action Insider - April 2011.
This issue of Consumer Action INSIDER features stories on our new WirelessED education initiative, a moving "hostage situation," a Vermont lawsuit over prescription drug privacy and the important legacy of New York City's Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, among other articles.
February
02
- 2010-2011 Credit Card Survey.
Consumer Action's 2010-2011 Credit Card Survey contains information on credit card rates, fees, terms and industry practices for 41 cards from 20 issuers.
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- Consumer Action INSIDER - February 2011.
This issue of Consumer Action INSIDER features stories about some of our new projects, a report on the complaints we received last year and the tale of a fellow who failed to notice an increase in his minimum credit card payment and was made to pay for the oversight.
2010
December
28
- Consumer Action INSIDER - January 2011.
The January 2011 issue of Consumer Action INSIDER offers a recap of a banner year for consumer protections, a look at our privacy work and a consumer's experience with bogus "debt collectors."
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- Consumer Action Insider - December 2010.
This issue of Consumer Action INSIDER includes stories about our first annual Financial Empowerment Conference, the outcome of a service grant we received from the Taproot Foundation and a consumer's experience with a "free trial" that was anything but free.
November
- Consumer Action Insider - November 2010.
This issue of Consumer Action INSIDER includes stories about a lawsuit that is challenging class action prohibitions in consumer contracts, legislation to give student loan debtors the right to file bankruptcy, outreach efforts around housing and credit cards, and scams targeting to people looking for love on the Internet.
September
30
- Consumer Action INSIDER - October 2010.
This issue of Consumer Action INSIDER includes stories about the success of a Louisiana group that is using our MoneyWi$e modules to help people become financially self-sufficient; health privacy proposed rules that don't make the grade; a new content partnership with Insure.com; a credit card training we held in Minnesota; and a prescription for handling complaints about your doctor.
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- Consumer Action INSIDER - September 2010.
The September issue of INSIDER contains articles on the recent activities of Consumer Action and its staff. This month we share stories about the awardees in our mini-grants program, a fraud we uncovered in the Chinese speaking community in San Francisco and our training activities in the Lone Star state, among other news.
July
26
March
11
- 2010 Spring Issue: Travel Insurance Issue.
Consumer Action devotes this issue of Consumer Action News to helping consumers avoid the "gotchas" when buying travel insurance. Learn the right questions to ask and the resources to use to compare travel insurance options that will provide you with financial protection when you travel.
2009
August
12
- 2009 Credit Card Survey.
Consumer Action's 2009 Credit Card Survey contains information on credit card rates, fees, terms and industry practices for 39 cards from 22 issuers.
April
14
- Health Care Action Issue [Spring 2009].
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.
January
30
- 2008-2009 Winter Issue: Dealing With Debt.
The Dealing With Debt Issue of Consumer Action News focuses on the current state of indebtedness in the U.S. and how consumers can take charge and avoid long-term financial damage.
2008
November
12
- Insurance Issue [Fall 2008].
In the Fall 2008 issue, Consumer Action focuses on insurance. The results of an online poll reveal details about consumers and insurance coverage, including the downsides to filing a claim. Other topics include credit car rental car coverage, how to add "riders" to policies, the privacy implications of "pay-as-you-drive" insurance, increased FDIC deposit insurance, rental insurance and news of a new insurance web site created by Consumer Action. For much more, see the Table of Contents below.
August
26
- 2008 Summer Issue.
This issue of Consumer Action News focuses on credit cards, and includes the results of an online poll by Consumer Action which show that card issuers will lower your credit limit under some circumstances. Other stories include a run-down on our 2008 Credit Card Survey, rewards cards, credit cards from credit unions, foreign transaction fees and more.
July
22
- 2008 Credit Card Survey.
Consumer Action's 2008 Credit Card Survey examines 41 cards from 22 financial institutions, including the top 10 U.S. credit card issuers, six low-rate issuers and six large credit unions.
May
08
- Internet Commerce Issue [Spring 2008].
This issue of Consumer Action News covers many aspects of doing business online, including payment methods, privacy, tips for security, Internet auctions, favorite e-tailer sites and sources of advice and information.
January
14
- Debt Collection Issue [Winter 2007-2008].
The Winter 2007-2008 edition of Consumer Action focuses on debt collection from a consumer viewpoint. The issue contains stories about: potential updates to the law that protects people from abusive debt collections; consumer rights to fair debt collection; how to correct inaccurate collections accounts; how to get information about who's collecting the debt, and how to deal with collections fraud.
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