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CA News & Special Reports

CA News Logo Consumer Action INSIDER - June 2021 The June 2021 issue of INSIDER brings you stories about our recent activities and publications, including the most recent Consumer Action News issue, about liability insurance, and a new webinar explaining the rise of "contactless payment" methods due to the pandemic. Regular features include Hotline Chronicles, CFPB Watch and new additions to our Class Action Database. (Monday, May 31, 2021)

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Five Recent Publications

Tax basics for earners in the ‘sharing economy’ (Korean)

Tax basics for earners in the ‘sharing economy’ (Korean).

The sharing economy might enable you to put a little extra cash in your pockets in your spare time, or it could be your primary source of income. Either way, earning money will have an impact on your tax situation. This publication, while not tax advice, will help you understand how to report your income and expenses accurately, why you should take advantage of all the deductions you’re entitled to, how to avoid an unpleasant surprise when you file your tax return, and where to get more information and assistance.

Insuring Yourself in the ‘Sharing Economy’ (Spanish)

Insuring Yourself in the ‘Sharing Economy’ (Spanish).

La “economía colaborativa” puede ofrecer nuevas formas de ganar dinero, pero, como con cualquier negocio o trabajo por cuenta propia, se deben tomar en cuenta algunas cuestiones relacionadas con el seguro. Esta publicación explica los riesgos potenciales asociados con cada tipo de actividad “colaborativa”, el tipo de protección que ofrecen las “plataformas” que conectan a los usuarios, cómo el seguro personal puede resultar insuficiente, cuáles son las opciones para obtener protección completa y dónde conseguir más información.

Insuring yourself in the ‘sharing economy’ (Vietnamese)

Insuring yourself in the ‘sharing economy’ (Vietnamese).

The “sharing economy” can offer you new ways to earn, but, as with any business or self-employment venture, there are insurance issues to consider. This publication explains the potential risks associated with each type of “sharing,” what protection is typically available from the “platforms” that connect users, how your personal insurance may fall short, what your options are for full protection, and where to get more information.

Insuring yourself in the ‘sharing economy’ (Korean)

Insuring yourself in the ‘sharing economy’ (Korean).

The “sharing economy” can offer you new ways to earn, but, as with any business or self-employment venture, there are insurance issues to consider. This publication explains the potential risks associated with each type of “sharing,” what protection is typically available from the “platforms” that connect users, how your personal insurance may fall short, what your options are for full protection, and where to get more information.

Questions and Answers about Insurance in the ‘Sharing Economy’

Questions and Answers about Insurance in the ‘Sharing Economy’.

Written in Q&A format, this eight-page backgrounder expounds on the topics covered in the “Insuring Yourself in the ‘Sharing Economy‘” guide.

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BookNotes

Scammed Cover ArtScammed  Once upon a time store prices were simple and fair, businesses stood behind their products with guarantees free of fine print and loopholes, and companies genuinely seemed to care about their valued customers—but those days are long gone. In his new exposé, consumer advocate Christopher…

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Recovering from Identity Theft Cover ArtThe Complete Idiot’s Guide to Recovering from Identity Theft 

Identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the United States and in many cases the victim has no knowledge of the theft until the situation is dire. Even then, most people have no idea what to do to get their lives…

Busted Cover ArtBusted 

"Busted: Life Inside the Great Mortgage Meltdown" is a personal and journalistic look at the free-wheeling lending that led to our nation's housing crisis. A veteran New York Times economics reporter, Edmund L. Andrews was intimately aware of the dangers posed by easy mortgages…

Prescription for Real Health Care Reform Cover ArtPrescription for Real Health Care Reform 

Conversations on how to reform healthcare are long-standing and varied. But healthcare costs have soared, health insurance companies get richer and even those who pay dearly for health insurance frequently find that their policies don’t adequately cover them when they need their coverage most.

You Can’t Cheat an Honest Man Cover ArtYou Can’t Cheat an Honest Man 

Since the Bernard Madoff "Ponzi scheme" scandal broke, shocking investors and the Wall Street community, this insider's guide to investment rip-offs, scams and con artists has been in demand. The book, published in the late '90s, is designed to educate consumers and make them…

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