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Empowering consumers through news and reviews since 1998.

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A new survey found that 67% of Americans want Congress to end the twice-yearly clock changes. Permanent daylight saving time was the most popular option, although some people have concerns about darker winter mornings. consumeraffairs.com/news/ame…
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A new survey identifies 35 housing markets where home values are at least $50,000 below their state averages. consumeraffairs.com/news/peo…
Mortgage rates are rising: Where homebuyers can still find affordable homes

Mortgage rates are rising: Where homebuyers can still find affordable homes

MoneyLion identified 35 housing markets where home values are at least $50,000 below their state averages.Lower home prices don’t always mean a more afford

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Workers’ annual contributions for family health insurance rose 9% in 2026, reaching an average of $7,471. consumeraffairs.com/news/wor…
Workers are paying more for job-based health insurance, KFF finds

Workers are paying more for job-based health insurance, KFF finds

Workers’ annual contributions for family health insurance rose 9% in 2026, reaching an average of $7,471.Total family premiums, including employers’ paymen

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Consumers are bringing their own AI tools into customer service conversations to research policies and challenge answers. consumeraffairs.com/news/cou…
Could AI help you in your encounters with customer service?

Could AI help you in your encounters with customer service?

Consumers are bringing their own AI tools into customer service conversations to research policies, prepare questions and challenge answers.A Capacity surv

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Did you know Target has a 14-day price adjustment policy? ConsumerAffairs reporter Kyle James shares what to know and how you can get your money back. consumeraffairs.com/news/bou…
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New license plate reader technology could link vehicles to the electronic devices inside them, raising new privacy questions. consumeraffairs.com/news/new…
New license plate reader technology raises concerns about phone tracking

New license plate reader technology raises concerns about phone tracking

License plate readers are getting smarter: New technology can detect wireless signals from phones, smartwatches, and other electronic devices inside vehicl

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Is traditional TV making a comeback? New research suggests traditional TV and streaming platforms are finding room to coexist. consumeraffairs.com/news/is-…
Is traditional TV making a comeback?

Is traditional TV making a comeback?

Streaming platforms haven't completely replaced traditional television when it comes to watching series.Weekly episode releases received slightly high

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Mortgage rates fell for a second straight week, with the average 30-year fixed rate declining to 7.24% — but costs remain over a percentage point higher than last year. consumeraffairs.com/news/mor…
Mortgage rates fall again, offering homebuyers modest relief

Mortgage rates fall again, offering homebuyers modest relief

Mortgage rates fell for a second straight week, with the average 30-year fixed rate declining to 7.24%.The pullback offers modest savings, but borrowing co

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Furniture, electronics, and alarms are part of this week's recall roundup. See the latest safety recalls and consumer warnings: consumeraffairs.com/news/con…
Consumer product safety recall roundup for October 30, 2026

Consumer product safety recall roundup for October 30, 2026

October 30

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Walmart's receipt checks aren't just about theft. One shopper's check caught a duplicate charge, and you don't have to show it. consumeraffairs.com/news/why…
Why Walmart sometimes checks your receipt at the door — and how it differs from Costco

Why Walmart sometimes checks your receipt at the door — and how it differs from Costco

Walmart doesn't check every shopper's receipt: Unlike Costco, Walmart employees generally conduct selective receipt checks rather than checking e

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Cheerios is introducing a resealable Ziploc bag inside its cereal boxes to help preserve freshness. consumeraffairs.com/news/che…
Cheerios adds resealable bags that could help consumers waste less cereal

Cheerios adds resealable bags that could help consumers waste less cereal

Cheerios is introducing a resealable Ziploc bag inside its cereal boxes to help preserve freshness.A built-in pouring spout could mean fewer spills and les

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A daily pill meant to help older dogs live longer just cleared two big FDA hurdles. ConsumerAffairs reporter Mark Huffman shares what to know. consumeraffairs.com/news/a-p…
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DoorDash plans to acquire Instacart for $17 billion. What does this mean for the price of grocery delivery? consumeraffairs.com/news/doo…
DoorDash is buying Instacart for $17 billion — will grocery delivery get cheaper?

DoorDash is buying Instacart for $17 billion — will grocery delivery get cheaper?

DoorDash plans to buy Instacart for about $17 billion: The move combines two major delivery platforms.A single membership could replace DashPass and Instac

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The FTC is investigating nine major companies on how personal data influences pricing and worker compensation. consumeraffairs.com/news/ftc…
FTC probes how companies use personal data to set prices and worker pay

FTC probes how companies use personal data to set prices and worker pay

The FTC has ordered nine major companies to disclose how they use personal information to determine prices and worker compensation.The inquiry covers airli

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One-third of Americans say they may have lost track of retirement savings from a previous employer, according to new research. consumeraffairs.com/news/cha…
Changing jobs can leave retirement savings behind, survey finds

Changing jobs can leave retirement savings behind, survey finds

One-third of Americans say they may have lost track of retirement savings from a previous employer, according to new Empower research.Younger adults report

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Amazon knows more than your shopping history — its "About You" feature reveals personal insights used for product recommendations. ConsumerAffairs reporter Kyle James shares what to know and how to find your profile. consumeraffairs.com/news/ama…
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Amazon is introducing a new invitation-only system for a popular NeeDoh toy — and other hot holiday gifts could be next. consumeraffairs.com/news/ama…
Amazon's invitation-only toy sales could be a sign of what's coming this Christmas

Amazon's invitation-only toy sales could be a sign of what's coming this Christmas

Amazon is making shoppers request invitations: The hard-to-find NeeDoh Teenie 10-Pack is available through an invitation-only purchasing system.Getting sel

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Consumer confidence rose sharply in October, reaching its highest level since June. consumeraffairs.com/news/inf…
Inflation worries persist, but consumer confidence improved in October

Inflation worries persist, but consumer confidence improved in October

Consumer confidence rose sharply in October, reaching its highest level since June as Americans expressed more optimism about current business conditions a

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Lead was found in 99% of cat foods examined in a new report from the Clean Label Project. consumeraffairs.com/news/hea…
Heavy metals found in 99% of cat foods tested, study finds

Heavy metals found in 99% of cat foods tested, study finds

Testing found lead in 99% of cat foods examined, with cadmium and arsenic also widespread.Fish-based foods had significantly higher mercury levels, while d

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Looking to make some extra money before the holidays? Amazon is hiring more than 300,000 seasonal workers for the 2026 holiday season, offering average pay of $20 an hour. Here's how to apply. consumeraffairs.com/news/ama…
Amazon is hiring 300,000 holiday workers at around $20 an hour — here's how to apply

Amazon is hiring 300,000 holiday workers at around $20 an hour — here's how to apply

300,000+ jobs available: Amazon is hiring nationwide for seasonal, part-time, and full-time positions ahead of the holidays.Pay averages $20 an hour: Seaso

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