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Giving to charity this holiday season? Know these tips before you donate
Read full article: Giving to charity this holiday season? Know these tips before you donateThe holidays are a time when many people open their wallets to donate to charities, but if youāre not careful, you could be donating to a scam.
Questions to ask before you hire someone to install your outdoor lights this holiday
Read full article: Questions to ask before you hire someone to install your outdoor lights this holidayMike Chapeau installs Christmas lights for clients during the holidays. He warns people to ask questions and wait for the work to be done before they hand over money.
ComisiĆ³n Federal de Comercio descubre inconsistencias de precios en funerarias durante investigaciĆ³n
Read full article: ComisiĆ³n Federal de Comercio descubre inconsistencias de precios en funerarias durante investigaciĆ³nLa ComisiĆ³n Federal de Comercio realizĆ³ su primera investigaciĆ³n telefĆ³nica encubierta sobre la regla funeraria, y descubriĆ³ que varios proveedores de servicios funerarios no entregan la informaciĆ³n de precios como lo exige la ley, segĆŗn un nuevo informe.
Undercover FTC phone sweep uncovers pricing inaccuracies at funeral homes
Read full article: Undercover FTC phone sweep uncovers pricing inaccuracies at funeral homesThe Federal Trade Commissionās first-ever undercover Funeral Rule phone sweep found several funeral providers are not giving out pricing information to customers as required by law, according to a new report.
Aplicaciones de pago digital enfrentarĆ”n nueva supervisiĆ³n federal bajo nueva regla
Read full article: Aplicaciones de pago digital enfrentarĆ”n nueva supervisiĆ³n federal bajo nueva reglaLa Oficina de ProtecciĆ³n Financiera del Consumidor ha finalizado una nueva normativa que introduce la supervisiĆ³n federal para las principales aplicaciones de pago digital, como Venmo, Cash App y PayPal.
Digital payment apps face new federal oversight under new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau rule
Read full article: Digital payment apps face new federal oversight under new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ruleThe Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has finalized a new rule introducing federal oversight for major digital payment apps like Venmo, Cash App, and PayPal. The rule takes effect 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register.
Recall Roundup: Medical King Bed Rails, Hallmark Ornament, Outdoor Essentials Planter Boxes pulled for safety
Read full article: Recall Roundup: Medical King Bed Rails, Hallmark Ornament, Outdoor Essentials Planter Boxes pulled for safetyThe recalls involve potential dangers such as risk of mold exposure, injury hazards and death by suffocation.
Federal Trade Commission offers free privacy and online safety program for children
Read full article: Federal Trade Commission offers free privacy and online safety program for childrenThe Federal Trade Commission's Youville program teaches kids ages 8-12 to understand privacy and online safety, advertising, spotting scams, and digital citizenship.
How the proposed Trump administration tariffs could impact your wallet
Read full article: How the proposed Trump administration tariffs could impact your walletA local economist and the National Retail Federation say the Trump administrationās proposed tariff policies on $3 trillion of U.S. imports, which could boost domestic manufacturing and create more jobs, will likely raise consumer prices.
How President-elect Trumpās proposed mass deportations could impact economy, your wallet
Read full article: How President-elect Trumpās proposed mass deportations could impact economy, your walletPresident-elect Donald Trump has promised to launch mass deportations as soon as he takes office. While the policy aims to target undocumented people, one local economist says the effects could ripple across the workforce, particularly in industries that rely on migrant labor.
Recall Roundup: Govee Electric Space Heaters, Quad Lock Battery Pack, Baofali Crib Bumpers pulled for safety
Read full article: Recall Roundup: Govee Electric Space Heaters, Quad Lock Battery Pack, Baofali Crib Bumpers pulled for safetySeveral popular products have been recalled due to serious safety concerns, including a Wolf Appliance, battery pack and crib bumpers.
Suscripciones sin trampas: la FTC combate prƔcticas engaƱosas
Read full article: Suscripciones sin trampas: la FTC combate prĆ”cticas engaƱosasĀæAlguna vez has intentado cancelar una suscripciĆ³n y terminaste mĆ”s frustrado que cuando te inscribiste? Eso estĆ” a punto de cambiar gracias a una nueva regla aprobada por la ComisiĆ³n Federal de Comercio de Estados Unidos.
Best shopping deals in November
Read full article: Best shopping deals in NovemberThanksgiving is later this year, which means those big Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are closer to Christmas, but that doesnāt mean you canāt find a bargain earlier in the month. Consumer Reports hand-picked some of the best November deals to help you start the holiday shopping season.
FreĆr un pavo en casa puede ser riesgoso, sigue estos pasos para prevenir incendios
Read full article: FreĆr un pavo en casa puede ser riesgoso, sigue estos pasos para prevenir incendiosUno de los errores mĆ”s peligrosos es sumergir el pavo antes de que estĆ© completamente descongelado. Hacerlo rĆ”pidamente crea una peligrosa bola de fuego.
PrĆ©stamos de dĆa de pago: el riesgo oculto que te puede costar caro
Read full article: PrĆ©stamos de dĆa de pago: el riesgo oculto que te puede costar caroCon las fiestas a la vuelta de la esquina, es posible que necesites dinero extra para comprar regalos o planear viajes. Si estĆ”s pensando en pedir un prĆ©stamo, asegĆŗrate de que un prĆ©stamo de dĆa de pago no sea tu primera opciĆ³n.
Texas eliminarĆ” inspecciones de seguridad vehicular para la mayorĆa de los autos en 2025
Read full article: Texas eliminarĆ” inspecciones de seguridad vehicular para la mayorĆa de los autos en 2025A partir de 2025, los propietarios de vehĆculos no comerciales en Texas ya no tendrĆ”n que realizar inspecciones de seguridad, segĆŗn el Departamento de Seguridad PĆŗblica de Texas (DPS).
Struggling with medical debt? Hereās how a consumer watchdog is taking action to protect patients
Read full article: Struggling with medical debt? Hereās how a consumer watchdog is taking action to protect patientsMedical debt is a growing issue in the US, with many patients stuck paying bills they may not owe. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken steps to address these concerns and provide protections for patients facing unfair debt collection practices.
Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
Read full article: Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schoolsA nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria bacteria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds.
US agency adopts rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions
Read full article: US agency adopts rule to make it easier for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptionsThe Federal Trade Commission has adopted a rule that will require businesses to make it easy for consumers to cancel unwanted subscriptions and memberships.
San Marcos City Council approves incentive agreement for new H-E-B store
Read full article: San Marcos City Council approves incentive agreement for new H-E-B storeThe San Marcos City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to approve an Economic Development Incentive Agreement with H-E-B, paving the way for a new grocery store in the city.
Social media companies failed to protect children, teens from online dangers, FTC report reveals
Read full article: Social media companies failed to protect children, teens from online dangers, FTC report revealsThe Federal Trade Commission issued a study that showed how social media companies are failing to protect teenagers from targeted advertising and online dangers.
Stock market today: Wall Street rises as tech stocks and oil prices steady themselves
Read full article: Stock market today: Wall Street rises as tech stocks and oil prices steady themselvesU.S. stocks rose following better-than-expected profit reports from Morgan Stanley, United Airlines and other big companies.
What's behind the widening gender wage gap in the US?
Read full article: What's behind the widening gender wage gap in the US?The first widening of the gender wage in 20 years is the latest indication that many women have paid a price for leaving the workforce at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, either because they lost their jobs or because they quit because of caretaking responsibilities.
Protesters demand Kellogg remove artificial colors from Froot Loops and other cereals
Read full article: Protesters demand Kellogg remove artificial colors from Froot Loops and other cerealsDozens of people have rallied outside the Michigan headquarters of WK Kellogg Co. to demand that the company remove artificial dyes from their cereals in the U.S. The maker of Froot Loops and Apple Jacks announced nearly a decade ago that it would remove artificial colors and ingredients from its products by 2018.
Consumer Reports rates smoke alarms during Fire Prevention Week
Read full article: Consumer Reports rates smoke alarms during Fire Prevention WeekThis is Fire Prevention Week, which is a good time to resurface a sobering statistic: Three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with either no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms.
Thinking of getting a payday loan? Hereās why that might make it harder to pay off your debt
Read full article: Thinking of getting a payday loan? Hereās why that might make it harder to pay off your debtPayday loans seem like a convenient way to get some extra cash when you need it most before your next check arrives, but that convenience could come at a higher cost than you anticipated.