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Consumer Alerts

• Jul 09, 2009  Ticketmaster merger not fair to fans
  

  The proposed merger between Ticketmaster and Live Nation, which would create a monopoly with potential negative effects on consumers, has…

• Jun 22, 2009  Tempting CD rate? Do your homework first
  

  Consumer Action has learned that the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) has received inquiries and complaints about certain companies advertising…

• May 28, 2009  New renters' rights in foreclosure
  

  Renters are now afforded the right to remain in their homes for the duration of their lease - even if…

• May 21, 2009  President revamps Hope for Homeowners
  

  President Obama signed a bill into law May 20, 2009 that improves elements of the Hope for Homeowners' mortgage modification…

• May 11, 2009  Trapped by payday lenders: Wisconsin consumers share their story
  

  Crystal

  Married, No Children

  From Waukesha, Crystal and her husband bought their first home in 2005. The couple was able…

• May 06, 2009  Hotline consumer shares her story with Treasury Department
  

  Roxana Araujo meets with Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner

  Washington, DC — Roxana Araujo, from Hollywood,…

• Apr 24, 2009  Debt relief for those who can't pay the minimum
  

  For cardholders whose debts have become too much to bear and are no longer able to make their minimum monthly…

• Mar 20, 2009  Obama home loan modification details released
  

  A new government website has been unveiled to help homeowners who are struggling to afford their homes. It is

• Mar 16, 2009  Laid-off workers may be eligible for reduction in COBRA premiums
  

  The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA) provides for a 65% reduction in COBRA premiums for laid-off workers…

• Feb 09, 2009  DTV transition: What does it mean for you?
  

  Congress recently passed the DTV Delay Act, which extends the deadline for full-power broadcast TV stations to complete the DTV…

• Dec 22, 2008  Report: Universal postal service & postal monopoly
  

  The Postal Regulatory Commission has sent its Report on Universal Postal Service and the Postal Monopoly to the President and…

• Nov 12, 2008  Get your specialty credit reports
  

  The Privacy Rights Clearinghouse has released a new educational fact sheet,

• Aug 26, 2008  FCC surveys DTV converter boxes
  

  The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued a consumer advisory on the features offered by 32 digital-to-analog converter boxes.

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• Aug 05, 2008  Protect yourself (and your money) from ID theft
  

  The Federal Trade Commission has a new fact sheet on its recently issued "red flag" regulations that require financial institutions…

• Jul 17, 2008  How to buy a car on Craigslist
  

  The auto sales section on Craigslist can sometimes seem like the used car showroom floor of your dreams or, more…

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