Coalition Efforts

Consumer Action is working on these important issues along with other organizations. If you would like to know more about these issues, please see the "For More Information" within each effort.

Support court-supervised loan modifications in bailout
Consumer Action joined in a letter urging Congress to include provisions in financial rescue legislation that allows homeowners to restructure and modify their mortgage loans through Chapter 13 bankruptcy courts.

Financial Education in the African American Community
Consumer Action attended the first Financial Literacy Roundtable focused on financial education in the black community. The roundtable was hosted by the Department of Treasury in March 2008.

Groups support Menendez credit card bill
U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) was joined by consumer group representatives as he announced a sweeping plan to put an end to deceptive practices and irresponsible marketing by some credit card companies.

Get Direct Deposit for Your Benefits Checks
Direct deposit is safer, easier and more convenient than getting a check in the mail. Yet despite the advantages, many people who rely on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) still get checks. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Federal Reserve Banks are sponsoring Go Direct, a campaign to motivate people who receive federal benefit checks to use direct deposit.