News Headlines

Taken from the front pages of newspapers around the nation, News Headlines is your source for consumer issues. Access current and archived News Headlines collected by Consumer Action. News Headlines are listed in reverse chronological order, grouped by year, then month to allow for easier browsing.

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2010

February

Feb 08, 2010

• A growing appreciation for cents off
• Obama plans bipartisan summit on health care
• More consumers just say no to credit cards

Feb 07, 2010

• Paying your credit card bill before the mortgage
• Can the U.S. government require you to get an IRA?

Feb 06, 2010

• Fighting insurance claims requires perseverance
• Reliability ratings not always reliable
• Questions to ask before buying disability insurance
• One bowl = 2 Servings. FDA may fix that

Feb 05, 2010

• Anthem Blue Cross dramatically raising rates for Californians
• Lobbying imperils overhaul of student loans
• NHTSA overly reliant on carmakers’ accounts during complaint reviews
• Ford reconoce que también tiene problemas con los frenos de sus híbridos

Feb 04, 2010

• Recent news on Toyota recalls (Chinese)
• Blogging is for old people
• State Farm cancels thousands in Florida
• Important tax credit might be overlooked
• NSA to help Google ward off cyberattacks
• Toyota indaga frenos del Lexus tras admitir problemas en el Prius

Feb 03, 2010

• Lost your house - but still have to pay?
• No help in sight, more homeowners walk away
• Consumer watchdog agency may get lost in shuffle
• Other autos under scrutiny for safety issues
• Investigators may fault Toyota electronic throttles

Feb 02, 2010

• ‘Rapid refund’ loans prompt warning from CA attorney general
• Toyota’s fast recall fix raises questions
• Aging: Higher co-payments tied to costlier care
• Rising FHA default rate foreshadows a crush of foreclosures

Feb 01, 2010

• Safety of cars’ keyless entry, ignitions questioned
• Do you use more energy than your neighbors?
• Toyota details plan to fix pedals

January

Jan 31, 2010

• Chiropractic visits lead to higher premium
• Tax breaks 101

Jan 30, 2010

• FHA suspends anti-flipping rules to boost foreclosure sales
• The unloved annuity gets a hug from Obama

Jan 29, 2010

• eBay seller fees to change in March
• Obama seeks tax credits for companies that hire new workers
• ‘Smart pedals’ could stop crashes like those behind recall
• Administration tightens requirements for mortgage relief

Jan 28, 2010

• Ameriquest settles predatory lending lawsuits
• California mortgage defaults drop
• Apple reveals the iPad tablet
• Toyota concedes quality took back seat
• Se acelera el problema de Toyota

Jan 27, 2010

• Getting hung up on basic phone rate increases
• Turn your gold into cash
• Toyota stops sales of Camry and 7 other models in recall
• Ailing banks favor salaries over shareholders

Jan 26, 2010

• Mortgage ‘relief’ leads to foreclosure notice
• Midas car repair shops settle fraud allegations

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