Press Releases

Access current and archived press releases from Consumer Action. Press Releases are listed in reverse chronological order, grouped by year, than month to allow for easier browsing.

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2009

February

• Feb 12, 2009  Senate credit card hearing: Now what?

January

• Jan 30, 2009  Consumer victory: National wreck registry is a reality
• Jan 29, 2009  Keep an eye on five emerging cell phone issues
• Jan 14, 2009  Privacy necessary to ensure success of Health IT
• Jan 13, 2009  MoneyWi$e computer based training now available in Spanish

2008

December

• Dec 22, 2008  New credit card rules will help rebalance lopsided system
• Dec 18, 2008  Consumer Action Reacts to Federal Reserve Credit Card Rules

November

• Nov 18, 2008  ‘Gift Card Holder’s Bill of Rights’ for holiday season
• Nov 05, 2008  New website provides consumer education on insurance
• Nov 03, 2008  Consumer Action insurance poll highlights downsides to filing a claim

October

• Oct 29, 2008  Poll finds consumers concerned about credit in current economy

September

• Sep 24, 2008  CA to Congress: Protect homeowners and taxpayers

August

• Aug 26, 2008  Consumer Action poll: Cardholders see credit limits drop
• Aug 14, 2008  New online MoneyWi$e financial education resource

July

• Jul 23, 2008  Consumer Action releases 2008 Credit Card Survey
• Jul 18, 2008  Consumer Action comments on Fed credit card proposals

May

• May 07, 2008  MoneyWi$e goes to Louisiana
• May 05, 2008  Banking regulators target credit card abuses

April

• Apr 17, 2008  Consumer Action testifies on credit card abuses
• Apr 15, 2008  House holds financial literacy hearing
• Apr 03, 2008  U.S. Senate ignores help for homeowners
• Apr 01, 2008  Final report on tax refund loans released

February

• Feb 07, 2008  Maloney bill targets credit card abuses
• Feb 06, 2008  Consumer Action joins auto-fraud database lawsuit

January

• Jan 15, 2008  Anti-predatory lending advice in Spanish

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