CA News & Special Reports Archive

2011

December

30

• Consumer Action INSIDER – January 2012.
  In our first issue of the INSIDER for the New Year, we review our latest efforts in the various coalitions to which we belong. We cover the CFPB's latest meeting concerning financial education for the military community, and what to do when the "talent agency" says you're beautiful enough for prime time? These and other stories in our latest edition of the INSIDER.

November

01

• Consumer Action INSIDER – November 2011.
  Consumer Action recently celebrated 40 years of service. Last summer we conducted an Empower U roundtable training, and where in America is Linda Sherry? These and other stories are in this latest edition of the INSIDER!

July

29

• Consumer Action INSIDER – August 2011.
  The August issue of Consumer Action INSIDER carries news of the organization's activities, including financial empowerment efforts, our upcoming 40th anniversary celebration, and the recipients of a new round of MoneyWi$e mini grants. In Hotline Chronicles, we answer a question about moving out-of-state with a Section 8 voucher.

June

01

• Consumer Action INSIDER - June 2011.
  The June issue of Consumer Action INSIDER contains stories about staff activities, consumer advice and tips, and more.

April

29

• Consumer Action INSIDER - May 2011.
  The May 2011 issue of Consumer Action INSIDER brings you news of our activities. Among other news, we were awarded a $1 million grant from HUD, we joined an amicus brief in the Viacom v. YouTube case, and we started a new series to highlight the great services we have available on the Web.

March

31

• Consumer Action Insider - April 2011.
  This issue of Consumer Action INSIDER features stories on our new WirelessED education initiative, a moving "hostage situation," a Vermont lawsuit over prescription drug privacy and the important legacy of New York City's Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire, among other articles.

February

01

• Consumer Action INSIDER - February 2011.
  This issue of Consumer Action INSIDER features stories about some of our new projects, a report on the complaints we received last year and the tale of a fellow who failed to notice an increase in his minimum credit card payment and was made to pay for the oversight.

2010

December

28

• Consumer Action INSIDER - January 2011.
  The January 2011 issue of Consumer Action INSIDER offers a recap of a banner year for consumer protections, a look at our privacy work and a consumer's experience with bogus "debt collectors."

01

• Consumer Action Insider - December 2010.
  This issue of Consumer Action INSIDER includes stories about our first annual Financial Empowerment Conference, the outcome of a service grant we received from the Taproot Foundation and a consumer's experience with a "free trial" that was anything but free.

November

• Consumer Action Insider - November 2010.
  This issue of Consumer Action INSIDER includes stories about a lawsuit that is challenging class action prohibitions in consumer contracts, legislation to give student loan debtors the right to file bankruptcy, outreach efforts around housing and credit cards, and scams targeting to people looking for love on the Internet.

September

30

• Consumer Action INSIDER - October 2010.
  This issue of Consumer Action INSIDER includes stories about the success of a Louisiana group that is using our MoneyWi$e modules to help people become financially self-sufficient; health privacy proposed rules that don't make the grade; a new content partnership with Insure.com; a credit card training we held in Minnesota; and a prescription for handling complaints about your doctor.

01

• Consumer Action INSIDER - September 2010.
  The September issue of INSIDER contains articles on the recent activities of Consumer Action and its staff. This month we share stories about the awardees in our mini-grants program, a fraud we uncovered in the Chinese speaking community in San Francisco and our training activities in the Lone Star state, among other news.

2009

January

30

• 2008-2009 Winter Issue: Dealing With Debt.
  The Dealing With Debt Issue of Consumer Action News focuses on the current state of indebtedness in the U.S. and how consumers can take charge and avoid long-term financial damage.

2006

December

12

• Winter 2006: Housing Report.
  Consumer Action News takes an in-depth look at some important housing topics, including predatory lending, Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan reform and the controversial "exotic" mortgages as well as stories to help people consider whether they should buy a home or continue to rent, and whether to sell or rent their homes if they have to move.