In "Land of the Fee: Hidden Costs and the Decline of the American Middle Class", Devin Fergus offers a compelling explanation for the mounting problem of wealth inequality: the explosion of fees accompanying virtually every transaction that people make.
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- August 11, 2020Consumer Action launches COVID-19 Educational Project
- August 05, 2020Student-parents struggle to juggle college, work and childcare
- August 03, 2020Data is being collected from your phone and used to score you
- July 27, 2020One home, a lifetime of impact
- July 22, 2020In housing, surprising evidence the fight against racism is working
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Consumer Action INSIDER - August 2020 The August 2020 issue of Consumer Action INSIDER features articles on an annual Federal Trade Commission (FTC) PrivacyCon event, which brought together academics, policymakers and advocates to consider the lack privacy rules around consumer health data (particularly relating to health and wellness apps); the many problems that come with purchasing and maintaining a timeshare--especially now during the coronavirus pandemic; Consumer Action's recent (and well-attended) webinar on COVID-19 scams and healthcare fraud; coverage of our coalition efforts; the latest CFPB happenings; and new settlements posted in our Class Action Database. (Monday, August 03, 2020)
Five Recent Publications
Fair housing rights for those affected by the pandemic (Vietnamese) Đối phó với COVID-19.
The federal Fair Housing Act protects rental housing applicants, tenants, homeowners and prospective homebuyers from various forms of discrimination. This publication explains how these same rights may protect you from discrimination related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the steps to take if you do experience discrimination.
Fair housing rights for those affected by the pandemic (Chinese) 應對COVID-19（新冠肺炎）.
The federal Fair Housing Act protects rental housing applicants, tenants, homeowners and prospective homebuyers from various forms of discrimination. This publication explains how these same rights may protect you from discrimination related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the steps to take if you do experience discrimination.
Fair housing rights for those affected by the pandemic (Korean) COVID-19에 대한 대응.
The federal Fair Housing Act protects rental housing applicants, tenants, homeowners and prospective homebuyers from various forms of discrimination. This publication explains how these same rights may protect you from discrimination related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the steps to take if you do experience discrimination.
Fair housing rights for those affected by the pandemic (Spanish) Cómo hacerle frente al COVID-19.
The federal Fair Housing Act protects rental housing applicants, tenants, homeowners and prospective homebuyers from various forms of discrimination. This publication explains how these same rights may protect you from discrimination related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the steps to take if you do experience discrimination.
Fair housing rights for those affected by the pandemic Coping with COVID-19.
The federal Fair Housing Act protects rental housing applicants, tenants, homeowners and prospective homebuyers from various forms of discrimination. This publication explains how these same rights may protect you from discrimination related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the steps to take if you do experience discrimination.
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