CFA – Press Release
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CFA – Press Release
October 2023
Topics in this issue:
New Report Highlights Consumer Risks and Regulatory Gaps in “Buy Now, Pay Later” Services
Federal Agencies Continue the Fight Against Junk Fees
By Insuring Coal Mines, Insurance Companies Are Profiting from the Climate Crisis and Then Foisting These Costs onto Consumers
Voluntary Window Covering Safety Standard Fails to Protect Children
Guest Blog: The Indigenous Origins of Regenerative Agriculture
New Report Highlights Consumer Risks and Regulatory Gaps in “Buy Now, Pay Later” Services
October 25, 2023 | consumerfed.org
A recent report by the Consumer Federation of America and the Center for Responsible Lending provides an in-depth analysis of the “Buy Now, Pay Later” (BNPL) industry.
Federal Agencies Continue the Fight Against Junk Fees
October 11, 2023 | consumerfed.org
President Biden announced a major step forward in the government-wide effort to crack down on junk fees.
By Insuring Coal Mines, Insurance Companies Are Profiting from the Climate Crisis and Then Foisting These Costs onto Consumers
By: Michael DeLong – Research and Advocacy Associate
October 19, 2023 | consumerfed.org
Climate change impacts Americans both directly and indirectly. Over the past year, homeowners and businesses have felt the effects of climate change on their wallets when they open up their insurance bills.
Voluntary Window Covering Safety Standard Fails to Protect Children
October 12, 2023 | consumerfed.org
Unsafe custom window coverings continue to present an ongoing, serious risk to children and are one of the top hazards in homes today. Advocates urge the Consumer Product Safety Commission to address this hidden hazard.
This piece was originally published on NFU’s website.
The Indigenous Origins of Regenerative Agriculture
By: Tracy Heim, NFU Intern
October 12, 2023 | nfu.org
National Farmers Union (NFU) celebrates the invaluable contributions of Native Americans and the Indigenous origins of many practices currently used in the regenerative agricultural movement.
CFA News Update is a publication of the Consumer Federation of America
Editor: Nicholas Rubando