Consumer
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
FTC warns scams lead to highest per-capita losses in NV
Financial Literacy Month might be coming to an end soon, but the Federal Trade Commission wants to help Nevadans year-around spot, avoid and report …
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
NM aims to reduce out-of-pocket health-care costs for consumers
New Mexico saw record enrollment numbers for the Affordable Care Act this year and is now setting its sights on lowering out-of-pocket costs - those n…
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Not-so-easy money: Report details hidden fees in cash app loans
Wisconsin lawmakers recently debated reforms for payday loans. Efforts to protect consumers come amid new research about financial pain associated …
Monday, April 22, 2024
ID abortion law before SCOTUS this week
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this week on Idaho's near-total abortion ban. Idaho v. United States is on the docket for Wednesday…
Monday, April 22, 2024
FTC: Grocers gouging consumers with food prices
Food prices remain high, in Montana and across the country. A new report by the Federal Trade Commission says the country's largest grocery …
Monday, April 22, 2024
Utahns lost big to scammers in 2023. Expert has tips to protect yourself
April is Financial Literacy Month, and the Federal Trade Commission wants to help Utahns spot, avoid and report scams to keep their money safe…
Impostor schemes on the rise in North Carolina
April is Financial Literacy Month, when the focus is on learning smart money habits but also how to protect yourself from fraud. One problem on the …
Debt dilemma poll: Hoosiers wrestle with college costs
A new Gallup and Lumina Foundation poll unveils a concerning reality: Hoosiers may lack clarity about the true cost of higher education. The survey …
Personal energy electrification plans offered at NM Earth Day event
Saving New Mexico residents money as they adapt to climate change is the goal behind an Earth Day event in Albuquerque Sunday. The Rio Grande …
CT lawmakers consider bills to boost public transit
Two pieces of legislation in Connecticut could bolster public transportation if they make it through the General Assembly. Senate Bill 277 would …
Advocates want NY HEAT Act in the final budget
The New York HEAT Act might not make the final budget. The bill reduces the state's reliance on natural gas and cuts ratepayer costs by eliminating …
A snapshot of federal investments being put to use in WI
City and county governments are feeling the pinch of rising operating costs but in Wisconsin, federal incentives are driving a range of local …