Consumer Finance Protection Commission -- Watch President and his predecessors in a lively debate
Watch this video of showing how a debate among the last six presidents about the proposed Consumer Finance Protection Agency might go. More.
TRAVELERS' ALERT: Brazil-bound travelers beware visa bottleneck
Headed to Brazil? Not so fast. West-coast residents have been hit with a visa application processing slowdown that is making LA traffic look like a breeze. Visa applications are being processed so slowly that U.S. residents headed for Brazil may find that they won't get there.
Some grocery stores close the register on personal checks
Paying for groceries with a personal check may soon become a thing of the past. READ MORE.
Bla bla bla woofoWhat SDG&E doesn't want homeowners to know: independent auditors can help customers re-take control over runaway energy use
Getting an energy audit of your home could save on your utility costs, but when UCAN asked SDG&E to post information on home energy auditors on its own web site, it refused.
Homeowners can save money and energy with quick-fix measures
Many Southern California homeowners are weighing the cost of installing solar, but energy experts agree they should first take advantage of lower-cost energy-saving measures that can be taken now -- especially in older homes.
Scam Busters: Caller ID Spoofing
Scam Busters: Caller ID Spoofing has taken a front row seat again as portrayed by Bonnie Dempsey of the Main Street Press. Bonnie quotes UCAN's consumer advocate and "previous target of an attempted scam", Sue Macomber as stating that "government
action is urgently needed and encourages people to urge their lawmakers
to support related legislation."
Scam Busters: Caller ID Spoofing
Scam Busters: Caller ID Spoofing has taken a front row seat again as portrayed by Bonnie Dempsey of the Main Street Press. Bonnie quotes UCAN's consumer advocate and "previous target of an attempted scam", Sue Macomber as stating that "government
action is urgently needed and encourages people to urge their lawmakers
to support related legislation."
Solar Scams: More elderly victims emerge from Best Windows bankruptcy
KFMB NEWS: Best Windows and Doors has already made a name for itself selling worthless "NERF" Home Improvement rebates to unsuspecting seniors, but now reports are surfacing of deceptive dealings with costly solar panels. Best Windows and Doors latest victim? An 82-year old woman. Full Story.
New Web sites help homeowners with mortgage woes
Tired of bailouts to big irresponsible banks? How about bailing out a few consumers? If you are a troubled but somewhat responsible homeowner who needs help with a mortgage, you may qualify for your very own Big Government Bailout! MORE.
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