Consumer Federation of America

Washington, D.C. February 1, 2021 — Consumer Federation of America (CFA) sent a letter to the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) urging them to adopt a model rule for life insurance underwriters that might want to delay or deny coverage to people who had COVID-19 and recovered or had symptoms but no diagnosis. The letter is in response […]

Author Archives: Consumer Federation of America

Recovered COVID-19 Patients Facing New Life Insurance Hurdles in Europe, Protections Needed for American Consumers

CFA Predicts Impact on Consumers and Real Estate Brokers If Courts Require Uncoupled Commissions

Genetic Testing Kits for Holiday Giving?? Beware of Privacy Risks, Test Variations and Incorrect Assumptions

Are Consumers Getting What They Think They Are with Genetic Testing?

Groups Sue Energy Dept. for Failure to Update 25 Overdue Efficiency Standards

Real Estate Referral Fees, Unknown to Most Consumers, Contribute to High, Uniform Commission Rates

Nation’s Top Consumer Complaints

OCC Proposal will Eviscerate State Lending Caps and Embolden Predatory Lenders during Financial Crisis

CFPB Rolls Back Payday Loan Rule Just When Consumers Need More, Not Less, Protection

U.S. DOT Enables Carmakers To Bypass Safety Rules, Weakens the Public’s Ability to Hold Them Accountable

A decade of Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) recall analysis: Over 100 recalls in 10 years

CFA: Nation’s Top Consumer Complaints

CFA Warns – July 4th Is the Most Dangerous Day for Adults and Children on OHVs

Jack Gillis: Repeal the Pink Tax on Women

DOE Inaction Costs Consumers Billions in Wasted Energy

Home Buyers and Sellers Are Confused and Harmed by Complex, Poorly Enforced State Laws on Real Estate Agent Disclosures

Civil Rights, Consumer, and Privacy Organizations Unite to Release Principles for Privacy Legislation

Auto Fuel Efficiency Saves Consumers Almost Four Times Its Technology Cost

Auto Insurers often charge identical neighbors considerably higher premiums because of ZIP Code differences

Over 70 Million Vehicles On The Road With Open Recalls