Consumer Protection

More Than 400,000 Wireless Phone Chargers Are Recalled Over Fire Hazard

Casely, a company in Brooklyn, received 51 reports of lithium-ion batteries overheating, expanding or catching fire, resulting in six minor burn injuries.

By Aimee Ortiz

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Losing Your Home Close to Retirement Age: What to Consider Before You Sell or Rebuild

Losing your home in a disaster when you’re at or near retirement age can derail your finances and jeopardize the funds you were counting on.

By Constance Sommer

Antitrust Laws and Competition Issues Banking and Financial Institutions Capital One Financial Corporation Consumer Protection Credit Cards Discover Financial Services Federal Reserve System Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures National Community Reinvestment Coalition Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Regulation and Deregulation of Industry

Capital One and Discover Can Merge, Regulators Say

Two regulators signed off on the $35 billion deal, which the banks say will create a competitor to Visa and Mastercard. But consumer advocates warn that the deal may raise costs.

By Danielle Kaye

Banking and Financial Institutions Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Consumer Protection Content Type: Service Debit Cards Federal Deposit Insurance Corp Personal Finances Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates) Regulation and Deregulation of Industry United States Politics and Government

The $5 Limit on Overdraft Fees May Soon Be Struck Down

The cap, approved last year, never took effect, though some banks voluntarily lowered or eliminated their fees. Here are some tips on how to avoid or reduce your costs.

By Ann Carrns