Consumer experts are warning patients that some offerings charge much higher interest rates than regular credit cards.
Category: Consumer Protection
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Funeral Homes Don’t Have to List Prices Online. That May Change.
The rule on price disclosure was written before widespread use of the internet. Regulators are considering an update.
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A Federal Tool Could Soon Make It Easier to Compare Credit Cards
The New York Times – Business:The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which already provides some card details, is asking banks for more information about who qualifies for which cards.
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‘It’s Disgusting’: The Con Artists Who Exploit Mass Shootings
The New York Times – Business:After a gunman killed three students at Michigan State University in February, unlicensed “Spartan Strong” merchandise appeared for sale online. Experts said it’s part of a familiar pattern.
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Tips on Buying Tickets the Next Time Your Favorite Singer Is in Town
The New York Times – Business:Our columnist thought she’d gotten a good deal on Bruce Springsteen tickets. But could she have gotten a better one? Here’s what she learned.
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Supreme Court to Take Up Case on Fate of Consumer Watchdog
The New York Times – Business:A decision against the bureau could cast doubt on every rule and enforcement action the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has taken.
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United Airlines Eases Family Seating After Call to Cut Fees
The New York Times – Business:The carrier said it had changed its booking system to make it easier for families traveling with children under 12 to sit together.
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Warning Issued for Baby Trend Stroller After Death
The New York Times – Business:Another baby was injured, leading the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to warn about the risks of children getting trapped in the stroller’s front canopy if it isn’t properly used.
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GoodRx Leaked User Health Data to Facebook and Google, F.T.C. Says
The New York Times – Business:The popular drug discount app deceptively shared details on users’ illnesses and medicines with ad firms, regulators said in a legal complaint.
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Southwest Lost $220 Million Because of Holiday Meltdown
The New York Times – Travel:The airline canceled 16,700 flights before and after Christmas as it struggled to recover from bad weather.
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Air Travel Debacles Put Pete Buttigieg in the Hot Seat
The New York Times – Travel:Pete Buttigieg, the transportation secretary, is facing scrutiny after a meltdown by Southwest Airlines and a Federal Aviation Administration system outage wreaked havoc on flights.