Consumer Federation of America
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The Consumer Federation of America is an association of more than 250 nonprofit consumer organizations established to advance the consumer interest.
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We are CFA, a research, advocacy, education, and service organization dedicated to protecting #Consumers !
We are excited to join #BlueSky !
We are excited to join #BlueSky !
Watch our @sjccorn.bsky.social discuss President Trump's proposal for a 50-year #mortgage and the state of #housing in our current economy with Washington Journal
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November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Watch our @sjccorn.bsky.social discuss President Trump's proposal for a 50-year #mortgage and the state of #housing in our current economy with Washington Journal
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Congress designed the Federal Trade Commission as an independent commission to resist political pressure. That’s not a bug, it’s a critical feature. #SCOTUS must reject Trump’s illegal attempts to undo a century of law and protect the #FTC. @theverge.com
Restore fired FTC commissioner, consumer protection groups tell Supreme Court
FTC decisions should be “made by experts, not pure partisans.”
www.theverge.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Congress designed the Federal Trade Commission as an independent commission to resist political pressure. That’s not a bug, it’s a critical feature. #SCOTUS must reject Trump’s illegal attempts to undo a century of law and protect the #FTC. @theverge.com
Watch our @sjccorn.bsky.social join Caresse Jackman of @investigatetv.com to discuss her new report on #MortgageDeserts
Full story here: www.investigatetv.com/2025/11/12/m...
Full story here: www.investigatetv.com/2025/11/12/m...
November 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Watch our @sjccorn.bsky.social join Caresse Jackman of @investigatetv.com to discuss her new report on #MortgageDeserts
Full story here: www.investigatetv.com/2025/11/12/m...
Full story here: www.investigatetv.com/2025/11/12/m...
How is the current #CFPB responding to America’s #AutoLoan delinquency crisis?
Hear @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social ask Christine Zinner, of Alliance for Justice, at The People’s #Oversight Hearing @publicknowledge.bsky.social
Hear @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social ask Christine Zinner, of Alliance for Justice, at The People’s #Oversight Hearing @publicknowledge.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
How is the current #CFPB responding to America’s #AutoLoan delinquency crisis?
Hear @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social ask Christine Zinner, of Alliance for Justice, at The People’s #Oversight Hearing @publicknowledge.bsky.social
Hear @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social ask Christine Zinner, of Alliance for Justice, at The People’s #Oversight Hearing @publicknowledge.bsky.social
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the 50-year #mortgage is a distraction: today’s first-time homebuyers would still be paying until they are 90 (!), and lose out on the wealth-building potential of homeownership. A nonsense solution by an unserious regulator #FHFA
As first-time homebuyers get older, the 50-year #mortgage appears less manageable. The median age of first-time #homebuyers is an all-time high of 40.
“So you’ll be 90,” @sjccorn.bsky.social said, “the cost of that is that people won’t be able to build wealth through #homeownership.”
“So you’ll be 90,” @sjccorn.bsky.social said, “the cost of that is that people won’t be able to build wealth through #homeownership.”
‘Band-aid,’ ‘distraction’: Experts slam Pulte, Trump 50-year mortgage idea
The proposal comes after Trump directed Pulte to leverage Fannie and Freddie to ramp up the country’s stalled housing production.
www.politico.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
As first-time homebuyers get older, the 50-year #mortgage appears less manageable. The median age of first-time #homebuyers is an all-time high of 40.
“So you’ll be 90,” @sjccorn.bsky.social said, “the cost of that is that people won’t be able to build wealth through #homeownership.”
“So you’ll be 90,” @sjccorn.bsky.social said, “the cost of that is that people won’t be able to build wealth through #homeownership.”
‘Band-aid,’ ‘distraction’: Experts slam Pulte, Trump 50-year mortgage idea
The proposal comes after Trump directed Pulte to leverage Fannie and Freddie to ramp up the country’s stalled housing production.
www.politico.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:04 PM
As first-time homebuyers get older, the 50-year #mortgage appears less manageable. The median age of first-time #homebuyers is an all-time high of 40.
“So you’ll be 90,” @sjccorn.bsky.social said, “the cost of that is that people won’t be able to build wealth through #homeownership.”
“So you’ll be 90,” @sjccorn.bsky.social said, “the cost of that is that people won’t be able to build wealth through #homeownership.”
Today, as the nation honors those who have served, we also honor the principles they fought to uphold: duty, integrity, and fairness, as reflected in The Military Lending Act. #VeteransDay #KeepTheMLAStrong
November 11, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Today, as the nation honors those who have served, we also honor the principles they fought to uphold: duty, integrity, and fairness, as reflected in The Military Lending Act. #VeteransDay #KeepTheMLAStrong
“More people are feeling forced to go #uninsured or underinsured because #homeowners’ #insurance has become so expensive.” @sjccorn.bsky.social
Lawmakers race to protect FEMA funding where disasters made homes uninhabitable
After deadly disasters across the country, residents face rebuilding without insurance as FEMA funding and aid access remain uncertain.
san.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
“More people are feeling forced to go #uninsured or underinsured because #homeowners’ #insurance has become so expensive.” @sjccorn.bsky.social
Financial help is available for workers impacted by the #GovernmentShutdown, but the terms of these programs can differ widely. @adamrust.bsky.social
Full story here: www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...
Full story here: www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...
November 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Financial help is available for workers impacted by the #GovernmentShutdown, but the terms of these programs can differ widely. @adamrust.bsky.social
Full story here: www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...
Full story here: www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia...
What are the latest trends and issues that #consumers face when buying #Auto & #Home #Insurance ?
Find out in our latest blog
Find out in our latest blog
The Insurance Market Over the Past Five Years: What Consumers Should Know · Consumer Federation of America
Extraordinary premium increases, unfair pricing strategies, insurance companies turning their backs on communities, and the burden of government and lender mandates to purchase insurance on low- and m...
consumerfed.org
November 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM
What are the latest trends and issues that #consumers face when buying #Auto & #Home #Insurance ?
Find out in our latest blog
Find out in our latest blog
Join the Consumer Federation of America and the Economic Justice Policy Advocates Conference for an issue briefing on how #States can stop the growing problem of #SubscriptionTraps.
Date: Monday, November 17
Time: 2 ET/11 PT
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Date: Monday, November 17
Time: 2 ET/11 PT
Register Here: app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/...
November 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Join the Consumer Federation of America and the Economic Justice Policy Advocates Conference for an issue briefing on how #States can stop the growing problem of #SubscriptionTraps.
Date: Monday, November 17
Time: 2 ET/11 PT
Register Here: app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/...
Date: Monday, November 17
Time: 2 ET/11 PT
Register Here: app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/...
Since January, the #CFPB has terminated, vacated or declined to enforce more than 20 consent orders, according to the Consumer Federation of America, an advocacy group tracking the #terminations.
www.newsnationnow.com
November 6, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Since January, the #CFPB has terminated, vacated or declined to enforce more than 20 consent orders, according to the Consumer Federation of America, an advocacy group tracking the #terminations.
“literally false and highly misleading.” #Meta ’s pretend attempt to protect kids on its platforms is the latest piece of proof that self-regulation from #BigTech is failing.
Common sense #Privacy, #AI, and platform regulation is long overdue.
@benwinters.bsky.social
Common sense #Privacy, #AI, and platform regulation is long overdue.
@benwinters.bsky.social
Exclusive | Motion Picture Trade Group Pans Instagram’s Use of ‘PG-13’ With Cease and Desist
Meta Platforms said it never claimed or implied that its teen accounts were officially PG-13 rated or certified by the MPA.
www.wsj.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:34 PM
“literally false and highly misleading.” #Meta ’s pretend attempt to protect kids on its platforms is the latest piece of proof that self-regulation from #BigTech is failing.
Common sense #Privacy, #AI, and platform regulation is long overdue.
@benwinters.bsky.social
Common sense #Privacy, #AI, and platform regulation is long overdue.
@benwinters.bsky.social
Digital #privacy experts warn that programs used to generate fake #AI images are widely accessible and require little expertise.
“You don’t need any technological sophistication,” said @benwinters.bsky.social, director of AI and privacy at CFA
Full story here: www.fox13memphis.com/news/former-...
“You don’t need any technological sophistication,” said @benwinters.bsky.social, director of AI and privacy at CFA
Full story here: www.fox13memphis.com/news/former-...
November 5, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Digital #privacy experts warn that programs used to generate fake #AI images are widely accessible and require little expertise.
“You don’t need any technological sophistication,” said @benwinters.bsky.social, director of AI and privacy at CFA
Full story here: www.fox13memphis.com/news/former-...
“You don’t need any technological sophistication,” said @benwinters.bsky.social, director of AI and privacy at CFA
Full story here: www.fox13memphis.com/news/former-...
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FHFA’s plans to lower affordable #housing goals
➡️ This means that up to 177,000 families could lose access to GSE-backed #mortgages!
CFA is joined by 27 leading consumer, Civil Rights, and housing groups, urging #FHFA to reverse course
➡️ This means that up to 177,000 families could lose access to GSE-backed #mortgages!
CFA is joined by 27 leading consumer, Civil Rights, and housing groups, urging #FHFA to reverse course
Honored to join this diverse coalition opposing #FHFA proposal to reduce #AffordableHousing Goals.
Up to 177,000 families could lose access to affordable #mortgages over the next three years.
View Letter Here: consumerfed.org/testimonial/...
Up to 177,000 families could lose access to affordable #mortgages over the next three years.
View Letter Here: consumerfed.org/testimonial/...
November 4, 2025 at 3:27 PM
FHFA’s plans to lower affordable #housing goals
➡️ This means that up to 177,000 families could lose access to GSE-backed #mortgages!
CFA is joined by 27 leading consumer, Civil Rights, and housing groups, urging #FHFA to reverse course
➡️ This means that up to 177,000 families could lose access to GSE-backed #mortgages!
CFA is joined by 27 leading consumer, Civil Rights, and housing groups, urging #FHFA to reverse course
Honored to join this diverse coalition opposing #FHFA proposal to reduce #AffordableHousing Goals.
Up to 177,000 families could lose access to affordable #mortgages over the next three years.
View Letter Here: consumerfed.org/testimonial/...
Up to 177,000 families could lose access to affordable #mortgages over the next three years.
View Letter Here: consumerfed.org/testimonial/...
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Honored to join this diverse coalition opposing #FHFA proposal to reduce #AffordableHousing Goals.
Up to 177,000 families could lose access to affordable #mortgages over the next three years.
View Letter Here: consumerfed.org/testimonial/...
Up to 177,000 families could lose access to affordable #mortgages over the next three years.
View Letter Here: consumerfed.org/testimonial/...
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Tell your state to end subscription traps (and check out our website!)
Proud to announce the launch of EndSubscriptionTraps.com, a powerful new digital campaign designed to spotlight and end deceptive #subscription practices through #legislation
@erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social
@econliberties.bsky.social
Center for Law & Economic Justice at UC Berkeley #ClicktoCancel
@erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social
@econliberties.bsky.social
Center for Law & Economic Justice at UC Berkeley #ClicktoCancel
November 3, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Tell your state to end subscription traps (and check out our website!)
The Consumer Federation of America recently issued a paper, “The United States of Amnesia,” making similar points. “Once again, short-term gains for a few are coming at the expense of long-term #protections for many.” @adamrust.bsky.social
#CFPB
#CFPB
Making Banking Supervision Suck Again - The American Prospect
Bank supervision consists of two main prongs: risk management and compliance. On the compliance side, consumer protection laws are being enforced less than at any time since at least the Great Recessi...
prospect.org
November 4, 2025 at 1:35 PM
The Consumer Federation of America recently issued a paper, “The United States of Amnesia,” making similar points. “Once again, short-term gains for a few are coming at the expense of long-term #protections for many.” @adamrust.bsky.social
#CFPB
#CFPB
Proud to announce the launch of EndSubscriptionTraps.com, a powerful new digital campaign designed to spotlight and end deceptive #subscription practices through #legislation
@erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social
@econliberties.bsky.social
Center for Law & Economic Justice at UC Berkeley #ClicktoCancel
@erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social
@econliberties.bsky.social
Center for Law & Economic Justice at UC Berkeley #ClicktoCancel
November 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Proud to announce the launch of EndSubscriptionTraps.com, a powerful new digital campaign designed to spotlight and end deceptive #subscription practices through #legislation
@erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social
@econliberties.bsky.social
Center for Law & Economic Justice at UC Berkeley #ClicktoCancel
@erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social
@econliberties.bsky.social
Center for Law & Economic Justice at UC Berkeley #ClicktoCancel
We were honored to receive the @consumeraction.bsky.social Consumer Excellence Award last night. We are proud of our continuing partnership to protect and inform consumers.
October 30, 2025 at 11:08 AM
We were honored to receive the @consumeraction.bsky.social Consumer Excellence Award last night. We are proud of our continuing partnership to protect and inform consumers.
Cutting off #SNAP benefits will have lasting financial repercussions.
39% of these beneficiaries are #children
20% are #elderly
10% are “nonelderly individuals with a #disability”
About 3% are #Veterans
Learn more in our latest #blog ⤵️
39% of these beneficiaries are #children
20% are #elderly
10% are “nonelderly individuals with a #disability”
About 3% are #Veterans
Learn more in our latest #blog ⤵️
What’s at Stake as the SNAP Cliff Approaches · Consumer Federation of America
Cutting off SNAP benefits will have lasting financial repercussions. 39% of SNAP beneficiaries are children. 20% are elderly. 10% are “nonelderly individuals with a disability.” About 3% are veterans.
consumerfed.org
October 29, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The Consumer Federation of America found that top #insurance executives netted more than $134 million in #compensation last year.
The Billion-Dollar Car Heist
Americans increasingly can’t afford their cars, while car insurers are raking in record profits and executive pay.
www.levernews.com
October 29, 2025 at 1:06 PM
The Consumer Federation of America found that top #insurance executives netted more than $134 million in #compensation last year.
Join us in #December for the CFA’s 38th annual Financial Services Conference.
Highlighting the damage done to #consumers when our #financial regulatory and protection agencies remain shut down.
Register Here: consumerfed.org/events/finan...
Highlighting the damage done to #consumers when our #financial regulatory and protection agencies remain shut down.
Register Here: consumerfed.org/events/finan...
October 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Join us in #December for the CFA’s 38th annual Financial Services Conference.
Highlighting the damage done to #consumers when our #financial regulatory and protection agencies remain shut down.
Register Here: consumerfed.org/events/finan...
Highlighting the damage done to #consumers when our #financial regulatory and protection agencies remain shut down.
Register Here: consumerfed.org/events/finan...
Signs of this #crisis are not merely anecdotal. A 2025 report by the Consumer Federation of America found that the average home #insurance premium increased by nearly 25 percent from 2021 to 2024.
Homeowners Are Facing an Insurance Crisis. CR Thinks These 9 Basic Rights Could Help. - Consumer Reports
All homeowners should have these nine basic homeowners insurance rights, Consumer Reports says.
www.consumerreports.org
October 28, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Signs of this #crisis are not merely anecdotal. A 2025 report by the Consumer Federation of America found that the average home #insurance premium increased by nearly 25 percent from 2021 to 2024.
If the #shutdown continues, funds for federal #food assistance programs will run dry.
“This will reverberate throughout the #economy, stressing food retailers and potentially further exacerbating rising #FoodPrices.” - Thomas Gremillion
“This will reverberate throughout the #economy, stressing food retailers and potentially further exacerbating rising #FoodPrices.” - Thomas Gremillion
Giving thanks in hard times: Americans navigate shaky economy as holidays approach
As the holidays approach, more Americans are navigating an uneasy economy as they search for holiday deals.
san.com
October 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM
If the #shutdown continues, funds for federal #food assistance programs will run dry.
“This will reverberate throughout the #economy, stressing food retailers and potentially further exacerbating rising #FoodPrices.” - Thomas Gremillion
“This will reverberate throughout the #economy, stressing food retailers and potentially further exacerbating rising #FoodPrices.” - Thomas Gremillion