http://www.consumer-action.org en-us lsherry@consumer-action.org Copyright 2025 2025-12-23T11:46:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/featured-learn-more-about-the-tax-credit-for-low-to-moderate-income-workers-2 http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/featured-learn-more-about-the-tax-credit-for-low-to-moderate-income-workers-2 2026-02-03T10:35:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-february-2026 http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-february-2026 Along with our regular coverage on the CFPB, our recent advocacy coalition work, and highlights from our Class Action Database, the February 2026 issue of the INSIDER newsletter includes features about our participation in the FTC's Identity Theft Awareness Week last month and our updated multilingual Earned Income Tax Credit guide that is available now. 2026-02-02T10:00:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/featured-its-identity-theft-awareness-week-check-out-these-resources http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/featured-its-identity-theft-awareness-week-check-out-these-resources 2026-01-26T18:38:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-january-2026 http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-january-2026 The January 2026 issue of the INSIDER newsletter chronicles Consumer Action's recent activities. In this first issue of the new year, we share recaps of a recent webinar about the impact of extreme weather on household finances and an in-person D.C.-area training on scam prevention for local community-based organizations. We also report on recent happenings at the CFPB, share some of our advocacy efforts, and highlight a couple of class action settlements you could be eligible for. 2026-01-01T14:20:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/get_credit_for_your_hard_work_eng http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/get_credit_for_your_hard_work_eng The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) helps low-income working taxpayers and families get more money back when they file their federal income tax return. This publication contains EITC guidelines for the 2025 tax year (for taxes due in April 2026). Money Management, Taxes, 2025-12-23T11:46:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-december-2025 http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-december-2025 The December 2025 issue of the INSIDER newsletter chronicles Consumer Action's recent activities. In this last issue of the year, we share a recap of our annual virtual convening and our D.C. awards ceremony and anniversary reception; our outreach team's recent training events and educational webinar; and a staff member's guest appearance on Comcast Newsmakers. We also report on recent happenings at the CFPB, share some of our advocacy coalition efforts, and highlight a couple of class action settlements you could be eligible for. 2025-11-30T22:50:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/featured-hidden-money-drains-dont-let-these-fees-and-expenses-drain-your-wallet http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/featured-hidden-money-drains-dont-let-these-fees-and-expenses-drain-your-wallet 2025-11-05T18:52:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-november-2025 http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-november-2025 The November 2025 issue of the INSIDER newsletter chronicles Consumer Action's recent activities, including a series of financial literacy train-the-trainers, a new publication and local workshops on recognizing and managing "money drains," and our latest coalition efforts. We also report on recent happenings at the CFPB, and highlight a couple of class action settlements you could be eligible for. 2025-11-03T20:33:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-october-2025 http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-october-2025 The October 2025 issue of our INSIDER newsletter chronicles Consumer Action's recent activities, including two recent educational webinars and the publication of a new consumer guide on safely using P2P payment apps. We've also got the regular monthly update of our latest coalition efforts, reporting on recent happenings at the CFPB, and a couple of class action settlements you could be eligible for. 2025-10-01T08:52:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/Money_Drains http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/Money_Drains It's common for small and/or automated expenses to go unquestioned, but they can have a significant impact on your ability to save. This publication highlights some common "money drains" and how to deal with them. Banking, Consumer Rights, Credit Cards, Insurance, Internet, Money Management, Technology, 2025-09-19T00:25:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-september-2025 http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-september-2025 The September 2025 issue of INSIDER shines a spotlight on a community-based organization that has been an exceptional partner, and on our invaluable long-time hotline volunteer. We've also got the regular monthly update of our latest coalition efforts, reporting on the latest happenings at the CFPB, and a couple of class action settlements you could be eligible for. 2025-09-01T09:00:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/Payment_Apps_P2P http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/Payment_Apps_P2P Peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps are the tool of choice for a growing number of consumers who want to be able to transfer money to individuals, but it’s important to understand how to protect yourself before adopting any financial technology. This publication explains how P2P payment apps work, and how to use them wisely and safely. Banking, Consumer Rights, FinTech, Fraud/Scams, Privacy Rights, 2025-08-25T23:11:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-august-2025 http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-august-2025 The August 2025 issue of INSIDER brings you news of Consumer Action's recent activities and accomplishments, including a series of trainings and outreach on consumers' rights under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act; last month's webinar on housing challenges and solutions; and tips and assistance programs for managing seasonal energy usage spikes. We've also got our regular monthly coverage of our latest coalition efforts, happenings at the CFPB, and a couple of class action settlements you could be eligible for. 2025-07-29T18:41:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/just-say-no-to-scams-activity-packet http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/just-say-no-to-scams-activity-packet This downloadable packet contains two class activities designed to be used in conjunction with the Just Say No to Scams PowerPoint presentation. Fraud/Scams, ID Theft, Internet, Elder Fraud, 2025-07-09T20:28:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-july-2025 http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-july-2025 The July 2025 issue of INSIDER brings you news of Consumer Action's recent activities and accomplishments, including last month's strategic planning meeting (and an introduction to Consumer Action's three new board members); our involvement in the Drug Shortage Task Force; and our recent webinar on managing debt. We've also got our regular monthly coverage of our latest coalition efforts, happenings at the CFPB, and a few class action settlements you could be eligible for. 2025-07-01T14:52:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/scams_guide http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/scams_guide Scammers cheat unsuspecting consumers out of billions of dollars each year, but there are ways to avoid becoming a scammer’s next victim. This guide will help consumers understand how crooks reel in their prey, recognize and evade scam attempts, and learn about scam prevention and reporting resources. Fraud/Scams, ID Theft, Internet, Elder Fraud, 2025-06-20T18:33:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-june-2025 http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-june-2025 The June 2025 issue of INSIDER brings you news of Consumer Action's recent activities and accomplishments, including our May webinar on news literacy, our participation in National Scam Survivor Day, and a couple of San Francisco workshops to inform housing residents about PG&E assistance programs. We've also got our regular monthly coverage of our latest coalition efforts, happenings at the CFPB, and a couple of class action settlements you could be eligible for. 2025-06-01T13:00:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/featured-consumer-actions-54th-anniversary http://www.consumer-action.org/featured/articles/featured-consumer-actions-54th-anniversary 2025-05-29T20:01:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/News_Literacy http://www.consumer-action.org/english/articles/News_Literacy Thanks to the internet and social media, information comes from many more sources and travels much faster than it used to. Not all of it is accurate, and trusting and sharing inaccurate information can have serious repercussions. This fact sheet will help you evaluate the credibility of what you read, see and hear, avoid unreliable sources, and refrain from spreading false stories. Fraud/Scams, Internet, News Literacy, 2025-05-06T20:15:00Z http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-may-2025 http://www.consumer-action.org/news/articles/insider-may-2025 The May 2025 issue of INSIDER brings you news of Consumer Action's recent activities and accomplishments, including our April webinar on student loan repayment options and our upcoming PG&E bill clinic and workshop in San Francisco. We've also got our regular monthly coverage of our latest coalition efforts, happenings at the CFPB, and a couple of class action settlements you could be eligible for. 2025-04-28T10:39:00Z