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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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Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · Nov 18
We are CFA, a research, advocacy, education, and service organization dedicated to protecting #Consumers !

We are excited to join #BlueSky !
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"These workplace #paydaylenders seize on this opportunity, what they perceive as an opportunity, and create these loan products that can really exploit people's need to get paid faster.” @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social

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Critics warn apps keep consumers stuck in 'cycle of reborrowing'
About a quarter of all United State households are living paycheck to paycheck, according to new data released by Bank of America. For many families, pay is just not keeping up with inflation. That’s...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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Watch @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social, Director of Consumer Protection, testify before the Oregon State Legislature about the millions of dollars lost to #scams and #fraud and the severe underreporting of these numbers.

#ConsumerProtection #FTC
November 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
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my obligatory plug of my piece with @kara-williams.bsky.social on the critical policy implications of this and the desperate need to be more specific

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November 23, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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“This underhanded attempt by the #CFPB to allow MoneyLion to continue violating the Military Lending Act is proof positive that Vought is bending over backwards for predatory lenders and making life unaffordable for military families.” @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social
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Consumer Federation of America and Protect Borrowers Slam CFPB’s Attempt to Bless MoneyLion’s Violations of the Military Lending Act · Consumer Federation of America
Washington, D.C.— The Consumer Federation of America and Protect Borrowers today issued the following statement after the Trump-led Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) filed a proposed stipula...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:12 PM
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“ #Consumers expect and deserve safe products. Regardless of where consumers are purchasing their products, whether that's brick and mortar or online, they deserve and expect that those products are all safe.” @courtneygriffin.bsky.social

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Holiday shopping on Temu? Report says beware
In a new report, the Consumer Federation of America raises concerns about online retailer Temu, allegations the seller refutes.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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“ #Congress should stand up against this disingenuous nomination,” @adamrust.bsky.social added. “It cannot continue to allow the Administration to ignore the Consumer Financial Protection Act and the #CFPB’s clear authority.”
Trump nominates CFPB leader, but Vought's 'not going anywhere' - Roll Call
President Donald Trump nominated a new CFPB leader, but the administration acknowledges OMB Director Russ Vought will remain in charge.
rollcall.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:26 PM
consumerfed.bsky.social
What was the "Official #MAHA Summit" ?

MAHA Action 501(c)(4) ?

MAHA Holdings ?

And what does it all mean for US #FoodPolicy ?

Find out in our latest blog ⤵️
What to Make of “MAHA-Con”? · Consumer Federation of America
Last week, top Trump Administration officials including Vice President JD Vance and HHS Secretary RFK, Jr. spoke at an event dubbed the “Official MAHA Summit.”
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November 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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" #Consumers depend on the expertise of government #agencies to determine what will best serve consumers and the economy. The #EXPERTSAct will ensure that consumer protection regulations are promulgated based on facts, not the whims of politics.” @susanweinstock.bsky.social
November 19, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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At NCST's annual #Homeownership Policy Symposium, @sjccorn.bsky.social shared findings from CFA’s Penalized report, including that #Insurance companies charge the typical #homeowner almost $2,000 a year more, just for having a lower #CreditScore

Report Here⤵️
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November 19, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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“Can we get back on track with efforts to help #consumers & #investors ? “
#crypto

Hear @csfrayer.bsky.social on @jentaub.bsky.social LIVE

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November 18, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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The must informative AND entertaining breakdown of how evil genius CZ brought down SBF
November 18, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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WATCH: CFA’s @csfrayer.bsky.social on @jentaub.bsky.social Live discussing #Crypto & #Corruption
#Bitcoin
Jen Taub LIVE - BITCOIN PANIC?!!
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November 18, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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Predatory #lenders often take part in #RentABank schemes that enable them to circumvent state lending laws and charge borrowers sky-high #interest rates.
@nytimes.com
@adamrust.bsky.social
A Family Borrowed $218,000 and Paid Back $240,000. Why Are They Facing Foreclosure?
www.nytimes.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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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/...
November 6, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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In recognition of her contributions to the practice of consumer law, @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social received the @nclc4consumers.bsky.social 2025 Rising Star Award.
CFA’s Erin Witte Receives Consumer Law’s Rising Star Award
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, in recognition of her contributions to the practice of consumer law, Erin Witte, Director of Consumer Protection for the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), accepted the Na...
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November 17, 2025 at 2:03 PM
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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

📺: www.c-span.org/event/washin...
November 14, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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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.”
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November 13, 2025 at 6:57 PM
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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...
November 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
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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
November 12, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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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
consumerfed.bsky.social Consumer Federation of America @consumerfed.bsky.social · 14d
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.”
‘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
consumerfed.bsky.social
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.”
‘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
consumerfed.bsky.social
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
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“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.
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November 10, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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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...
November 7, 2025 at 1:46 PM
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What are the latest trends and issues that #consumers face when buying #Auto & #Home #Insurance ?

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...
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November 6, 2025 at 8:58 PM