Consumer rights are a cornerstone of American freedom, a building block of the American economy, and a foundation of American success. During this National Consumer Protection Week, we renew our ...

There is a minimum two-year legal guarantee for all goods. If purchased goods turn out to be faulty or are not as advertised, the trader must repair, replace, decrease the price or offer a full refund ...

Here’s what the agency has been doing for U.S. consumers since it was created in 2011—and what could change if the current administration continues to scale back its budget, staff, and mission By ...

Rules on bank and credit card fees, medical debt and payment apps are in limbo. One thing you can do is carefully check your financial statements, one expert says. By Ann Carrns With the government ...

Consumer rights legislate a broad range of protections and assurances put in place to establish fair play in the marketplace. Expecting transparency from the brands they interact with, consumers want ...

The Trump administration moved to eliminate nearly 90% of staff at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Legal challenges have prevented the Trump administration from shutting down the agency.

In the past century and into the 21st century, consumers relied on well-known institutions like regulators, governments and large corporations to safeguard trust and protection. They believed these ...