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Technology experts talked about recent data challenges with Equifax and Facebook. They also discussed how corporations were dealing with the fallout from security breaches and best practices…

Panelists Cutler Dawson and Erin Constantine talked about consumer attitudes toward automatic savings, innovative bank initiatives, and ways to create a virtuous cycle of consumer banking th…

Senator Sarbanes praised the Consumer Federation of America. He talked about consumer legislation during his 35 years in Congress and about his experiences as one of the principle authors of…

At the first consumer assembly session the participants talked about the future of the consumer movement. Topics included past times, strengths and weaknesses, challenges, legislation, and f…

As part of a forum on consumer and credit issues, experts talked about the rising consumer interest rates. Topics included mortgage lending, consumer credit, the large amount of family debt,…

Consumer advocates talked to reporters about an annual survey on holiday consumer spending predictions and the likely impact of the holiday sales season on the economy. Following their remar…

A news conference was held to release the fourth annual survey of holiday spending plans by the Consumer Federation of American and the Credit Union National Association. The representatives…

At a press conference at the National Press Club by the Consumer Federation of America, Stephen Brobeck, Executive Director of the Consumer Federation of America and Chris Lewis, Senior Vice…

Witnesses testified about reauthorization of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Among the issues they addressed were identity theft, consumer protections, privacy issues, and unsolicited credit …

Consumer advocates spoke to reporters about a report on credit ratings and the accuracy of companies that provide credit reporting services. Following their remarks they answered questions f…

Senator Richard Shelby, Republican from Alabama, talked about consumer protections, consumer services, and privacy issues in the financial services industry. Among the issues he addressed we…

The Consumer Federation of America announced the results of a report on the lack of wealth in the U.S. The report included the long-neglected factor of overall wealth, rather than simple inc…

Participants talked to reporters about the results of a national survey on financial planning in America and what effect the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the U.S. had on consumer …

Participants released a new survey on the impact of current conditions and consumer debt of holiday spending plans.

In separate speeches, Rep. Conyers talked about legislation affecting consumers, and Mr. Lindsey talked about what consumers can expect from the Bush administration. Following each of their …

The participants talked with reporters about their new survey that measures the impact of consumer debt on spending this holiday season. They answered media questions.

Mr. Arthur Levitt, Chairman of the Securities & Exchange Commission, spoke about the large number of people investing today and the importance of protection for investors. He stated that m…

Consumer’s rights advocates Wendy Weinberg and Stephen Brobeck issued an annual report on consumer scams which noted that auto sales, home improvement, and auto repair were the categories co…

Consumer Federation of America Executive Director Stephen Brobeck briefed reporters on a new report on U.S. credit card debt owed by consumers. The report focuses on the role of a small numb…

Panelists talked about the problems associated with credit card debt and their prevention. They talked about the variety of services available to those who have trouble managing their credit…