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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…

The Consumer Federation of America and Credit Union National Association unveiled their annual consumer survey on holiday spending plans. Stephen Brobeck said that more than half of the surv…

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…

The Consumer Federation of America held an annual conference on financial services to keep consumer advocates and educators informed about banking, insurance, investment, and real estate iss…

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…

The Consumer Federation of America released a new consumer survey data on oil consumption. They talked about public concern over rising gasoline prices, public knowledge of oil market dynami…

Representative Barney Frank, incoming chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, spoke about the financial services agenda for the 110th Congress. Several panelists then talked abou…

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…

The Consumer Federation of America held the 28th Annual Food Policy Conference at the National Press Club from September 19-20, 2005. They key panel topics for the event included the impact …

Consumer advocates released a report on consumer concerns about gasoline and oil prices. They also remarked on the potential impact of Hurricane Katrina on future petroleum supplies. After t…

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…

Stephen Brobeck discussed interest rates, lending behavior, and borrowing behavior. He noted that borrowers with the least education and market experience tend to choose variable rate mortga…

Walter Willett, the Nutrition Chair at Harvard University School of Public Health, talked about the problems of obesity and improper nutrition. Among the issues addressed were the percentage…

Officials talked about a report released by the Consumer Federation of America, alleging that automobile lending practices discriminate against minorities. They claimed that dealers often in…

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…

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…

Stephen Brobeck moderated a panel which focused on financial education programs. Among the topics they addressed were the availability of courses, the effectiveness of programs in public sch…