States receive federal aid for many reasons, from providing relief during natural disasters and health crises to funding improvements in education, transportation, infrastructure, healthcare, and more. Some states receive much larger aid packages than others. WalletHub, a personal finance website, compared the 50 states on three key metrics: the return... Read more →

On Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the Trump administration’s efforts to evade compliance with a federal court’s order to lift the freeze on billions of dollars in foreign assistance, a glimmer of hope as the new administration moves at great speed to reduce the size and effectiveness of the... Read more →

The theme for International Women’s Day this year is Accelerate Action. International Women’s Day is a global day, March 8, celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. At the current rate of progress, it will... Read more →

Photo: Mike Kalasnik Boycotts are powerful tools to catch the attention of business and corporations that consumers are unhappy with their products or sales. The organization behind the Feb. 28 economic blackout, The People’s Union USA, is calling on consumers to boycott Amazon and its companies Zappos, Ring, Whole Foods,... Read more →

National Consumer Protection Week runs March 2 to 8. Normally, it’s a time for a national celebration of federal, state, and local agencies, and organizations who provide consumer education and resources throughout the year. The agencies and organizations ensure that consumers have the tools and resources they need to understand... Read more →

Millions of Americans are drinking water tainted with harmful chemicals, heavy metals, and radioactive substances, many at levels far above what scientists consider safe, according to the 2025 update to the Tap Water Database of the Environmental Working Group or EWG, a group that advocates for environmental health and human... Read more →

Consumers and consumer groups are encouraging Americans to not spend money Friday on discretionary spending. The national economic blackout is a way for Americans to boycott major retailers that are perceived as aligning with the Trump administration’s current policies. Some retailers are being targeted including Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy.... Read more →

And so it begins. President Trump lied when he said he would help and support everyday Americans. Too bad voters believed his lies and propaganda. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau under Trump’s appointees permanently dismissed the agency’s enforcement action on Friday against Solo Funds Inc., a fintech provider that facilitates... Read more →

A fantastic thing happened. My daughter Mona planned a trip to Santa Barbara, California, for us to visit my long-time friend, Sue Lean, who moved there last March. Mona lives in Sacramento, so we drove the six hours to Santa Barbara for our visit. Our visit began with a trip... Read more →

In response to a reduction in workforce at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a coalition of consumer, industry, and public health stakeholder groups issues the following statement: “Ensuring the safety of our nation’s food supply is a shared responsibility,” the coalition stated. “Food companies are committed to producing safe... Read more →