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Don’t let the big banks dominate the conversation any longer; join with consumers and advocates at the Consumer Empowerment Conference and Expo on November 21st in Hollywood, FL and raise your voice against abusive and predatory lending practices.

The British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) has secured approval of its code of practice under the OFT Consumer Codes Approval Scheme (CCAS).

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on October 11 signed into law Senate Bill 510, which gives greater judicial oversight to prevent predatory practices involving structured settlement annuity buyouts.

In light of budget airline Sky Europe going into administration it is time for travellers to double check their travel insurance policies to make sure that it includes some type of financial protection.

With British Airways quoting “a fight for survival” online protection firm ProtectMyHoliday.com warns of possible major failures in the next 12 months as cash runs dry with SkyEurope already filing for creditors protection.

New Mexico Senator Jerry Ortiz y Pino writes to FDA Acting Commissioner Torti: "Take Aspartame off the Market," based on his New Mexico Resolution and even stronger Bills to Ban Aspartame in both houses of the Hawaii Legislature, to protect consumers

Just because the automotive industry is asking for money doesn't mean there won't be cars for sale. Learn how to protect yourself and be a smart shopper so this overpricing won't affect you.

MyIdentityInfo.com your resource and information regarding Identity theft and protection

A nightmarish story of two week old twins of Dennis Quaid and Kimberley Buffington, getting overdosed by a 1000 times overdose of blood thinner Heparin* at LA Cedars Sinai Hospital (*already under scrutiny for Chinese manufacturing contamination)

Virtual Motors LLC in combination with National Vehicle Certification Group have partnered with CARFAX to launch the first and only Pre-Owned Vehicle Certification Program designed with the Independent Dealer and the consumer in mind.

With US counterfeit drugs estimated at 34.2 million prescriptions a year, the need for drug authentication is crucial. In answer to this need, XStream Systems, a Florida-based company, has developed an anti-counterfeiting solution.

Albany, August 17, Statewide groups today today applauded Governor Spitzer's announced lead initiatives to remove recalled toys from shelves and schools.

Seattle.CitySearch.com removes negative reviews for businesses paying for advertising, protecting the businesses at the expense of consumers.

This February marks National Consumer Protection Week and an Alabama organization is marking the occasion with information and resources for seniors.