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Social Security’s COLA formula could change under new proposal — and mean higher benefits for seniors

Using a different index to measure Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment could better reflect senior spending ... read more

Senate may reform trio of consumer laws: competitive electricity, used car sales, heating oil leaks

Senate Democrats plan this week to make a big push for reforms to the state’s motor vehicle “Lemon Law,” insurance coverage for home heating oil leaks and the controversial competitive electric supply ... read more

Consumer Data Privacy Regulation Is Now In The Spotlight

In considering a federal consumer data privacy bill, Congress needs to weigh competing concerns of privacy, competition, and innovation. read more

We Energies customers would pay about 15% more for electricity by 2026 under new rate proposal. Here's why rates would go up.

The average residential customer would pay about $17 more for electricity in 2026 under a new rate proposal filed with the Public Service Commission. read more

Biden admin recruits 15 states to help enforce airline consumer laws

Consumer advocates have pushed to expand enforcement power to the states. However, both the full House and a key Senate committee declined to include that proposal in pending legislation that covers ... read more

Sanofi reportedly lining up banks for consumer products spinoff

Sanofi (NASDAQ:SNY) is reportedly lining up banks for a potential spinoff of its consumer health products division. The French drugmaker has asked banks to submit proposals to work on the deal, which ... read more

Proposal would allow Freddie Mac to acquire closed-end second mortgages

Freddie Mac wants to offer homeowners an equity-tapping option that avoids their surrender of a favorable mortgage rate. read more

FCA releases proposals to expand SDR to wealth managers

The regulator has made adjustments to requirements for portfolio management services following industry feedback ... read more

Federal agency pushes big change for title insurance

The Consumer Finance Protection Bureau’s new proposal is focused on something few homebuyers realize: They are paying for title insurance that only protects the lender. (Buyers can also buy ... read more

Commissioner Lara Proposes Minimal Oversight, Secrecy of Black-Box Wildfire Insurance Models, Says Consumer Watchdog

Proposed Regulation Will Raise Rates but Will Not Stop Home Insurance Companies' Market Boycott ... read more

Utah AI Laws Require Consumer-Facing Disclosures Starting May 1

Companies must disclose the use of generative AI in consumer-facing applications ... and consulting with businesses and other stakeholders about potential regulatory proposals. 5. What Does This Mean ... read more

Competition Commission to Conduct Comprehensive Investigation into Artificial Intelligence; Requests Proposals from Interested Entities

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) seeks proposals for a market study on artificial intelligence (AI) and its impact on competition. The study will explore how AI-driven personalized ... read more