NACA in the News: Winners of consumer lawsuits ended up with an unwelcome tax-time surprise

Chicago Sun-Times Winners of consumer lawsuits ended up with an unwelcome tax-time surprise “Christine Hines, legislative director for the National Association of Consumer Advocates, says some people, unaware they can…

NACA in the News: AT&T’s new arbitration clause isn’t doing you any favors

Los Angeles Times, AT&T’s new arbitration clause isn’t doing you any favors “‘Corporations use forced arbitration as a get-out-of-jail-free card to avoid legal accountability when they injure, rip off, discriminate against,…

NACA in the News: Bill to End Double Tax on Consumer Lawsuits Introduced in Senate

Forbes, Bill To End Double Tax On Consumer Lawsuits Introduced In Senate “Consequently, the National Association of Consumer Advocates (NACA) has been asking for help for consumers for some time. Ira…

NACA in the News: $1400 stimulus checks could be garnished. Some lawmakers are pushing to change that.

CNBC, $1400 stimulus checks could be garnished. Some lawmakers are pushing to change that “But the $1,400 stimulus checks can be garnished for unpaid private debts, such as medical bills or…

NACA in the News: Millennial Money: Conquer phone call fears and save money

AP News Millennial Money: Conquer phone call fears and save money “Phone calls are also the way to go to resolve errors, such as unwarranted late-payment fees or duplicate charges…

NACA in the News: Could your $1,400 stimulus check be intercepted?

World Tribune Could your $1,400 stimulus check be intercepted? “The payments could be taken to settle outstanding debts, the National Association of Consumer Advocates said.“’These stimulus payments are intended to…

NACA in the News: Biden Nominates Rohit Chopra to Head CFPB

Legal Reader, Biden Nominates Rohit Chopra to Head CFPB “Christine Hines, legislative director for the National Association of Consumer Advocates, told NBC News that the CFPB’s regulatory powers and purview declined…

NACA in the News: Biden’s CFPB nominee Rohit Chopra brings ‘substantive’ regulatory expertise

NBC News, Biden’s CFPB nominee Rohit Chopra brings ‘substantive’ regulatory expertise “‘Consumer safeguards, enforcement and general monitoring of the financial marketplace, arguably, were mediocre,’ said Christine Hines, legislative director for the National…

NACA and 137 Other Groups Support Rohit Chopra’s Nomination for CFPB Director

NACA joined 137 other consumer, civil rights, community, housing, labor, small business, and other public interest organizations on a letter to the Senate in support of Federal Trade Commissioner Rohit…