NACA in the News: Facing bills you can’t pay? Here’s help for economic victims of the coronavirus

Fox Facing bills you can’t pay? Here’s help for economic victims of the coronavirus “Ira Rheingold, executive director of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, said the most important thing…

NACA in the News: Amid Pandemic, Congress Suspends Evictions – But Not for All

Project on Government Oversight, Amid Pandemic, Congress Suspends Evictions – But Not for All “Whether a landlord has a federally backed loan ‘is nearly impossible for renters to figure out,’ Ira Rheingold,…

In the States: Ohio NACA Members Urge AG to Suspend Debt Collection During Pandemic

NACA members in Ohio sent a letter to State Attorney General Dave Yost calling on his office to suspend collection of debts owed to the state, particularly student and medical…

Congress Has More to Do to Aid Consumers, Workers Blindsided by COVID-19

Written by Christine Hines, Legislative Director The COVID-19 (coronavirus) emergency is upending the lives of people across the world. Many are falling ill in growing numbers; millions have lost, or…

NACA in the News: The Conway hospital sues its patients more than any other hospital in SC

The Post and Courier The Conway hospital sues its patients more than any other hospital in SC. “Most hospitals don’t make a habit of filing lawsuits because ‘it’s not really…

NACA and Partners Call for Regulatory Moratorium during the COVID-19 Emergency

NACA and allies sent a letter to federal agencies urging the temporary suspension of all non-COVID-19 related rulemaking while the public health crisis is ongoing.

NACA Joins Groups Urging Congress for Bankruptcy Relief for Consumers Impacted by COVID-19

NACA and other groups sent a letter to congressional leaders with policy recommendations for how to provide bankruptcy relief to debt-burdened consumers impacted by the global pandemic.

NACA in the News: Hill offers measure for speedy access to check deposit funds

Arkansas Democrat Gazette Hill offers measure for speedy access to check deposit funds. “Ira Rheingold, executive director of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, said Hill’s changes are an improvement…

NACA in the News: What to do if you can’t make your rent or mortgage payments because of the coronavirus pandemic

CNBC What to do if you can’t make your rent or mortgage payments because of the coronavirus pandemic. “Lenders have certain obligations under your mortgage contracts, says Ira Rheingold, executive…