Consumer advocates are out to stop cars with unrepaired recall defects from winding up with new owners. Federal law bans car dealers from selling unrepaired new cars and rental agencies from selling or renting them. Now consumer activists want the feds to forbid car dealers to sell at retail used cars with unrepaired safety recall defects. .
In the near future, Minnesota regulators will decide whether companies such as CenterPoint Energy can keep customer surcharges in place related to a 2021 winter storm. Watchdogs worry utilities are leaning too much on ratepayers for higher natural-gas prices. In February of 2021, Winter Storm Uri sent prices soaring, and utilities serving Minnesota incurred significant costs as a result. .
As hurricane season kicks into full gear, Pennsylvania officials are reflecting on the impacts of Hurricane Agnes 50 years ago, and urging property owners to consider getting flood insurance to protect their homes. Hurricane Agnes was the costliest big storm to hit the United States at the time in 1972. It affected much of the East Coast, but Pennsylvania was hit the hardest, with more than 3,000 businesses and 68,000 homes destroyed. .
Many recent Montana high school graduates are setting off on their own, meaning it s likely their first time being financially independent. A few tips could help them better manage their money. Ally Haegele is the programs manager with Montana s Credit Unions for Community Development. .
The bureau released a request for comment on “relationship banking” for consumers, especially in rural areas, as part of the CFPB banking town hall at Montana State University. ACA board member Jennifer Whipple from Montana spoke at the event on behalf of the ARM industry.