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NPR: The fight against medical debt is pivoting to the states after Trump's election

December 3, 2024

Appearing in NPR and KFF Health News on Dec. 3, 2024, Noam Levey discusses states approach to medical debt protections with NCLC Senior Attorney April Kuehnhoff. “There are a lot of different levers that states have to take on medical debt,” said April Kuehnhoff, a senior attorney at the National Consumer Law Center, which has…

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The New York Times: It’s Not Too Late to Rein In Holiday Spending

December 6, 2024

Appearing in The New York Times on Dec. 6, 2024, Ann Carnns talks to NCLC Senior Attorney Chi Chi Wu about the dangers of buy now, pay later credit and deferred interest credit cards. Retailers selling electronics, jewelry and home improvement materials often promote “deferred payment” credit cards, which let you purchase an item without…

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Digital Library: Extensive Bankruptcy Rules Changes Now In Effect

December 3, 2024

This article explains the implications of bankruptcy rule changes for individual debtors and provides resources to deal with the changes.

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NCLC Awards 2025 Summer Fellowships

December 4, 2024

NCLC Announces Hobbs, Rossman, and Greenfield Fellowships Awarded Annually to Law Students Committed to Consumer Advocacy and the Pursuit of a Public Interest Career

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FTC Expands Telemarketing Rules to Cover Technical Support Scams

December 2, 2024

Technical Support Scams Cost Older Consumers $175M in Losses Last Year

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Holiday Shoppers Beware! Buy Now Pay Later and Deferred Interest Credit Cards Hold Hidden Dangers

December 2, 2024

New brief explains new protections for BNPL users, offers tips for consumers considering BNPL and no-interest credit card promotions.

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NPR: The fight against medical debt is pivoting to the states after Trump's election

The New York Times: It’s Not Too Late to Rein In Holiday Spending

Digital Library: Extensive Bankruptcy Rules Changes Now In Effect

NCLC Awards 2025 Summer Fellowships

FTC Expands Telemarketing Rules to Cover Technical Support Scams

Holiday Shoppers Beware! Buy Now Pay Later and Deferred Interest Credit Cards Hold Hidden Dangers

Support NCLC