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U.S. PIRG Education Fund Latest Blog Posts
1/12/2021
The winter months can feel like they last forever - especially during a pandemic. Here are some ways to keep yourself healthy and to shake off that restless, post-December feeling.
1/12/2021
With vaccines here, it may soon be time to reschedule vacations and other trips for later this year
1/11/2021
It shouldn't be consumers' responsibility to make sure the products we use on our bodies don't contain toxic chemicals that can make us and our loved ones sick. But until governments and companies adopt the necessary policies to protect us and ensure our products are safe, we can take steps to clean up our routine. Join us for Cosmetic Clean-Out Week January 11-15, 2021.
1/7/2021
Review of 750 products shows how prices on essentials fluctuated during COVID-19
1/4/2021
No, you don't have to pay a 'small processing fee' to claim your $600 payment
12/30/2020
Recycling is a step in the right direction, but it won’t be enough to solve our clothing waste problem.
12/23/2020
New federal law stops phantom rental fees after six-month delay
12/18/2020
Here's some advice to help keep your information and wallet safe
12/18/2020
In October, US PIRG and Frontier Group released a report on how the pandemic has affected auto leasing and lending. We found that, like in a lot of industries, the pandemic has exacerbated already serious issues and has brought them to the forefront of our attention.
12/16/2020
State-by-state analysis shows companies financially benefited from fewer claims but barely compensated customers