Susan Tompor

5 days ago | usatoday.com | Eric Lawrence |Susan Tompor

• The federal electric vehicle tax credit generally provides up to $7,500 for qualified new vehicles and up to $4,000 for qualified used vehicles. • The credit's future could be in jeopardy because of an effort in Congress to shift money toward a broader tax package. • The $7,500 federal EV tax credit is currently available but faces potential repeal by House Republicans. • Dealerships report confusion and inconsistency in offering the credit upfront to buyers.

6 days ago | usatoday.com | Eric Lawrence |Susan Tompor

• The federal electric vehicle tax credit generally provides up to $7,500 for qualified new vehicles and up to $4,000 for qualified used vehicles. • The credit's future could be in jeopardy because of an effort in Congress to shift money toward a broader tax package. Questions about the future of the $7,500 federal electric vehicle tax credit might have sown some confusion about its availability for those in the market for a new or used EV.

1 week ago | freep.com | Susan Tompor

Online crooks and fraudsters snagged a staggering $12.5 billion from unwitting consumers in 2024, setting yet another record, according to the latest data from the Federal Trade Commission. Michigan Legacy Credit Union saw one member who had almost been convinced by scammers to withdraw $20,000 in cash. The Institute of Gerontology at Wayne State University in Detroit has developed tools to help older adults avoid losing money to scams and fraud.

1 week ago | usatoday.com | Susan Tompor

• Significant changes take effect May 12 for how prices are listed online for tickets, hotels, motels and vacation rentals. • FTC isn't banning extra fees but consumers will need to be told prices upfront. Starting May 12, the price that concertgoers and sports fans initially see advertised for a ticket online should be the price that they actually end up paying. The same is true for those who are booking a hotel room or rental for their summer vacation. No more surprise fees. No more hidden fees.

1 week ago | freep.com | Susan Tompor

Significant changes take effect May 12 for how prices are listed online for tickets, hotels, motels and vacation rentals. FTC isn't banning extra fees but consumers will need to be told prices upfront. Starting May 12, the price that concertgoers and sports fans initially see advertised for a ticket online should be the price that they actually end up paying. The same is true for those who are booking a hotel room or rental for their summer vacation. No more surprise fees. No more hidden fees.