Ira ­Rheingold

Ira ­Rheingold, executive director and general counsel of the National Association of Consumer Advocates, Washington, DC, a nonprofit that protects consumers from unfair and deceptive business practices. ConsumerAdvocates.org

Product Warranties Deceive You About Replacement Parts
Consumer Technology

Product Warranties Deceive You About Replacement Parts

Ira ­Rheingold | June 25, 2017

The FTC is warning manufacturers not to prohibit third-party repairs on products under warranty. Here’s what you need to know about your rights.

Court Makes Reverse Mortgages Safer

Court Makes Reverse Mortgages Safer

Ira ­Rheingold | December 2, 2013

No more foreclosure for widows and widowers whose spouses took out reverse mortgages (which allow home owners who are age…