Stranded Brides and Their Consumer Protection Options

Last month, nationwide bridal salon Alfred Angelo closed its doors unexpectedly upon filing for bankruptcy. Now it appears these brides and bridesmaids won’t get their dresses. Do stranded brides have any Consumer Protection options?

Can You Be Charged for Canceling a Gym Membership?

For some Michigan residents, a gym membership can be the gift that keeps on giving. But if you have to move, cut costs, or simply change gyms it can sometimes be difficult to cancel that obligation. Gyms can pressure members to renew or modify their agreements, and even threaten cancellation fees or penalties. But the Michigan Attorney General says sometimes these tactics can cross the line of consumer protection laws.

Top 10 Consumer Protection Complaints in Michigan for 2016

Consumer protection covers a wide variety of state and federal complaints. Find out what the top 10 consumer protection complaints in Michigan were in 2016, and how the state stacks up to the rest of the country.

Resolved to Join a Gym in 2017? Read This First

Every year, thousands of people commit to get healthy in the new year. Maybe you resolved to join a gym or workout more in 2017. If you did, you make sure you do your research, or you could be facing a consumer protection disaster.