Navigating Credit and Consumer Safety

This chapter explores listeners' experiences with credit cards, focusing on customer advocacy for better rates and the impact of corporate ownership on card benefits. It also addresses the complexities of using Social Security numbers in medical care, the risks of data breaches, and the historical context of medical record legislation. Additionally, the conversation highlights deregulation in industries like energy and its consequences, including the challenges of antitrust laws, employment classifications, and the current housing market's affordability crisis.