Betty Furness Consumer Media Honors

The Betty Furness Consumer Media Honors highlight CFA staff picks of the previous year’s top consumer-focused stories aimed at improving the lives of all Americans. Pulling from a variety of media ranging from print, to online, to podcast or broadcast, CFA’s advocates have selected the top consumer-focused stories worthy of this honor. These stories will be highlighted at our annual Awards Celebration and through a social media campaign leading up to the annual event.

CFA’s 2025 Betty Furness Consumer Media Honors

Ann Carrns is a veteran financial journalist and a trusted voice for American consumers. This year, the Consumer Federation of America is proud to break from tradition by honoring the works of a single journalist with the Betty Furness Consumer Media Honors. As a longtime reporter for The New York Times, Carrns has built a reputation for making complex financial topics accessible, actionable, and deeply human. Her work, including essential pieces on flood insurance, elder fraud, rising auto premiums, and protecting yourself in a time of diminished federal oversight, has provided readers with critical tools to navigate today’s financial landscape with clarity and confidence. CFA is proud to honor the below stories for their exceptional contributions to consumer reporting.

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