Spitzer will be missed as a consumer advocate
When I first heard the news about the Eliot Spitzer sex scandal, I felt sadness for his family. Then I […]
Southwest Airlines responds to FAA charges
Last week, I did a post on allegations by the Federal Aviation Administration about missed safety inspections by Southwest Airlines.
Bananas promoted like fast food in the early 1900s
On NPR today, I heard an intriguing story about the banana industry in South America and the Caribbean. In the
Identity thieves prowl online, at stores, in mailboxes, trash
Identity theft costs Americans more than $5 billion a year. It was shocking to watch an MSNBC Dateline program on
Watch out for scamsters set on stealing your money
Con artists bilk Americans out of billions of dollars every year. One of their ripest targets? Older baby boomers. Scamsters
Check consumer guide for new car tips
If you’re buying a new car this year, be sure to read Consumer Reports’ April 2008 issue with its top
A solution for clutter problems? Keep working on it
Taking a video class is having a surprising side effect. I’m working on my clutter reduction projects. I want to
Banks fail to inform customers about bank fees, while fees climb
Have your bank fees shot up lately? Many bank fees have risen in recent years and banks are failing to
It’s your job to complain, complain, complain
It’s important for boomer consumers to file complaints when they’re unable to resolve issues with companies. It can help you