How did buying a toaster get complicated?
About six months ago, my toaster, which is probably more than 10 years old, started toasting only on one side. […]
Don’t be tricked by ‘healthy’ items added to alcohol because the alcohol’s still harmful to health
Alcohol consumption is down so companies are adding so called “healthy” items to wine, beer, and other alcoholic beverages. When
Best tips for spring to spruce up your finances
Spring is here, and it’s a great time to get your home and your finances in order. Here are some tips from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to help you get started on spring cleaning your finances:
Homebuyers: Be sure to understand the new requirements for realtor fees because a settlement with realtors hasn’t resulted in the savings expected, report says
Realtor commissions haven’t significantly fallen after a settlement with the National Association of Realtors, or NAR, a new study shows.
Watch out for debt relief companies, such as NERD Solutions, that can make your debt problems worse
For years, I’ve been warning people about debt relief companies. They can lead to high fees, potential damage to your
Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally eliminated competition hurting fans, artists, and competing venues, jury finds
After a five-week trial, a federal court jury found Live Nation/Ticketmaster liable on Wednesday for harming consumers and the live music
88 U.S. Corporations paid no federal income taxes in 2025
Later today, I’ll be meeting with a tax preparer to finalize my income taxes for last year. Although I don’t
What’s credit counseling and do you need it?
For years, I’ve been recommending to people who are having debt stress that they should sign up for credit counseling.
Have you filed your taxes yet?
Things got crazy in March with lots of time spent helping a friend get ready to move and a trip to San Diego for a party for Wildlife Madagascar, a nonprofit my niece has founded. I just filed my taxes Saturday, April 13. Usually, I’m filing at the last minute. Since I have a small business, I need to add up all my expenses for the year.