States where excessive gambling is the most common
Gambling has been in the news a lot lately. A recent study shows nearly half of men ages 18 to […]
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Use these tips to avoid investment scams
Investing money is an important part of financial planning for individuals and families. However, consumers lose more than $7.9 billion
Albertsons, Safeway, and Haggen offer deceptive ‘buy one get one free’ deals, lawsuit alleges
The corporate owner of Safeway, Albertsons, and Haggen grocery stores has overcharged Washington consumers in more than 3 million transactions
Maryland is set to become the first state to ban surveillance pricing, but the law has weaknesses, consumer group says
In January, Maryland Governor Wes Moore introduced the Protection From Predatory Pricing Act, a bill that prohibits dynamic pricing and
Meta misleads users about the steps it’s taking to fight fraud, and profits off scam ads at users’ expense, lawsuit alleges
Meta has knowingly taken steps and adopted policies that allow scam advertising to spread, and in 2024 Meta anticipated that
What to buy and not buy in May 2026
After only a few deals in March and April, May brings a big increase in saving opportunities. From May the
Court documents in California price fixing case allegedly show how Amazon bullies companies into raising prices
California is suing Amazon, alleging it participates in an illegal price fixing scheme that is artificially driving up prices for Americans.
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.
How are your finances?
April is National Financial Literacy Month. It’s a great opportunity for consumers to check and promote their financial situation and skills. For people who have just started earning or have been earning for a long time, every day is a chance to reflect on spending and improve finances.