Super Bowl 2011: Another round of violent, sexist, and ageist ads
Ads during Sunday’s Super Bowl cost $2.7 million for a 30-second spot, up from last year's $2.6 million. Although the […]
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FTC taking action against debt consolidation scammers
The first phase of new federal rules protecting consumers from unscrupulous debt settlement companies takes effect Sept. 27, part of
How to sell items on Craigslist
For the first time, I’m selling items on Craigslist. Here’s what I’ve learned so far: Read ads from others so
Watch out for BP oil spill scams
Consumers and businesses need to be on the lookout for frauds related to the BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill
Consumers victimized by Chase Financial Funding can still file claims
Refund checks are being distributed by the Federal Trade Commission to borrowers lured by a firm charged with deceptive advertising
Many baby boomer women do research before filling prescriptions
Forty-four percent of baby boomer women research prescribed drugs using multiple sources before filling a prescription, a survey found.
What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week?
Which consumer happenings cheered you recently and which ones made you want to scream or weep? Here are my best
Federal government chooses voluntary actions over regulations to curb obesity
First Lady Michelle Obama unveils the findings of the Childhood Obesity Task Force report with cabinet officials. Although the Obama
AnnualCreditReport.com only authorized site for free credit report
When I was doing research on credit cards yesterday, I came across the two videos below from the Federal Trade