What to buy and not buy during September 2024
Like many people, I’m beginning to notice signs of summer fading and fall approaching. Unfortunately. I’m not a fan […]
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‘Personalized nutrition?’ Check it out before you sign up
Have you heard of “personalized nutrition?” It’s an approach to dietary advice that uses tests of a person’s genes, blood
It’s crucial to understand the new rules for paying realtors when you buy or sell a home
Most consumers are confused about the new rules related to compensation for realtors in the home buying transaction and the
Dozens injured and 7 pets killed in fires causing Samsung to recall more than 1 million slide-in kitchen ranges
If you have a Samsung range, be sure to pay attention to this recall because these ranges are dangerous. Samsung is recalling about 1,120,905 slide-in electric ranges. The front-mounted knobs on can be accidentally activated by humans or pets, posing a fire risk. Samsung has received more than 300 reports of unintentional activation of the knobs.
Federal court rules Google is an illegal monopoly
Monopoly power hurts consumers in so many ways every day. It’s good news that states and the federal government are bringing more antitrust actions. A federal judge in Washington, D.C., ruled Monday that Google unlawfully leverages its dominance in the online search and related text advertising markets through exclusionary contracts, harming consumers and advertisers.
Origin 21 wall mirrors sold only at Lowe’s are being recalled due to risk of cuts and bruises
Huahong Art Home Shares is recalling about 27,400 oval and rectangle black framed wall mirrors. The recalled mirrors can detach from the metal hanger, causing the mirror to fall, posing a risk of cuts and bruises. Huahong has received 15 reports of the mirrors falling due to the hanger problem. No injuries have been reported.
FTC settlement shows why a car-repair contract may be a bad idea
Car repairs are a dreaded expense for most families. When you see a TV ad – with a celebrity saying
Solar energy financing lenders use predatory methods in all states, report shows
And, again, history repeats itself. The nation’s leading residential solar energy financing lenders are using predatory methods including undisclosed profit arrangements with their preferred installers and expensive financing with hidden fees as a standard practice to target consumers for financial exploitation, according to a new report.
Start researching in August for items you plan to buy, but it may pay to wait until Labor Day sales
August marks the beginning of the end of summer, as well as a new school year for many people. Because