Today’s consumer tip: Don’t let strangers have control of your computer
Several months ago, I got a call from a guy who said he had information that my network was having […]
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Many Americans don’t ask basic questions before signing up for health insurance, survey finds
With open enrollment for Affordable Care Act starting in November, a survey finds that 42 percent of Americans say they
Best time to buy airline tickets is on Sunday and at least eight weeks in advance
Average Ticket Price vs. Advanced Purchase Days for U.S. Domestic Flights Showing Average Ticket Price Between 300 Days and
Today’s consumer tip: Don’t fall for work-at-home schemes
I’ve been a consumer journalist for decades. One of the first scams I learned about was work-at-home schemes. Back then,
Today’s consumer tip: Beware of claims that plastic bags are biodegradable
Just because a company says its plastic bags are biodegradable doesn’t mean it’s true. The staff of the Federal Trade
Court stops marketers from selling high-priced supplements that ‘burn fat without diet or exercise’
Consumers should carefully evaluate advertising claims for weight-loss products. A group of marketers in Nevada and California used “free” trial
Today’s consumer tip: How to make your razor blades last longer
Some companies want to send you razor blades weekly or monthly. But, razor blades can last weeks or months if
Watch out for Ebola-related charity scams
The Ebola epidemic in West Africa has taken the lives of more than 4,000 people, according to the Centers for
Report shows widespread illegal uses of Airbnb in New York City
A fellow blogger recently reported good results using Airbnb, both in offering a place to stay and in vacation rentals