Check out Consumer Reports’ 562 top picks of 2026 for Black Friday and holiday shopping
In addition to comparing prices, a big concern for consumers is the quality of the products they buy. However, there’s
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Look at the disadvantages of Medicare Advantage before you sign up or switch
Over the years, I’ve written many times about problems that could come up for consumers after they agree to be
GM agrees to pay $220 million over charges it secretly sold driving data
General Motors will pay $220 million to settle charges that it illegally sold consumers’ private driver behavior data and location
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Watch out for holiday scams, so you don’t end up holding an empty bag
As the holiday season approaches, it seems like there are more and more fake shopping sites. The ads on social media
Take steps now and throughout the holidays so you don’t end up with a big pile of depressing debt in January
The holidays can be a time of great stress. I’ve written many times about ways to make things calmer so
What to buy and not buy in November 2026
It’s that magic month. November, when holiday activities pick up and, hopefully, we can gather with family and friends to
Why do we need to continually fill out health forms for doctors, over and over?
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