Credit card companies circumvent new law
Issuers of credit cards are thinking up innovative ways to get around a new credit law, which was designed to […]
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Recall of the Week: GE front-loading washing machines due to fire and shock hazard
GE is recalling about 181,000 front-load washing machines. A wire can break in the machine and make contact with a
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
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.
Seattle’s Green Festival offers opportunity to learn about eco living and action needed to improve environmental and economic systems
Although fewer people attended than last year, the Third Annual Seattle Green Festival was a worthwhile event. Festivalgoers could learn
Shrek drinking glasses are being recalled because they contain cadmium
About 12 million Shrek Forever After Collectable Drinking Glasses are being recalled because the designs on the glasses contain cadmium.
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
Airline delays, fumbles make for a terrible trip
Since airline performance is improving because fewer consumers are flying, I was quite surprised to experience an awful flight recently
Federal agency releases names of problem Chinese drywall makers
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has released the names of the drywall manufacturers whose drywall emitted high levels of