Going solar? Check out these tips on how to avoid costly mistakes
It’s complicated being a consumer these days. There’s so much information, but most of it is to get you to […]
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How to avoid phone scams
It’s complicated being a consumer these days. There’s so much information, but most of it is to get you to
Pause before paying: Scammers prey on people with urgent, immediate, and emergency-focused language to trick them into sending money
Financial fraud is an ever-increasing problem with higher than ever risks for consumers. March 1 through 7 is National Consumer
LG tops the list of best kitchen brands for 2026, Consumer Reports’ tests show
Of the top nine kitchen brands tested by Consumer Reports, LG took four top spots. Bosch and GE tied for
CenturyLink fine, reduced to $10.9 million for poor customer service, is the largest fine proposed by a state regulator
In April 2025, the Washington State Utilities and Transportation Commission, or UTC, staff recommended the UTC impose more than $15.5
What’s the actual State of the Union for the American people?
The financial conditions facing American households in 2026 are very different than those presented by President Trump on Tuesday in
Watch out for weather-related utility scams after winter storms
Huge winter storms in parts of the country have left hundreds of thousands of households without power. After a big
How to get out of debt
On Monday, I wrote about U.S. cities with the most and least financially distressed people in 2026. The top cities
Cities with the most and least financial distress in 2026
Many people are struggling as inflation continues to strain household budgets and make it harder for Americans to keep up