Most people eat genetically modified food but don’t know it
I’ve been concerned about the health effects of genetically modified food for years, but hadn’t figured out how to approach […]
Consumer Protection
Companies fail to deliver holiday cheer
How successful were your holiday gifts from a consumer point of view? ConsumerAffairs.com offers this list of troubling consumer goods
Top 10 consumer stories of 2008
Here’s my take on the most important consumer stories of the year: The sagging economy. The collapse of the stock
Watch out for these top 2008 scams in the New Year
In a year of financial turmoil, con artists have revamped old scams and thought up new ones to bilk people
Help available for baby boomers selecting nursing homes for family members
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has launched a new rating system for nursing homes. The five-star rating system
Lead, cadmium, arsenic, PVC found in toys tested by consumer group
One in three toys tested by The Ecology Center were found to contain "medium" or "high" levels of chemicals. Researchers
Use caution when buying discount medical cards
With the economy in shambles and layoffs climbing, consumers may be tempted to buy discount medical cards to save money
Bush seeks to slash energy, environmental regulations before he rides into the sunset
While the eight-year Bush administration has been devastating for consumers and the environment, it's extremely discouraging that Bush and his
Is your cable company raising prices in the confusion about the switch to digital TV?
Complaints from throughout the U.S. are being received by Consumers Union, publishers of Consumer Reports, as cable companies transfer channels