Gallup is off the mark to call federal government an industry
By Rita R. Robison Things were going well as I clicked through the list from a Gallup Poll of the […]
Economy
Compromise deal to raise the debt ceiling will harm consumers
Like many, I am relieved that Congress finally passed something to raise the debt limit. Like many, I don’t think
Column on AARP’s power misses the mark
“Who rules America? AARP.” When I saw that headline of Robert J. Samuelson’s Washington Post column, I laughed. Samuelson contends
Watch out for these top 10 scams of 2010 this year
ConsumerAffairs.com, one of my favorite websites, offers this list of the worst scams of 2010: 1. Foreclosure rescue scams
Baby boomers not as optimistic as other generations as they age
On Jan. 1, 2011, the oldest baby boomers began turning 65. Every day for the next 19 years, about 10,000
Top 10 consumer stories for 2010
It’s been a mixed year for American consumers. While some important consumer protection measures have been passed, a sluggish economy
Top 10 hopeful stories for 2010 for consumers and the environment
One thing that cheers me up every year is going to the Green Festival in Seattle sponsored by Green America
What was your best and worst consumer experiences this week?
Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream or weep? Here are my
Top 10 holiday shopping tips
What’s your gift-giving plan for the holidays this year? Will you be cutting back on your present list? Or will