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 […]
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Watch out for price gouging as huge storm hits Northeast and Mid-Atlantic
Be on the lookout for price gouging as another winter storm impacts the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Sunday and Monday. “Winter
Watch out for scams when donating to Texas flooding relief
Consumers need to be wary of sham charities attempting to take advantage of them and ensure they’re giving to legitimate
Financial Literacy Month is a time to review your financial plan or make one
During these turbulent financial times, it’s more important than ever that your money is working as well as it can
Home product injuries reach 8-year high as recalls slow slightly, report shows
Unsafe consumer products led to more injuries in 2024 than in any of the previous seven years. The Consumer Product
What to do on Feb. 28, the economic blackout day
Consumers and consumer groups are encouraging Americans to not spend money Friday on discretionary spending. The national economic blackout is
Are you prepared for a power outage?
My daughter Lisa is visiting from Madrid, and we took a road trip to Portland, Oregon, to spend time with
Avoid charity scams when you donate to help hurricane survivors
Our hearts go out people suffering from the effects of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. And although we want to
Watch out for video doorbells sold on Amazon that have serious security problems, Consumer Reports says
Video doorbells sold on digital marketplaces such as Amazon, Walmart, Temu, Sears, and Shein may have flaws, said Consumer Reports. As part of routine testing, it examined Eken and Tuck video doorbells that looked like the same product under different brand names. A deeper look by testing organization’s researchers revealed security vulnerabilities.