What not to keep in your purse or wallet
Recently, I wrote an article on the problems with carrying a heavy purse. Another thing to consider is whether it’s […]
Finances
Mortgage assistance relief company misled consumers into paying unlawful upfront fees and didn’t help them with mortgage problems, FTC charges
A U.S. district court in California has temporarily halted a mortgage assistance relief operation, which claims it can help people under the
How to buy pet insurance
Is buying pet insurance a good idea? Some policies don’t work well for pet owners. Some pets need coverage more
States fill enforcement gaps as federal regulators pull back on corporate oversight
State attorneys general are taking on antitrust enforcement work as the federal government continues to withdraw from corporate oversight. For
Which states have the best and worse economies?
Washington state, where I live, has the second best economy in the United States, according to an analysis by WalletHub,
Is your car loan putting a strain on your budget?
Americans have about $1.7 trillion in auto loan debt, with an average balance of nearly $14,000 per household. With interest
Opt out of Bank of America’s newly required forced arbitration now, consumer groups recommend
Bank of America has recently added an arbitration clause back into its consumer contracts for its online banking agreements, 17
SpaceX’s public offering will be good for Musk and bad for retirement savers, consumer group says
SpaceX publicly filed its initial public offering paperwork with the Securities and Exchange Commission, or SEC, last week. If the
How to buy a mattress
A mattress can be a major investment, and shopping for one is challenging for consumers. Price comparisons are difficult because