Obama did a better job this year of addressing consumer needs in his State of the Union speech
By Rita R. Robison Maybe it was Occupy Wall Street or just the fact that he’s finally getting the message […]
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Obama appoints another chief of staff who lobbied against consumer interests
Obama, Bill Daley, and Jacob Lew By Rita R. Robison It was disappointing to learn that President Obama’s new chief
Obama’s recess appointment of financial bureau chief is a good step for consumers
By Rita R. Robison Yesterday, President Obama appointed Richard Cordray to head the new Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in a
Standard light bulbs changed, not banned, as of Jan. 1
On Jan. 1, new standards took effect that make incandescent light bulbs 25 to 30 percent more efficient. Incandescent light
Happy New Year to consumers everywhere
By Rita R. Robison Best wishes to you and your loved ones for a good consumer year in 2012. Last
Top 10 consumer stories of 2011
In the three plus years I’ve been writing consumer blogs, I complained about how consumer news isn’t covered at all
Not ready yet? Check out these tips for last-minute holiday shoppers
By Andrea Woroch, Consumer Writer, Kinoliinc.com Guest Blogger With just a few days remaining until the holidays, shoppers with gifts
Free Shipping Day is Dec. 16
By Rita R. Robison If you find it’s mid-December and you still have some gifts you’d like to order from
BBB: Do research before purchasing a gift card
The holiday season is nearly here. For those looking to give gift cards to family and friends, the Better Business