Gifts

Online dating can lead to romance scams

Rita R. Robison / February 10, 2015

Valentine’s Day is coming up soon, which means scammers will be playing on the emotions of unsuspecting consumers. Because there […]

Loved one needs cash immediately? It could be a scam

Rita R. Robison / February 9, 2015

By Cristina Miranda, Consumer Education Specialist, Federal Trade Commission Love is a powerful thing. So when a loved one calls

What to buy and not buy in January

Rita R. Robison / January 5, 2015

I’ll be shopping at the January sales. It’s often possible to get a good deal on a warm, winter coat,

New holiday gadgets? Here’s how to save money on your electric bill

Rita R. Robison / December 24, 2014

If you received one one of latest electronic gadgets this holiday season, you may want to take steps to reduce

Baby boomer bloggers focus on the holidays

Rita R. Robison / December 22, 2014

If a blog is a present, then here is what's under the Baby Boomer Christmas tree this year, says Tom

Tips for funding your holiday fun

Rita R. Robison / December 21, 2014

By Bridget Small, Consumer Education Specialist, Federal Trade Commission It’s holiday season; time to visit family and friends, buy gifts,

10 ways holiday shopping is different in 2014

Rita R. Robison / December 20, 2014

Hanukkah is underway and Christmas is coming up in a few days. Has holiday shopping been different for you this

Latest gift card trick involves Amazon gift cards

Rita R. Robison / December 20, 2014

By Nicole Vincent Fleming, Consumer Education Specialist, Federal Trade Commission Thinking about giving a fancy new gadget as a holiday

Gift cards: Watch out for problems during the holidays

Rita R. Robison / December 19, 2014

Gift cards make great last-minute gifts for holiday shoppers. They’re practical, inexpensive, and convenient. Sales of gift cards have risen

This week's top 10 money tips

1. Look for bargains in May on mattresses, appliances, spring clothing, cookware, bedding, and more.

2. Be careful of fees when you use buy now, pay later for purchases.

3. Take a look at these financial terms that people don’t understand, which are costing them nearly $1,000 a year.

4. Spruce up your finances for spring with these tips.

5. Be sure to understand the new requirements for realtor fees because a settlement with realtors hasn’t resulted in the savings expected.

6. Take a look on these details on how Amazon bullies companies in to increasing prices, which costs people more.

7. Beware of debt relief companies that use false claims and charge illegal upfront fees.

8. Be aware Party City is making a comeback by launching inside Staples locations.

9. Pick YouTube TV for live sports and simplicity, or Hulu if you want an all-in-one replacement for both cable and streaming, if you’re trying to decide between the two.

10. Be aware Whirlpool has agreed to a class action settlement to resolve claims that certain refrigerators it manufactured are defective.

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April 23, 2026