Thermos is recalling more than 8 million food jars and bottles after reports of permanent vision loss
About 5.8 million Stainless King Food Jars and about 2.3 million Sportsman Food & Beverage Bottles are being recalled by […]
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What’s the latest in scams?
Every year, the Federal Trade Commission gets millions of fraud reports from consumers and shares information about the top scams.
California files legal action against State Farm after investigation finds mishandling of claims for the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires
State Farm significantly mishandled claims filed by survivors of the 2025 Los Angeles wildfires, according to investigation by the California
States that are the best at teaching personal finances in schools
For decades, I’ve been working to inform people about consumer and personal finance issues. It’s important, and having the knowledge
Think water safety for summer fun
Every year in the United States there are more than 4,000 unintentional drowning deaths. Drowning is the leading cause of
Don’t let scammers spoil your spring vacation
Winter is beginning to fade, and if you’re like me, you’re longing for spring and warm weather. When you’re planning a trip – whether it’s a spring break jaunt or another trip – you may be tempted to sign up an offer that looks like great deal. Unfortunately, scammers sometimes hide behind those offers. All they want is to steal your money.
What to know about Spirit Airlines going out of business
Spirit Airlines doesn’t fly out of SeaTac Airport, the closest airport to my home, so I’ve never flown on it.
Review your rights when you hear from a medical debt collector
A call from a debt collector about a bill from a healthcare provider can be stressful. The debt collection might
Watch out for credit card debt relief companies that will make your finances worse
For years, I had credit card debt. As a single woman, the expenses of running and maintaining a household, plus some travel to visit my daughter in Spain, were more than I could manage on my salary. However, when I paid off my house early, I was able to pay off my credit cards quickly.