Baby boomer consumers need to know about product recalls
What you don’t know about product safety could kill you. When I began writing for consumers in 1977, I was […]
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Safety rules for children’s toy, other consumer products delayed
It’s a disappointing decision for parents and grandparents wanting to buy safer toys after a troubling two-year period when millions
American consumers deserve better inspections, regulation of food supply
I was shocked to hear on the radio about the poor conditions of a factory that was the subject of
What President Obama and Congress need to do for American consumers
In my last post, I looked at what President Obama said in his Inaugural address about consumer issues and discussed
Can Obama do what’s needed for American consumers?
It was great to see millions of people jubilantly celebrating President Barack Obama Inauguration. I enjoyed gathering with friends to
Martin Luther King advocated for a guaranteed income for all to eliminate poverty
When I was doing research on what Martin Luther King had to say about consumers, I was surprised to learn
Top health stories of 2008
Because baby boomers are health conscious, I’ve been looking for a listing of 2008’s best health news, but haven’t been
It’s time to take action on genetically modified foods
I think that genetically modified foods need to be banned from the food supply. They aren’t safe. Ronnie Cummins, national
Top 10 consumer stories of 2008
Here’s my take on the most important consumer stories of the year: The sagging economy. The collapse of the stock