Feds crack down on ‘Ab Circle Pro,’ other infomercial companies
Sometimes when I’m blogging into the night, infomercials come on and drone in my ear because I’m too intent on […]
Housing
How will trends in aging, such as increasing housing costs and rates of diabetes, affect your aging?
By Rita R. Robison The baby boomers are coming. It’s no secret that the increasing number of boomers is changing
Top 10 consumer complaints in the nation
Cars, credit, and home repair and construction again topped the list of complaints made to state and local consumer protection
First action by new consumer finance protection agency is a good first step, but more needs to be done on bank regulation
By Rita R. Robison Last week, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced its first public enforcement action with an order
Where are the cheapest places to retire?
Every year, AARP The Magazine offers a list of the best places to live. This year, the August/September issue offers
More women in their 60s living with their friends
Some say the ‘60s hippies are going back to the commune. Others call the growing number of female baby boomers
Banks, telecoms, electronics, retailers among companies requiring forced arbitration
If your bank, cell phone provider, employer, or other company that you conduct business with violated your rights or cheated
How to be successful when filing insurance claims
Companies that insure homes paid about $35 billion in loss claims last year, and auto insurers say they’re alarmed about
Finding cheaper printer cartridges is this week’s best consumer experience, while a credit union error disappoints
By Rita R. Robison Doing price comparisons on printer cartridges paid off this week. However, I found an error made