10 cities where it’s cheaper to own than rent
In this housing crisis, prices have fallen so much that it’s less expensive for consumers to buy in some cities […]
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Ethnic plastic surgeries, procedures increasing in popularity
Asia is now the world's second-largest plastic-surgery hub after the United States. Plastic surgery is a $2.4-billion-a-year business in China.
Beware of door-to-door meat sellers
Every summer, the Better Business Bureau receives complaints from consumers who purchased meat from door-to-door sellers and were dissatisfied with
Facts and figures on Father’s Day 2010
What are your plans for Father’s Day? As the economy improves slightly, consumers in America will spend a bit more
Credit card companies circumvent new law
Issuers of credit cards are thinking up innovative ways to get around a new credit law, which was designed to
How moving frequently affects baby boomers
Are you a baby boomer who’s moved so much to advance your career that you don’t know where you belong?
What were your best and worst consumer experiences this week?
Which consumer happenings cheered you recently and which ones made you want to scream or weep? Here are my best
How to observe Memorial Day
For many people, Memorial Day is a long weekend that provides vacation opportunities. However, Memorial Day also is about remembering
More Americans traveling during Memorial Day holiday, but they’re spending less
The number of Americans traveling on vacation this Memorial Day holiday weekend will increase 5.4 percent from 2009 with about 32.1