Thursday, May 08, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.5 Cities that Survived the Housing Bust
Smart Money says there are a few cities that have weathered the housing downturn better than most others. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Wednesday, May 07, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.The IRS Has an Internal Advocate for You
Have you got an unresolved issue with the Internal Revenue Service? There actually may be help for you right inside IRS' offices called the TAS. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, May 06, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Wal-mart Begins 90-day $10 Drug Program
Good news for pill poppers: Wal-mart has extended their $4 drug program to now include 90 days worth of drugs for just $10. These are for generics, of course. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.How to Save Money Without Scrimping
Here are 10 tips from the Wall Street Journal on how to save money without living like a pauper. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Saturday, May 03, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Buyers Flocking to Small Cars
Finally, it has dawned on some people that they should buy small, fuel-efficient cars instead of gas guzzlers. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Proposed Rules Curb Credit Card Abuses
Congress has been having hearing after hearing describing unfair practices of credit card companies. Now there are proposed rules to help curb the abuses. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Q&A on the Federal Tax Rebate Program
The WSJ answers common questions about the tax stimulus checks that began arriving this week. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.AA Joins Others Limiting Checked Bags
American Airlines said that starting for tickets purchased May 12, it will only allow one bag to be checked for free. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Don't Forget Credit Unions When Rate Shopping
Many people never think to check the rates at credit unions when shopping for a mortgage or a place to park some money. You should because the rates can be pretty competitive. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Q&A About Plastic Bottles' Health Risk
"7" may not be the lucky number when it comes to the safety of plastic, refillable bottles. See why. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.How Generic Drugs Differ from Brand Names
We are all taught that generic drugs are cheaper than the brand name, and function the same medically. Sometimes, that is not true. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.10 Ways to Improve Earth's Health
Celebrate earth day by doing something good for the planet. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Monday, April 21, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.7 Ways to Become an ID Theft Victim
Want to know the surefire ways to have your ID stolen? For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Should You Buy Travel Insurance?
With so many airlines going out of business, and so many flights being cancelled or unreasonably delayed, does it make sense (cents) to buy travel insurance? For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Bumped Fliers Now to Get $800
There really is some good news if you get bumped starting next month. The law is changing to require airlines to give you up to $800 in denied boarding compensation. The old amount was $400. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Retail Chains Feel Pinch of Recession
Don't look now, but many retail chains are closing stores because of the general spending cutback by many shoppers. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Polaroid to Sell Instant Printer for Cellphones, Cams
Imagine being able to print out pictures from your cellphone or digital camera on a printer that fits in your pocket. Zink and Polaroid are about ready to market it. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.7 Retailers Fined Over Missing Analog TV Labels
Retailers selling TVs without a digital tuner are required to have warning signs at the point of display indicating that the analog TV will not function starting in February 2009 without a converter box. Seven retailers were just fined millions of dollars for failure to post that warning. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.FCC Adopts Emergency Text Messaging System
If this had been a real emergency, you would have received a text message on your cellphone. That's the plan just announced by the FCC. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Wednesday, April 09, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Killer Eggs: 7 or More Weekly Raises Risk
Are you dying for a daily omelet? New research suggests increased risk of death. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.When Airlines Fail, Your Options are Limited
If you are holding a ticket on one of the three airlines that failed last week, you may have a difficult time getting a refund (particularly if you paid via cash or check). For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Monday, April 07, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Air Passenger Complaints UP
As prices rise for airfares, so does discontent among passengers. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, April 06, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Three Airlines Fail in One Week
Last week was not a good week for airlines, and worse for passengers holding tickets on any of the three airlines that failed. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
10 Cars that Lose Value Fast
They say that a car depreciates the second you drive it off the lot. These cars lose the most value fast. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Thursday, April 03, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Soup Up Your Cellphone with New Services
Some of the services you might use your computer for you can now be done on your cellphone. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Banks Slashing Savings Interest Rates
Every time the FED drops interest rates, depositors weep. For a while, many were used to getting over 5% at online banks. Now you are lucky to get even 3%. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, March 30, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Bad Guys Infiltrate Searches at eTailers
The latest place your computer might catch an infection is at Target or Wal-mart! Huh? The bad guys inject malicious code onto the end of asearch query you might do at their websites and that leads the user to an infested site. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Patients Complaining More About Some Hospitals
The federal government just released results of several surveys about care given by hospitals, and some patients are not too happy about their stays. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Teach a Man to Phish... And He'll Feed Off Fools for a Lifetime
Phishing is getting more sophisticated, and we keep falling for the ploys, unfortunately. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Slow Down a Little, Save Big on Gas
Drive 100 miles in a typical car and every 10 miles per hour you drive over 60 is like the price of gasoline going up about 59 cents a gallon. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Court Strikes Down NY Air Passenger Rights Law
In a blow to travelers, a federal court has struck down the NY Air Passengers Bill of Rights. The court said only the federal government can create rules for airlines. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Soon Just Wave Cellphone to Board Airlines
The major airlines will soon allow passengers to check-in via cellphone, and then just have the barcode on their phones act as a boarding pass (no printing necessary). For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.To Save Money, Hospitals Recycle One-Time Use Medical Devices
The Wall Street Journal reports a practice that many will find troubling. To save money, some hospitals are reusing one-time-use medical devices. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting."Free" iPods Promoter to Pay $3-mil to FTC
Valueclick has agreed to pay almost $3-mi to the Federal Trade Commission to settle charges that it deceptively advertised iPods and other high-value items as "free." For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
