Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Beware BMW Prize Spam Scam
Congratulations... you did NOT win a BMW no matter what that prize email says. It is a ploy to separate you and your financial information. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Monday, October 30, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Which Produce has the Most Pesticides?
According to a new study, the fruits and vegetables with the most pesticides, as a general rule, are peaches, apples, and sweet bell peppers. The whole list follows. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, October 29, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.You Can Shop for Title Insurance
When you close on a house, there are typically a ton of charges assessed to you, including title insurance. That's an insurance product that pays hefty commissions to the lawyer who signed you up for it. Now, you can actually shop for your own title insurance and save money. The WSJ tells you how and where. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Saturday, October 28, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Rapid Rescoring: Quickly Boosts Credit Score
Imagine that you apply for a mortgage, but an error on your credit report causes you to get a lower than accurate credit score. What do you do? You may be a perfect candidate for "rapid rescoring." For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Friday, October 27, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Group Says Zillow's Property Value Estimates Misleading
A group has filed an FTC complaint against Zillow.com, the site that guestimates property values nationwide, saying that it provides incorrect values 2/3s of the time. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Wednesday, October 25, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Walgreens Pays $550K to Settle MI Item Pricing Suit
Not putting price stickers on goods is a no-no in Michigan, and Walgreens just paid the price for violating the law. They settled with the state, agreeing to pay $550,000. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.As Cellphone Use Increases, Man's Sperm Decreases
A new study shows that for men studied their sperm declined steadily in number, quality and ability to swim as mobile phone usage increased. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Monday, October 23, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting."Secure" Smart Credit Cards Leak Private Info
The world of RFID (radio frequency identification) was shaken today when researchers demonstrated they were able to glean the name and account number from so-called smart (and supposedly encrypted) credit cards that were contained in sealed envelopes. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Should You Buy Pet Health Insurance?
With cost of visits to the vet increasing, does it make sense to buy health insurance for your pets? Here are the pros and cons. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Home Insurance: Watch Out for What's Not Covered
When it comes to homeowners insurance, it is often more important to know what is excluded from your policy. One of the four-letter words is usually limited: mold. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Online Car Shoppers Save More Money
Even if you don't buy your new car online, studies have shown that the people who research their car purchases on the web save an average of over $400. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Your Frequent Flier Miles May Disappear Sooner
Those in Delta's and USAirways' frequent flier programs better add some miles to their accounts quickly... or risk forfeiture. They are both cutting to 18 months (USAir) and 24 months (Delta) the period of inactivity after which your miles will be removed from your account. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Microsoft Releases Internet Explorer 7
Yours for the downloading now! For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Deciphering Freshness Expiration Dates on Food
"Sell by", "Best if Used by", "Pack date", "Expires on" -- how in the world do you figure out what real freshness is? Today offers suggestions. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, October 17, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.FTC Rejects Recorded Telemarketing Calls
Resisting pressure from industry, the FTC says that marketers cannot use recorded spiels to reach consumers, even if they have a pre-existing business relationship with that customer. Written permission from the consumer would be required. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Monday, October 16, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Phishers More Successful than Thought
A new study suggests that phishers are much more successful at luring victims than previously thought. As many as 14% of targets of phishy emails take the bait. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, October 15, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Everything You Need to Know about Bed Bugs
...but were afraid to ask. The New York Times offers tips. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Devices on Standby Eat Up Tons of Electricity
All those little black power converters and electrical devices that remain on standby after you turn them off are adding quite a bit of money to your electric bill that you might not be aware of. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.This 529 Plan Locks in College Prices Today
Imagine putting college money away today for an as yet unborn child, and be guaranteed today's tuition prices up to 30 years from now. There are a few catches. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Text Message Spam Scams Come to Cellphone
It may be not be much longer that your cellphone will be free of advertising. Some text message spam scams are already showing up. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Saturday, October 07, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.The Shifting Calculus of Buying a Home
With home sales and prices down, potential buyers have to re-evaluate whether to buy now, or wait for even lower prices. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
New Warning: Don't Drink and Buy Online
Obviously you shouldn't drink and drive, but now word is that you should not buy online while intoxicated either. You don't realize what damage you could be doing to your pocketbook. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Milk Buyers' Dilemma: Hormone-Free, Organic, or Regular?
Nothing is easy anymore. There are too many choices for everything, and now that includes milk. Hormone-free, organic, or regular (let alone which fat content container to buy) are now some of the choices. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Thursday, October 05, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Find Low-Priced Gas Stations Online
Are you wasting gas driving around town endlessly to save a few cents per gallon on gas? Let your fingers do the clicking instead. Kiplinger's offers tips on how to use the net to find low prices in your neighborhood. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Wednesday, October 04, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.IMs are Not as Private as You Think
With the latest sex scandal in Washington revolving around the contents of instant messages, people may be wondering how private those missives really are. They seem to be on the screen momentarily, and then disappear into cyberspace. This WSJ article suggests that they only disappear from your view instantly. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, October 01, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Beware Credit Boost via "Piggybacking"
A new crop of websites has sprung up promising you almost instant good credit by adding you as an authorized user on someone else's account which is in goodstanding. This is risky business particularly for the person with good credit. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Ben Steins Criticizes CA-AG's Global Warming Suits
The California AG is suing a number of carmakers for contributing to global warming because of the emissions from their cars. Ben Stein cries foul saying the cars meet emissions standards, so there is no case. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
