Thursday, November 30, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Those $4 Generic Prescriptions May Cost More
With both Wal-mart and Target heavily promoting the roll out of $4 generic prescription programs to all their stores, you would think all you pay is $4. First, that is only for covered drugs, not all generics. But worse for people in some states, there are state "selling below cost" laws that will make some of the $4 drugs cost much more. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, November 28, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Want Taller Kids? Don't Buy This Product!
The FTC has stopped a Florida company from making unsubstantiated claims for a product purported to help gets grow taller. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Monday, November 27, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Dave Barry's Funny Holiday Gift Guide
Don't just give a plain gift this year, give a funny gift, Dave Barry-style. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, November 26, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Free Services to Use on Your Cellphone
The NY Times' David Pogue looks at a bunch of free services for your cellphone, such as free overseas long distance, free improved voice mail, free directory assistance, and more. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
The High Cost of Too Good to be True
Hey, would you like to earn 12.5% interest a year for two years? Sure, and why not, the company was promoted by a famous sports figure. Unfortunately, it turned out to be a Ponzi scheme. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Saturday, November 25, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.PC Prices Fall to Make Room for Vista
If prices seem a little lower than expected this season on computers, it is no accident. Retailers want to get rid of their inventory containing Windows XP to make room for the new Windows Vista machines coming out at the beginning of 2007. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.10 Worst Toys for 2006
Every year, a Boston lawyer releases his list of unsafe toys that could potentially harm kids. Here's the 2006 version. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Monday, November 20, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Forget LCD, Plasma, DLP TV; Now There's Laser TV
Could it get any more complicated? Now yet another kind of TV is being introduced by Mitsubishi: laser TV. It could wind up costing half the price of plasma. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, November 19, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.9 Ways to Manage Money More Effectively
If you always seem like you are playing a game of catch up with your bills and money, the WSJ offers these tips on how to get ahead. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Saturday, November 18, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Are You Getting the Advertised Broadband Speed?
The New York Times says that Internet service providers wiggle out of speed claims for their service by using "up to" in their advertising. So, you may not be getting the speed you have paid for. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Friday, November 17, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.This Company Negotiates More Financial Aid
A new service helps create a bidding war of sorts for your darling college age child who is seeking a scholarship. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Thursday, November 16, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.12 Tips to Getting a Great Car Rental Deal
Car rental rates seem to have skyrocketed lately, so it is perfect timing that Bankrate.com is offering these tips on getting a better deal. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.T-Mobile Sued Over Early Termination Penalties
A consumer class action lawsuit has been filed again T-Mobile for allegely unfairly applying its $200 early termination fee for customers who cancel their contracts. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, November 14, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Six Money Blunders to Avoid
The Everyday Cheapskate (not me) offers these tips to help you keep from making more money mistakes. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Monday, November 13, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.ID Theft May Often Be All in the Family
If you think ID theft is only committed by online crooks, think again. It could be someone right in your household who is to blame. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Winning McD's Top Prize Less Likely Than Being Hit by Lightning (Again and Again)
You may be tempted by McDonald's $5 million top prize in their new Monopoly game, but the odds of winning are more than 1 in 41 billion! For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
MrConsumer's Great Furnace Shopping Adventure
If you think shopping for a new furnace is easy, think again. Here, in the Boston Globe, is my 10 week adventure in trying to find the right contractor and right furnace to install in my home. Furnace shopping is not for the casual consumer. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Amazon Tops List for Customer Service
The National Retail Federation just released a survey of customer service satisfaction, and Amazon.com came out on top. It was followed by Nordstrom, L.L. Bean, Overstock.com, and Lane Bryant. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Thursday, November 09, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Best Buy Alienates Customers by Cancelling PS3 Orders
Thinking they got their kids the toy of their dreams, the new Playstation 3, Dads across the country cried foul when BestBuy.com cancelled their pre-orders. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Wednesday, November 08, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Can You Really Buy a Car for $10???
A Massachusetts consumer saw an ad promoting a $10 deal for cars. Of course, they told him they were sold out. When he arrived at the lot, they scrounged one up for him. Did he ever actually get that car for $10? Read on. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, November 05, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.A Free Way to Speed Up Your Net Connection
The NY Times' David Pogue recommends a free service called Open DNS that reportedly can speed up your broadband connection signficantly when accessing popular sites. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Wednesday, November 01, 2006
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.If Mom & Dad Can't Manage Finances Anymore...
Many of us with elderly parents need to check how they are managing their finances periodically because they may be too proud to admit they are having some problems. MSNBC offers 10 ways to help. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
