Monday, July 30, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Court: Can't Change Contract Online without Contact
A federal court has ruled in favor of a consumer when a company with whom he did business unilaterally changed its contract online, but never notified him. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Saturday, July 28, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.American Airlines Depersonalizes Complaint Filing
Had a problem on American Airlines? Want to complain to a live human being. You can't, because they don't have a phone number for customer complaints. You have to use a web form, but only up to 1500 words-worth. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Friday, July 27, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Chyrsler Offers Lifetime Powertrain Warranty
In an industry first, Chrysler is now offering a lifetime powertrain warranty on most of its cars, including 2007 leftovers. It only applies to the original owner. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Thursday, July 26, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Comparing Internet Retirement Calculators
Do you have enough money to retire on? Will you have enough 20 years from now based on what you are putting away? Several online calculators give you the answer... but the answer varies from one site to another because each uses a different set of assumptions. The Wall Street Journal compares them. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Soda Drinking Linked to Risk of Heart Disease
Many people would hope this study fizzles. It suggests that middle age people who drink as little as one can of soda a day have a 40% increased risk for heart disease. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, July 22, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Nursing Homes, Medicaid, and Your Assets
Will you have to give up your house or virtually spend all your money when and if you need to go to a nursing home before Medicaid will cover you? New rules make it harder, but impossible to hold onto some of your assets for others. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Friday, July 20, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Don't Open that eGreeting Card Email
You might think someone is wishing you well when you get an eGreeting card. On the contrary, most of the ones that are turning up in your in box are virus-traps. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Some Drugs Taken With Food More Effective
Researchers say that you might be able to take fewer expensive cancer drugs if you ingest them with food. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.The Debate Rages Over Locked Cellphones
Wouldn't you like to be able to use your fancy cellphone on another network if you change carriers? Many consumers would, but cell companies want to keep you from switching. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.NY-AG Questions Ranking Doctors by Cost & Quality
Some health insurers are publishing lists that rank doctors by "efficiency" and quality. "Efficiency" is a fancy word for cost. Doctors who charge less get a higher "efficiency" rating. The NY AG says this may cause consumers to pick cheap doctors over quality ones. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Drugmakers May Price Pills by Results
Imagine only having to pay for medicine if it works for you. That is one idea being kicked around by drug companies to change how and what we pay for prescription drugs. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Court Sets Aside Mandatory Arbitration Clause
In Washington state, consumers may be able to ignore mandatory arbitration clauses in their cellphone (and other) contracts based on a court ruling that says they are invalid. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.AOL to Pay $3-mil to Settle Cancellation Snafus
When AOL made their service free via the Internet, those with paid accounts were often thwarted in their cancellation attempts. AOL will now pay 48 states for their blunders. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.DOT Proposes Higher Airline Bump Bounty
If you get bumped from your air flight, you are entitled to between $200 and $400 currently. The DOT is proposing to raise denied boarding compensation three-fold. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Monday, July 09, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Verizon Cuts Copper Lines to FiOS Homes
You may not have noticed the fine print when you sign up for Verizon's speedy FiOS (fiber optic) service. They remove the copper wire service that serves your home. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Saturday, July 07, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Is Cheaper Catfish Masquerading as Grouper?
Something may be fishy in your restaurant. Some places are advertising grouper but really giving you cheaper catfish. Here's how to tell the difference. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Will Home Mail Delivery Remain Free?
Might there come a time when you have to pick up your mail, or pay extra for home delivery. The future of mail service is a big question. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Thursday, July 05, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Cable Companies to Raise Set-top Box Rates
With the new federal requirement that cable TV set-top boxes contain cablecard slots, cable companies say they will have to raise rental prices of those boxes. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Wednesday, July 04, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Electronics Bigger Energy Hogs Than Appliances
If you think your refrigerator uses a lot of electricity, think again. Electronics in the house may soon use more power than your kitchen appliances. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Monday, July 02, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.CableCards Must be Offered as of July 1
New or upgraded cable subscribers must be given a box that accepts a CableCard as of yesterday. What's that? Here are Q&As. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
Sunday, July 01, 2007
Note: Some news links may expire one week after posting.Popular Financial Advice You Should NOT Take
Some words of financial wisdom are best ignored, as demonstrated in this Wall Street Journal story. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
How the Pros Protect Their Identity
Worried about ID theft? Here are tips from the experts on what they do to keep their personal information secure. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.
