Consumer World Blog by MrConsumer

Tiny Car Receives Top Crash Test Scores

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Wed, 14 May 2008 12:18:00 +0000

The Smart fortwo car, just over eight feet long, has garnered top scores in front and side crash tests. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.

Their Way to Save Money -- Don't Shop!

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Tue, 13 May 2008 18:54:00 +0000

These California friends decided to save money in a novel way. Could they stop shopping for a year (of course, except necessities)? For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.

Spam Moves to Cellphones; Gets More Invasive

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Sat, 10 May 2008 13:00:00 +0000

There is no hiding from it. Our computers are full of spam emails, and now our cellphones are the new target. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.

5 Cities that Survived the Housing Bust

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Thu, 08 May 2008 13:24:00 +0000

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.

The IRS Has an Internal Advocate for You

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Wed, 07 May 2008 21:56:00 +0000

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.

Wal-mart Begins 90-day $10 Drug Program

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:43:00 +0000

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.

How to Save Money Without Scrimping

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Sun, 04 May 2008 14:04:00 +0000

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.

Buyers Flocking to Small Cars

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Sat, 03 May 2008 15:39:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Sat, 03 May 2008 11:39:00 +0000

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.

Q&A on the Federal Tax Rebate Program

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:10:00 +0000

The WSJ answers common questions about the tax stimulus checks that began arriving this week. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.

AA Joins Others Limiting Checked Bags

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 13:10:00 +0000

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.

Don't Forget Credit Unions When Rate Shopping

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:18:00 +0000

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.

Q&A About Plastic Bottles' Health Risk

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 13:56:00 +0000

"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.

How Generic Drugs Differ from Brand Names

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 14:27:00 +0000

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.

10 Ways to Improve Earth's Health

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 13:10:00 +0000

Celebrate earth day by doing something good for the planet. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.

7 Ways to Become an ID Theft Victim

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 13:32:00 +0000

Want to know the surefire ways to have your ID stolen? For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.

Should You Buy Travel Insurance?

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Sun, 20 Apr 2008 19:04:00 +0000

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.

Bumped Fliers Now to Get $800

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:43:00 +0000

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

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:32:00 +0000

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.

Polaroid to Sell Instant Printer for Cellphones, Cams

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Sun, 13 Apr 2008 20:37:00 +0000

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.

7 Retailers Fined Over Missing Analog TV Labels

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 12:34:00 +0000

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.

FCC Adopts Emergency Text Messaging System

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 11:19:00 +0000

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.

Killer Eggs: 7 or More Weekly Raises Risk

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 12:48:00 +0000

Are you dying for a daily omelet? New research suggests increased risk of death. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.

When Airlines Fail, Your Options are Limited

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 14:50:00 +0000

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.

Air Passenger Complaints UP

noreply@blogger.com (Edgar) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:35:00 +0000

As prices rise for airfares, so does discontent among passengers. For more consumer news, visit Consumer World.