Dec 29, 2013

Return Policies: THREE MAJOR CHAINS SHORTEN RETURN WINDOWS; BUT HOLIDAY GRACE PERIODS BLUNT THE EFFECT ON SHOPPERS

Consumer World

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel article about my weekly videos

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Most Researched New and Used Cars for 2013 | Most Popular Cars

 Consumer Reports

Should you register that new product? Product-registration cards—and the info you put on them—aren't always needed for warranty coverage

Consumer Reports

New 'card cracking' scam gets students' debit card numbers and PIN

 Plain Dealing | cleveland.com

A Little-Known Credit Card Perk That Can Save You Big

Credit.com Blog

The IRS and Affordable Care Act are linked: Boycott Obamacare, and the penalty will be deducted from your tax refund

| Bankrate

Use Those Gift Cards Now

Consumer Reports

There’s only one full-time, long-term J.D.-required law job available for every two law school graduates

 Bankrate

1/3 Of Online Retailers Failed To Deliver Last-Minute Christmas Purchases On Time

 Consumerist

Until you decide on a career, consider a lower-cost university and limit the amount of student loans you secure

 Bankrate

When you swipe a debit card, you could be putting your entire bank account at risk

 Bankrate

Computer Monitors and Eye Fatigue | Best Computer Monitor Features

Consumer Reports

Dec 15, 2013

Fine arts photographers and skilled amateurs capture Rock River eagles

Cash-back rewards aren’t free money if you’re carrying a balance

 Bankrate.com

Great Holiday Gifts for $10 or Less

Bankrate.com

Thinking about buying an extended warranty? Read this first 

 TODAY.com

Dirty little secret of the House-approved budget: It includes a tax hike

 Bankrate, Inc.

The agent selling your house probably isn’t getting as big a cut of the deal as you may think

 Bankrate.com

3 ways to make your bathroom shine

Consumer Reports News

BBB Tips To Avoid Four Holiday Scams

 BBB News Center

Giving in to the initial flood of excitement around receiving an inheritance could be dangerous.

Bankrate.com

How Does A $1,000 Loan Blow Up Into $40,000 Of Debt?

Consumerist

An extra 20% off a purchase to open a store card sounds like a good deal, right? Many Americans think so

 Bankrate, Inc.

Big Meat & Big Pharma Pleased As Punch With FDA’s Pointless New Antibiotic Guidelines

Consumerist

Top 5 Teen-Diving Safety Tips

 Bankrate.com

Google Pulls Privacy Feature it Says Wasn't Supposed to Be in Android

 AllThingsD

5 life changes that could save older drivers money on car insurance

 Bankrate.com

College education, race and dual-income households are top factors in a poor person’s upward economic mobility

Twitter

What To Do If Your Health Marketplace Application Gets Stuck

 Consumer Reports News

Dec 2, 2013

Do you have a three day right to cancel? Consumer myths (Thanks to WMTV for letting me use this vintage video)

Best Used Car Deals | All-Wheel-Drive Cars and SUVs

Consumer Reports

Pricey washer produces lackluster laundry Fisher & Paykel washer is energy efficient but falls short on cleaning

Consumer Reports

How to Save on Car Rentals

 Consumer Reports

AA Batteries that shine

 Consumer Reports

Holiday sales are great, but post-holiday sales are better. Can you wait?

 Bankrate, Inc.

Who made Consumer Reports' 'Naughty & Nice' list? 

 TODAY.com'

New meat labels show born, raised, slaughtered locales

 ksl.com

1 in 5 Americans say their main concern is to pay down debt -- including credit cards and student loans

 Bankrate.com

Q&A: Will I really come out ahead financially if I pay extra toward my mortgage principal?

Bankrate.com

Unhappy with a product/service from a business? File a BBB complaint

BBB Online

Grandma and Grandpa would rather just give you cash. People older than 65 are the least likely to give gift cards

 Bankrate.com

A New Worm Proves the Internet of Things Is Vulnerable to Attack

 AllThingsD

Millions of Fake Twitter Accounts Manipulate Trends, Popularity

WSJ.com