Waste in the Health Care System - Outrageous Prices
March 1, 2010
If you’re looking to buy a toothbrush, stay far far away from a hospital. Imagine paying $1000 for ONE toothbrush. Perhaps we should call it an oral contaminant removal system, given the hefty price tag, but whatever you call it, it’s simply outrageous. And more importantly, it’s why American health care costs are skyrocketing. Click here for more.
Banks: The New Loan Sharks
February 25, 2010
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The Consumer Warning Network has been examining loan sharking rates charged on consumer credit cards over the past few months. Recently, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart took a humorous look at Bank of America’s hidden credit card fees and The Mob. Click here to watch!
New Credit Card Law Brings Change for Consumers
February 19, 2010
A new law that cracks down on credit card companies takes effect this week. Issuers will no longer be allowed to retroactively hike your credit card interest rate, which, in turn, makes it easier for you to get out of debt. Another result will be to make it tougher for college students to get credit cards. Click here to watch a story from KTVN in Reno on how this will affect how students do business.
Fake Money Rip Off
February 15, 2010
By Chad Soriano:
Small businesses are having a hard enough time these days, and as if the recession wasn’t enough, imagine getting stuck with counterfeit cash after providing a service or product to a consumer. It’s happening more and more. Click here to check out this report on the problem of businesses getting stuck with fake money, by Greensboro NBC affiliate WXII.
Ordering Flowers: How the Different Services Compare
February 11, 2010
By Angie Moreschi:
If you’re sending flowers this Valentine’s Day, it’s time to find out what kind of quality you get for your cash. We put several different vendors to the test, from a local florist, to online services that ship from a warehouse, to well known services that use member florists like FTD and teleflora. Click on the video to watch Angie Moreschi’s report on how they compared and read the story to learn more.
Getting Quality Flowers On Valentine’s Day
February 9, 2010
By Angie Moreschi:
There’s nothing like getting a beautiful bouquet of flowers, especially on Valentine’s Day. But let’s face it. If you’re the one sending the flowers and dishing out the dollars, there’s always a little anxiety involved. How do you know you’re getting quality? What makes one dozen roses last for a week or more, while another lasts for only a few days? We went to a floral expert to find out. Click here to watch Angie Moreschi’s report. Read more
More Problems for Toyota: Now It’s Prius Brakes & Lexus Hybrid
February 4, 2010
A problem with the brake system in the 2010 Hybrid Prius is the latest in a series of safety issues causing a crisis for Toyota. The U.S. Transportation Department opened an investigation into brake problems in the Toyota Prius. And now Toyota is expanding its own investigation to the Lexus Hybrid as well. Click Here to see a report from ABC News which has been leading the way in exposing the safety issues with Toyota vehicles. Read more
Toyota Says Fix Is In for Safety Problems
February 1, 2010
Toyota has announced it’s come up with a fix for the sticking gas pedals that led the company to recall millions of vehicles. Toyota customers have been in a state of concern and confusion since the problems came to light. The company is taking decisive action now, but many are asking if it’s too little too late. Click here for more information on what’s being done.
Deals & Steals: Secrets from the Coupon Mom
January 26, 2010
If you’re trying to save money by clipping coupons, you might want to take a pointer or two from the Coupon Mom. She’s been saving money for years, and now she can help you save, too. Click here to watch a profile on the coupon mom from KTRK TV in Houston.
How to Help in Haiti and Not Get Scammed
January 20, 2010
By Nicole Mayer:
The devastation in Haiti has many of us thinking: what can I do to help? Ambassadors leading the aid efforts say the best thing to do is donate money. But how do you know the money you donate is going to the right place? The best advice is to do your research. Click here for more information on how to avoid scams and to watch a CNN story on giving aid to Haiti.
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