Pain at the Pump: Rising Gas Prices Drive Inflation
February 22, 2012
Rising gas prices are taking a big bite out of consumer wallets and driving up inflation in the process. Gas prices ended last month at a national average of $3.443 a gallon, according to the AAA Fuel Gauge Report. This month, the trend continues as world instability drives up the price of oil. Click here to watch this report by CNNMoney.
Are You Part of the Disappearing Middle Class?
January 11, 2012
If part of the American dream is that your children will do better than you did in life, this country is headed in the wrong direction. Nearly one third of Americans who were raised in the middle class dropped down the economic ladder as adults — and that’s before the Great Recession hit. Click here to learn more and see a report by CNN.
New Hot Gift – Mobile Gift Cards
December 13, 2011
Gift cards are one of the most popular presents people give for the holidays. Now, there’s a new form of gift card you might not have heard about. They’re called “mobile ” gift cards, and they’re part of the craze that puts everything on your mobile device. Click here to learn more about this new type of gift card and some rules for smart shopping from WOIO-TV in Cleveland.
The New Threatening Phone Scam
December 13, 2011
‘Tis the season for frustrating phone scams. Naughty people are phishing for your personal information, and it’s not your holiday wish list they’re after. A new wave of harassing phone calls is targeting people who submit auto-loans online. Think twice before you try to pre-qualify for your next auto loan. You may put your personal information at risk for identity theft. Click here to learn more in this story from CBS News in Denver.
Beware of Foreclosure Fraud
November 28, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving !
November 22, 2011
The entire staff of the Consumer Warning Network would like to wish everybody a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday this year.
Customers Win Fight against Big Bank Fees
October 25, 2011
Score one for the consumer. It pays to protest! Customers who decided to fight back against big bank fees by complaining and changing banks have chalked up a big victory. Citing customer concerns and a “changing competitive marketplace,” Bank of America said it won’t charge customers a fee for using their debit cards, after all.
Vet Exposes Millions in Medicaid Fraud
October 11, 2011
Health care fraud is a multi-billion dollar industry on which the government has vowed to crack down. The latest case that’s come to light was exposed by a disabled veteran turned whistle-blower who says Medicaid was billed for services he never received. It turns out the Medicaid contractor Maxim was doing the same thing to hundreds of others around the country, too. The company agreed to a $150-million settlement. Click here to watch the story by CNN.
Kindle Fire vs. iPad Comparison
September 29, 2011
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Finally, a less expensive alternative to the ever popular Apple iPad in the very crowded electronic tablet market. The Amazon Kindle Fire premiered to much anticipation but also skepticism. Many tout the Kindle Fire’s ability to play Adobe Flash Video, while Apple has refused to include this feature. Kindle Fire’s lower price point of $199 also makes it an attractive alternative to the iPad, which starts at $499. So, is the Kindle Fire an iPad killer? Click here to watch a comparison and decide for yourself.
How to Get a Real Person & Skip the Automated Phone System
September 1, 2011
It drives most of us crazy trying to get a real person on the phone when you call customer service. Obnoxious wait times and the maze of phone menu selections are enough to send your blood pressure skyrocketing. Well, take a deep breath and read on. We’ve got the answer. Newly discovered shortcuts or “cheats” can make those annoying robot voices a thing of the past and help you go directly to a human being.
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