Oct 23, 2010

Debt Relief Companies Prohibited From Collecting Advance Fees Under FTC Rule That Takes Effect October 27, 2010

Federal Trade Commission

Gadgets for older seniors

This is an interesting story, but trying to get some older seniors to deal with technology may be difficult.

Oct 16, 2010

Oct 2, 2010

How does your cell phone company rate in service?

J.D.Power and Associates

Safety features once found only in high-end, luxury models are trickling down faster than ever to economy cars

WSJ.com

Testing infomercial products

Would Your Kitchen Pass Inspection?

NYTimes.com

FDA Warns Five Companies Over E-Cigarette Claims

CBS News

FTC Complaint Charges Deceptive Advertising for Pomegranate Health Claims

FTC

Allegation: Netgear Tech Support: Pay Geek Squad $139 To Troubleshoot Your $79 Router

The Consumerist

5 Habits of Highly-Effective Credit Card Users

GetRichSlowly

FDA warns three companies to stop making unproven claims on mouth rinses

LA Times

Allegation: Roto-Rooter Drains $200 From My Bank Account For 3-Minute Visit

The Consumerist

How to Buy a Home at a $100,000 Discount

SmartMoney.com

New bank fees hit consumers

CNNMoney

New consumer protections take effect

Shorelineplus