Jan 25, 2015

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Are Your Social Security Benefits Taxable?

Kiplinger

On Your Side: Unexpected Phone Bill Charges

Dallas News | myFOXdfw.com

Cost of raising a child: $250K. Cost of smoking over a lifetime: $1 million to $2 million

 Money.com

3 Mistakes To Avoid When Making A Credit Card Balance Transfer

Consumerist

IRS Says Thousands Have Been Scammed Into Paying Bogus Back Taxes

Consumerist

The New York Times Isn’t For Sale, But That Could Change Soon

 Re/code

7 in 10 Americans qualify for free tax-prep help online. Here's where to get it

Where to Get Free Tax-Prep Help | Money.com:

1 in 5 Spouses Commits This Financial Infidelity

Money.com

CVS Sued Over Eye Vitamin Claims

 "CVS Sued Over Eye Vitamin Claims
 Consumer world: "After our story exposing the issue seven months ago, CVS was finally sued last week over claims for its eye health vitamins. The company implied that its brand was comparable to the name brand that had been shown in studies to slow the progression to blindness. In fact, the CVS version was missing four of the six proven ingredients. That story is this week in Mouse Print*"

Cut and paste to get to this Consumer World story:
http://www.mouseprint.org/2015/01/19/cvs-sued-over-eye-vitamin-claims/

Jan 11, 2015

Quit Believing These Winter Driving Myths Already

Consumerist

Wisconsin has last laugh on Danny Thomas


See those fund-raising ads for St.Jude Hospital? Founder Danny Thomas, an early TV comedian, had Wisconsin connections. He donated $4000 to help a medical student finish his studies at Marquette. And his TV family visited Baraboo. Glen loyd  has some video from that show (See the entire show  at https://archive.org/details/atriptowisconsin)

Why Are So Many Recent Car Loan Borrowers Missing Payments?

Consumerist

Study: 58% Of All American Adults Are On Facebook

Consumerist

5 Ways the Auto Industry Let Consumers Down in 2014

Consumer Reports

Company That Touted Products’ Ability to Treat Children’s Speech Disorders Settles FTC Charges It Deceived Consumers

 Federal Trade Commission

New Subaru Outback Rides Smooth in Rough Conditions

Money.com

The Best Answer to the Question, ‘What Are Your Salary Requirements?’

Money.com

5 Ways to Get Free College Education Even If (When?) Obama’s Plan Dies

Money.com

Stronger U.S. Dollar Makes for Cheaper Travel Abroad

 Money.com

Metric Measurements on Food Nutrition Labels mislead/

Consumer World

How to Get a Great-Looking Pair of Cheap Glasses

Consumer Reports