You open your credit card statement and find checks inside. They're called convenience checks or credit card checks and they can be used to buy things or get a cash advance. But remember to read the fine print.
A just-released Consumer Reports investigation reveals that turkey can be a breeding ground for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. But the National Turkey Federation says it strongly disputes Consumer Reports’ findings and calls the study alarmist and misleading.
From cookware to clothing, supplements to skin care, direct sales can be a great way to boost your income. Just be careful about your clients because some of them may actually be scammers.
The Washington state Administrative Office of the Courts was hacked in February, and up to 160,000 social security numbers and 1 million driver license numbers may have been accessed during the data breach of its public website.
When a mysterious, unauthorized fee appears on your cellphone bill, it's called "cramming" and consumer advocates and regulators worry it's emerging as a significant problem as people increasingly ditch their landlines for wireless phones.
A new round of robocalls is targeting local car owners. The recordings give no company name, but claim they can save you hundreds of dollars on car insurance. Failure to identify the company is only one of the red flags.
It's a seller’s market again in many parts of the country. With houses in short supply, we're seeing bidding wars on some properties.
If you store sensitive information on your smart phone, losing track of it could spell disaster. A just-released survey by Consumer Reports projects more than 7 million smart-phone owners had a phone that was lost, stolen, or ruined in the last year.
Flooding, the most common natural disaster in this country is not covered by your homeowners or renters insurance. You need to buy a separate policy for that.
New reports filed with the state Department of Ecology show manufacturers continue to use toxic materials in products intended for kids.
There are all sorts of ways to hurt yourself on a ladder.
"The thing to remember with ladders is one step at a time, two hands at a time," says John Drengenberg, consumer safety director at Underwriters Labs.
You've heard it many times before: Generics are as safe and effective as the original brand name drugs they copy.
Everyone wants to save money, but if you hire someone to do the job, make sure you go with a reputable company that knows what it's doing and will guarantee its work.
Catching great action shots from your mountain bike or on the beach is a lot easier these days with cool new video cameras.
Most parents regularly talk to their kids about money issues – and that’s good. It’s what they’re talking about that concerns T. Rowe Price senior financial planner Stuart Ritter.
Credit card checks may be convenient - but they cost
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'Fake order' scams target direct sales reps (Video)
160,000 Soc. Security numbers exposed in court system hack (Video)
Feds get closer look at fake mobile bill charges
Auto insurance 'robocalls' target local drivers (Video)
Make your home offer irresistible to sellers
Consumer Reports: Securing your smart phone
Do you have a separate flood insurance policy?
Manufacturers disclose toxic chemicals in kids products (Video)
Preventing ladder injuries one step at a time
Are generic drugs as safe and effective as brand name drugs?
Watch out for carpet cleaning bait and switch
Consumer Reports: Great go-anywhere action cameras (Video)
Expert: Parents need to talk to their kids about money