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Watch out for serious safety issues for goods shipped directly to consumers from overseas

There’s a new trend in product safety that American consumers need to know about. E-commerce has radically changed how Americans shop. With so many products coming from outside the United States, particularly products imported from China, the number of safety warnings is increasing. Under a current exemption, goods valued under... Read more →


Cities with the highest inflation

Inflation is up, just like I and other analysts predicted would happen under a Trump administration, by 3 percent for January. And, it’s only going to get worse. President Trump has so many consumer unfriendly ideas including huge tariffs, even on allies, and dismantling federal agencies that provide needed services.... Read more →


Facts and figures for Valentine’s Day 2025

Shoppers will spend more than $27.5 billion on Valentine’s Day this year. That makes Valentine’s Day the third-priciest holiday on the calendar for U.S. consumers. More than 30 percent of people expect their Valentine to spend at least $50 on a gift, according to WalletHub’s 2025 Valentine’s Day Survey. Whether... Read more →