The 1969 walk on the moon by Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin is one of the defining experiences of the Baby Boomer Nation. How did it affect you? Were you inspired? Did you want to be an astronaut? Did the moonwalk make you more interested in science? To me, the... Read more →
Opteron 1 Inc., doing business as Nature & Health Co., is conducting a voluntary nationwide recall of the company's six supplement products sold under the following names: LibieXtreme, Y-4ever, Libimax X Liquid, Powermania Liquid, Powermania Capsule, and Herbal Disiac. A U.S. Food and Drug Administration lab analysis of samples of... Read more →
Most states aren’t living up to their obligations to protect consumers from doctors who are practicing medicine in a substandard manner. That’s the assessment of Public Citizen’s Health Research Group after analyzing data released by the Federation of State Medical Boards on all disciplinary actions taken against doctors in 2008.... Read more →
Do you use the Internet to compare prices before you buy? Do you shop at Wal-Mart to get the lowest prices? Do you like Ikea furniture? Do you belong to a warehouse club such as Costco or Sam’s Club? Price is important to me when I shop. I compare prices... Read more →
Should consumers go to an independent appliance retailer, a big box, a department store, or a warehouse club to buy a new appliance? Consumer Reports surveyed about 25,000 subscribers about their latest experiences buying large and small appliances. It came up with these tips: Start the search online. Many of... Read more →
Today I receive a great treat. A copy of the “2009 Consumer Action Handbook” arrived in the mail. This 169-page handbook, published annually by the Federal Citizen Information Center, provides the latest information that you need to be a savvy baby boomer consumer. You’ll find information to help you manage... Read more →
Today, I ate the first serving of vegetables from my newly planted garden: Swiss chard. It was tasty and thrilling. It’s the first time I’ve planted seeds in the ground in about 20 years. I’ve had container gardens every year since the mid-1990s, but I only planted seedlings. My garden... Read more →
Baby & Me Combo About 4 million inflatable baby floats manufactured in China by Aqua-Leisure Industries, of Avon, Mass., are being recalled. The leg straps in the seat of the float can tear, causing children to unexpectedly fall into or under the water, posing a risk of drowning, reports the... Read more →
For his first post on WalletPop, humor writer Marc Acito, pictured above, tackled the topic of saving money by cutting your own hair. Acito's tips include: Shave your head with clippers, if you’re male. Avoid the Flowbee Vacuum Haircut System. Stick with a single color rather than trying highlights. Select... Read more →
From an early age Americans learn to love sugar. I know. I’m one of many people who have a “sweet tooth.” I have to work very hard to eat only two or three sweet treats a week. Recently, on a low-carb diet, I’ve eliminated them completely. It’s tough. Last week,... Read more →