When I arrived home after doing errands last night about 8 p.m., I looked for the "perigee moon," the biggest in almost 20 years. Because it was cloudy, I couldn’t see it. Full moons vary in size because of the oval shape of the moon's orbit. It’s an ellipse with... Read more →
Recently, we had a heavy snowstorm. Although I have studded tires, I decided to stay home to avoid running into trouble, including unskilled and unprepared drivers. After five days, my food was starting to get boring. I’d eaten all my fresh food, gone through my canned food, and was thinking... Read more →
The Internet Crime Complaint Center is warning consumers about a romance scam that said it had a connection with the center. Consumers filed complaints with the center – a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the National White Collar Crime Center, and the Bureau of Justice Assistance – against... Read more →
Best wishes on the Wearin' of the Green Day. What are your plans? I need to find a green ribbon or pin to wear. I don't think I have anything green in my wardrobe at the moment. I passed up a great green skirt last week. I'm going to go... Read more →
About 159,000 wine bottle openers distributed by Sunbeam Products and sold at QVC are being recalled. Wine bottles can break when opened with the recalled opener, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. Sunbeam has received 52 reports of wine bottles breaking while the opener was being used, including 22 reports... Read more →
Which consumer happenings cheered you this week and which ones made you want to scream or weep? Here are my best and worst consumer experiences this week: My best: Great photos for greeting cards When I went to Ritz Camera to pick up my photos to use on the greeting... Read more →
A new consumer product safety information database will allow people to share and access safety information about the products they own and consider buying, a coalition of consumer and safety groups said today in a statement. The database is up and running today online at www.SaferProducts.gov. Need for database The... Read more →
By Lisa Shusterman, Guest Blogger Blogging at Around the World in Easy Ways Whether you’re traveling domestically or internationally, ATM machines are the number one way people obtain cash for their travels. They work great, except when they don’t. Following some basic rules for ATM use will help insure things... Read more →
Consumer groups -- the Consumer Federation of America, National Consumer Law Center, and Community Reinvestment Association of North Carolina -- applaud the announcement that the FDIC has notified Republic Bank & Trust of Kentucky that the bank's high cost refund anticipation loans are unsafe and unsound. The loans are short-term... Read more →
This week is a good time to take stock of how you’re doing as a consumer. It’s National Consumer Protection Week, March 6 through 12. More than 120 events in 25 states will be offered by 30 federal agencies, consumer groups, and state, county, and local government agencies. The consumer... Read more →