By Andrea Woroch, Consumer Writer, Kinoli Inc. Guest Blogger That big turkey dinner won't just put you to sleep this year; it'll also cost you an arm and a wing. The price of a traditional Thanksgiving dinner will rise 13 percent this year, according to a recent survey by the... Read more →
By Kate Forgach, Consumer Writer, Kinoli Inc. Guest Blogger Have your children all flown the coop with nary a look backwards? For some, Thanksgiving is pretty lonely when your own flesh and blood can't make it home for even a brief visit. On the other hand, you might delight in... Read more →
By Rita R. Robison W.P. Appliances Inc. is recalling about 27,000 Wolfgang Puck Electric Reversible Tri-Grill/Griddles. A defect in the electrical wiring of the electric grills/griddles can pose a risk of overheating, melting, and an electrical shock hazard to consumers, W.P. Appliances and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said... Read more →
By Rita R. Robison 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: Seeing the Occupy Olympia protest I agree with those in the United States and around the world... Read more →
By Rita R. Robison World War I ended on Nov. 11, 1918. Germany signed the Armistice on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. Armistice Day was created a year later on the first anniversary of the end the war. Armistice Day was a day to... Read more →
By Rita R. Robison As the nation observes Veteran’s Day, the Better Business Bureau warns consumers about scammers who exploit the needs and vulnerabilities of veterans. “Active military members, veterans, and their families are a specific group that con-artists prey on for various reasons,” said Dale Mingilton, president and CEO... Read more →
By Rita R. Robison Veterans Day this year is on 11/11/11. To mark the occasion, many merchants, restaurants, and entertainment facilities are offering free or discounted item for active members of the military and veterans. To celebrate Veterans Day this year, the Coupon Sherpa compiled a list of “35 Veterans... Read more →
By Rita R. Robison Acne is not just a problem for adolescents – about 26 percent of women and 12 percent of men in their 40s report having acne, and treatment can be costly. Some of the popular treatments are effective, but the biggest difference among them was the price... Read more →
By Rita R. Robison Under Armour Inc. is recalling about 541,000 UA Defender Chin Straps. The metal snap that connects the chin strap to the helmet has sharp edges, posing a laceration hazard when the user’s metal snap comes into contact with another player, Under Armour and the U.S. Consumer... Read more →
By Rita R. Robison 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: Having a place to store paper towels and toilet paper Although I’ve seriously cleaned out my garage... Read more →