Laura Lee Carter of the Adventures of the New (and Improved) Old Farts is the host for this week’s Best of Boomer Blogs #426. Carter rightly tells us, in the wake of the devastating murders in Paris last week, that anything can happen to anyone of us at any time.... Read more →
Many good drivers pay higher insurance premiums because of their credit history and other factors that have nothing to do with their driving record, according to Consumers Union, the advocacy division of Consumer Reports. “Auto insurance premiums should be based on your driving record, not your credit score, occupation, or... Read more →
It’s unfortunate that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it has approved the sale of genetically modified salmon. As a person from the Seattle-area who eats a lot of wild salmon, I find the FDA action ill advised. The AquAdvantage salmon is an Atlantic salmon that has... Read more →
Photo: Kolossos Education Management Corp., the second-largest for-profit college in the country, has agreed to pay $95.5 million to settle charges it unlawfully recruited students by running a high-pressure boiler room where admissions staff were paid based on the number of students they enrolled, the U.S. Justice Department said Monday.... Read more →
Mahindra is recalling about 2,000 eMax compact tractors in the United States and about 100 in Canada. Fuel lines can break or leak, posing a fire hazard, the company and U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The firm received 61 reports of cracks in the fuel tank pipe. No injuries... Read more →
Photo: Anonyme 3111 Seven weeks after news of Volkswagen’s emission scandal broke, the company is offering $1,000 in gift cards and vouchers to owners of the affected diesel cars. Michael Horn, president and CEO of Volkswagen Group of America, said they’re providing this “goodwill package” as a first step towards... Read more →
Several years ago, it was upsetting to read an article about “for-profit” schools that were charging veterans high tuition for courses that were worthless in getting them jobs. Millions in government-provided financial aid had been wasted. Many of these colleges aggressively target veterans. Amy Hebert, consumer education specialist for the... Read more →
Restaurants and retailers across the nation are offering free meals and deals to honor veterans and members of the military for Veterans Day this year. Offers.com provides this listing of some of the items available. Bring some form of military ID with you: General freebies dining and meals Applebee’s –... Read more →
What are your plans for Veterans Day? Will you be attending a parade or community event? Visiting a cemetery? Going out to dinner? Enjoying a day at home? Having family or friends for dinner? Shopping? Working? If you need ideas for activities on Veterans Day, see the article “Veterans Day:... Read more →
Gift card fees are on the decline and card security protections are on the rise, according to a Bankrate.com report. Bankrate.com surveyed 60 gift cards to find out which have the most consumer friendly features. Security protection is one of the most popular features added to gift cards this year.... Read more →