The Huffy Corp. is recalling about 24,700 ride-on toys that can overheat due to improper wiring, posing a fire risk. The firm has received 20 reports of incidents of the ride-on toys smoking or catching fire, resulting in five minor burns. The recall involves Huffy-branded Torex 24-volt ride-on toy utility... Read more →

Earth Day is today so it’s a good time to look at how the United States is doing in terms of protecting the environment and the earth. Unfortunately, $182.7 billion in damage from weather and climate disasters occurred in the U.S. during 2024. Some states are doing better than others... Read more →

A judge granted a motion Friday for a preliminary injunction in a lawsuit against the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and CFPB Acting Director Russell Vought. In a 112-page opinion, the judge agreed that the defendants were trying to eliminate the agency. Plaintiffs in the case are the National Treasury Employees... Read more →

Segway, the company famous for its now discontinued two-wheeled personal transporter, began making scooters in 2018. Now, Segway-Ninebot is the leader in the global scooter market. Ninebot, a Chinese vehicle maker and rival, bought Segway in 2015. Segway is recalling about 220,000 of its scooters because the folding mechanism can... Read more →

Recently, I wrote about what prices might go up due to the tariffs President Trump is imposing. Among them are autos; laptops, tablets, and smartphones; furniture; appliances; shoes; books; carpet; and paper products. Also likely to increase in costs are fertilizer, cotton, wool, alcohol, bottled water, pet food, baby supplies,... Read more →

Some consumers have been stock piling food and other items for months in anticipation of prices going up due to Trump’s tariffs and other policies. With 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico and 10 percent on China, it will begin Saturday. When I went grocery shopping this week, I... Read more →

Issued Wednesday, President Trump’s executive order to “Defeat the Cost-of-Living Crisis” is extremely disappointing. However, I’m not surprised. A man who lied 30,000 times during his first term as president and who, on the campaign trail – continued to lie, made racist, misogynistic comments, and stirred up hate against groups... Read more →

Cars now cost about $48,000, so consumers can’t afford to make mistakes in their search for a vehicle that will hold up well over time, perform to their expectations, and deliver a safe and satisfying ownership experience. Consumer Reports, a research, testing, and consumer advocacy organization, offers brand-level performance data... Read more →

It’s a tough time for consumers. Debt is at an all-time high. As of the third quarter of 2023, the average American consumer had $6,501 in credit card debts, $19,402 in personal loan debts, and $23,792 in auto loan debts, according to Experian, a credit reporting company. For Americans with... Read more →

On Sept. 28, I wrote how discouraged I was with AAA’s customer service about my battery that seemed to have more and more difficulty holding a charge. When I called for service after I’d left an interior light on, a young guy rolled up in his car with a magnetic... Read more →