Happy New Year. It's going to be a challenging year for consumers, but with continuing research and action, we'll make it through. ln addition to reading my blog regularly, you can get helpful information from my free, weekly newsletter, "Helpful Money Tips for You." It will arrive on Thursdays in... Read more →
It’s that time of year. Many people are familiar with after Christmas sales and January white sales. On Monday, I took my coupons that Macy’s keeps sending me to the store to see if I could find anything good on sale. Right away, I saw some red and green plaid... Read more →
Photo: Simon Law The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday banned all uses of the solvent trichloroethylene, or TCE, a toxin that can cause health issues such as cancer. The agency also banned all consumer and many commercial uses of perchloroethylene, or PCE, an industrial solvent which is used for... Read more →
Black Friday and Cyber Monday have come and gone, but the deals don’t stop in December. December has plenty of worthwhile deals especially if you can wait until after Christmas. In fact, you can snap up gifts for birthdays and other occasions in 2025 for great savings. Green Monday Green... Read more →
For company, I was interested in buying a wall bed. Now, I wonder if they’re safe. Bestar, a company I found that was recommended for quality wall beds, also had a recall in 2022 after one death and dozens of injuries. About 69,300 Dorel wall beds are being recalled after... Read more →
Consumers need to be aware that adult bed rails can be a hazard for older adults. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued its ninth recall in three years of adult portable bed rails. There have been 18 deaths involving bed rails in the recalls. The latest recall is by... Read more →
Today’s the day, a fun time of year for kids and adults. And if you love candy, especially chocolate, Halloween is an excuse to have some around and even eat a few pieces. However, it’s a day when things can go wrong, so keep these safety precautions in mind. Trick-or-treaters... Read more →
About 89,500 Colson-branded, table top fire pits are being recalled. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fire pits and dispose of them, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said in an announcement. They shouldn’t be resold or donated as it’s a violation of federal law. The CPSC said alcohol... Read more →
Liberty Hardware is recalling about 174,500 multi-grip tub safety bars. The plastic sticker grip pads can become dislodged after installation on tubs with tapered side walls, making the recalled tub safety bars unstable during use, posing a fall risk. Liberty Hardware has received 14 reports of the plastic sticker grip... Read more →
Bestway International is recalling about 866,000 AirJet and HydroJet spa pumps. The recalled AirJet and HydroJet spa pumps can overheat causing the plastic housing to ignite, posing a fire risk. At least three fires have occurred involving the spa pumps, including one house fire in January 2024 in Kansas City,... Read more →