March 10, 2010 by tisha | No Comments
Bank of America ((NYSE: BAC) has brought to an end the overdraft fees associated with debit card purchases. This decision can end up costing the bank tens of millions in revenue each year but it would also force the hand of other banks to do the same, which is good news for consumers.
In the past, [...]
March 9, 2010 by tisha | No Comments
Bank of America (NYSE: BAC) has a lot of explaining to do. According to a Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania woman, the bank took not only her home but also hung on to her parrot even after proof was offered Bank of America had the wrong house. The woman filed a lawsuit today against Bank of America.
Bank of [...]
March 2, 2010 by tisha | Comments Off
The US Postal Service is reportedly in debt, with a loss of $3.8 billion dollars in the fiscal year of 2009. Mail volume was down by 12.7% and the agency is not hopeful for a recovery, blaming online transactions for messages and bill payments.
So what does that mean for consumers?
As of today, the US Postal [...]
February 27, 2010 by tisha | Comments Off
Malware that can destroy a computer system in a click of a mouse is also being turned loose in the phone world. Cyber attacks that wreak havoc on your personal computers are similar to those being thrust at smart phone users and in many cases, the attacks are worse.
Assaults on phones can bring on many [...]
February 27, 2010 by tisha | Comments Off
Many Americans are now faced with paying cash from their own pockets when it comes to health care procedures. Oftentimes it is because they can not afford the insurance or because their insurance will not cover certain medical costs. As the prices of healthcare continue to skyrocket, patients are often left at a disadvantage because [...]
February 26, 2010 by tisha | Comments Off
Natural medicines and procedures are a big market and many consumers are buying into the results being promised by advertisers and practitioners. However, the Food and Drug Administration is stepping up to warn consumers that claims may not be what they seem. Of particular concern is the popularity and promotion of ‘ear candling’.
Ear candling is [...]
February 26, 2010 by tisha | Comments Off
As the nation continues to struggle with the rising cost of everything, gas prices are once again sneaking back up. In just the last week, prices have risen nearly 8 cents a gallon, after having been on the decline early in the month. Diesel fuel is up more than 5 cents a gallon in a [...]
February 25, 2010 by tisha | Comments Off
Not long ago, the government came up with a way to encourage consumers to buy a new car. The Cash for Clunkers program got mixed reviews but it hasn’t stopped the onslaught of similar ideas. Coming to a state near you, the Cash for Clunkers Appliance program will be working to push Americans to spend [...]
February 25, 2010 by tisha | Comments Off
As Toyota recalls continues to place intense scrutiny on the brand, loyal followers are backing off in bigger numbers. Toyota fell behind Honda in consumer popularity with many claiming the bad publicity and large recalls have changed their minds. Chevy and Ford are surveyed to be the next best choice for consumers no longer interested [...]
January 31, 2010 by tisha | Comments Off
Think your daily rants about your egocentric boss are funny? Well your next employer may not think so. The social networking phenomenon may seem like all fun and games until it ends up costing you your current job, your future job, or even your next line of credit.
How can it work against you? Here are [...]
January 30, 2010 by tisha | Comments Off
The New York Times website will take a large leap of faith beginning in January 2011. The newspaper will begin to charge frequent visitors a flat-rate fee for unlimited access to the site’s content. A few initial articles will be free but after that, it’s a game of pay to play unless you already subscribe [...]