Good news for anyone with a phone: a Federal Trade Commission lawsuit recently shut down two companies that auto-dial consumers with recorded messages saying the target was approved for credit card rate reducti...
In the age of mega-corporations and labyrinthine customer service calls, it’s not uncommon to feel that companies aren’t paying attention to you or addressing consumers' concerns. But that feeling of being ign...
Anyone can be scammed. When we blame victims for being ignorant, we make it easier for scammers to get away with their crimes.
Sharon Osgood just wanted to buy Super Bowl tickets. Shut out during the initia...
Do you have any unredeemed gift cards lying around your home? Make sure you use them before the store goes out of business. Consumers with unused Borders Bookstore gift cards are now out of luck to the tune of ...
Love saving money? For many smart shoppers, it doesn't get much better than the local Dollar Tree, Dollar General or 99 Cents Only store. Dollar stores offer incredible bargains if you know what you're looking ...
Is Big Brother watching you while you shop? Not at Nordstom -- at least, not anymore. The retailer announced this month that store sensors would no longer track data from customer smartphones.
The cancellati...
We all love to paint a picture with our Facebook status updates. If I'm eating ice cream, I'm going to be so descriptive that you'll actually see that glistening caramel. Well, Facebook has just taken "overshar...
Do sales make you crazy? Do you ever feel like you lose control and experience buyer's remorse after stopping by the clearance rack? If so, you're not alone. There's a reason why we're drawn to penny auctions a...