Don't wake up to a holiday travel nightmare. Although you can't control everything when you travel, there are steps you can take to help ensure your trip goes smoothly. Plan ahead, be prepared and learn to hand...
Want to save money on Thanksgiving dinner? The big feast of 2012 is so close you can practically smell the turkey and pumpkin pie. Whether you've planned your celebration or you're just now gathering recipes, ...
Superstorm Sandy will undoubtedly go down as one of the most furious storms in recorded history with estimated damages topping out at $50 billion. According to Eqecat, Inc., a catastrophic risk management firm...
The things we buy most could present danger. (Photo: www.cbc.ca)
When you buy a product, the typical, albeit ideal expectation is that it will serve its advertised purpose without a hitch. While there are ...
Is fraud stressing you out? It’s okay. We know what you’re going through. It can be extremely stressful to deal with identity theft, unauthorized credit card charges, hacking or a bad business that ripped you o...
Do you ever read about online fraud or identity theft and think, I’m too smart to fall for that? Well, don’t be so sure. Earlier this month, WIRED and Gizmodo technology writer Mat Honan was the target of vicio...
Today, many consumers use cameras to keep an eye on their home, office, their pet or even their children by checking a live Internet video stream. Internet Protocol cameras (or IP cameras) have become very affo...
Attention, online shoppers! Do you want to know the secret to getting the best bargains and the hottest deals on the web? Here's a smart shopper tip: certain days of the week yield better deals than others.
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Going away to college is an exciting time for students and parents. But lost in the excitement of meeting roommates and choosing classes, it’s easy to miss a simple truth: going away to college is also a very e...
It's back to school time, and in between shopping for great values on school supplies, parents are also being asked to fill out any number of forms for their child’s school. School registration forms may ask fo...
What do you do when your internet goes down in an emergency? How do you get back online?
So much of our daily lives depend on reliable internet access that when the internet goes down, we're struck with a po...
Car shopping can be fun and exciting, but it also has the potential to turn into a nightmare. Just think of your friend with the hellish story about buying a lemon or haggling with a dealership. So how can you ...
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...