Archive for 'Ripoffs'
5 Tips to Avoid Phony Rental Car Damage Claims
Jan 16, 2012 - Don't let yourself become a victim of the phony claim game. By taking plenty of precautions, as well as pictures, you can tell shifty rental car companies to find a different mark.
Resolutions 2012 – Finding Help With Debt
Jan 13, 2012 - Racked up some holiday debt you've sworn to tackle in the new year? A credit counseling agency can help, and the right one might not charge you.
Free Ways to Avoid Internet Security Risks
Dec 22, 2011 - Internet scams happen all year long, but they're especially common during the holiday shopping frenzy. Make sure you're protected.
Beware Fake Charities: 4 Tips for Donating
Dec 19, 2011 - Think you’d never donate to a fake charity? We set up shop in front of K-Mart and prove that Americans do it all the time.
Looking for Inflation? It’s Hiding in Smaller Package Sizes
Dec 08, 2011 - Good things may come in small packages, but they certainly aren't good deals. Here's how your favorite grocery-store items are shrinking before your eyes.
The 12 Scams of Christmas
Nov 25, 2011 - Scammers ramp up their activities each year around the holidays. Here are 12 popular scams you should be on the lookout for.
4 Tips to Find the Right Charity
Nov 16, 2011 - Americans donate billions of dollars to more than a million charities each year. But they're not all created equal. Learn how to tell a fake charity from a real one, and a good charity from one that's great.
How to Score Cheap Tickets and Avoid Rip-offs
Nov 07, 2011 - A night out at a steep discount: That's the ticket. But with all the scalpers and scammers out there, make sure you know how to pick it.
Ask Stacy: Why Are You Endorsing a Work-at-Home Business?
Oct 25, 2011 - This reader saw me in an ad endorsing a work-at-home business. Should I be flattered – or mad as hell?
6 Free Ways to Save Your Digital Life
Oct 18, 2011 - McAfee's rolling out a new all-in-one security product for computers, phones, and tablets. But their expensive bundle includes a lot of services you already have, or can get for free – in one case, from McAfee itself!
Are You Paying Too Much for Vitamins?
Sep 28, 2011 - When it comes to multivitamins, there's almost no relationship between quality and price. If you're spending more than a few dollars a month, you're paying too much.
Your Co-Worker Could Be an Identity Thief – 4 Tips for Protecting Yourself
Sep 27, 2011 - How secure do you think your personal info is? Many people worry about the safety of their details, and for good reason: It's the top complaint received by the FTC every year. Make sure you're taking steps to guard it.
7 Common Counterfeits – and How to Avoid Getting Burned
Sep 21, 2011 - Some counterfeit products cost thousands (like Rolexes), and some are free (like coupons). But all of them can cost you time and money. Here's how to spot the fakes.
How to Make Money Blowing Whistles
Sep 07, 2011 - If you want a personal bailout from the government, just give them some credible info on financial fraud. Your tips could be worth millions from the new Office of the Whistleblower.
21 Reasons Why Corner Lots Are for Suckers
Sep 01, 2011 - Don't put yourself in a corner when it comes to buying a house. I did it, and I regret it.
