You have booked a flight a hundred times. You see a price, you tap continue, you tap again, and you are done. Most of us never imagine there could be extra charges waiting out of sight. The Federal Trade Commission says that is exactly the kind of habit some companies bet on. In a consumer … Read more
Everybody has advice for estate sale shoppers. Get there early, bring cash, wear comfortable shoes, bring a tape measure. But one estate sale professional says the single most useful tip is also the simplest, and it costs nothing at all. The creator behind @certifiedestatesales says the best thing you can do before you head out … Read more
Open enrollment season means one thing for a lot of us: a mailbox, an inbox and a phone that will not stop. Every ad promises “comprehensive” coverage, “free” extras or a rebate that sounds too good to pass up. Before you sign up for anything, you should know that federal regulators have been paying close … Read more
Before you stir another spoonful of cinnamon into your oatmeal, take a look at the label. SLR Food Distribution Inc., of Hicksville, New York, has recalled its Wise Wife brand ground cinnamon because it may contain elevated levels of lead. The company announced the recall on October 29, 2026, and the FDA posted it the … Read more
A tall dresser that wobbles when you pull out a drawer is more than an annoyance. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says about 32,791 Jocoevol 6-drawer dressers sold on Amazon are being recalled because they can tip over unless they are anchored to the wall. The dressers were sold on Amazon from December 2024 … Read more
Picture a voicemail that says a law firm is about to take action against you over a debt, and that someone will be calling your employer and your family if you do not call back. The Federal Trade Commission says that is exactly how a phantom debt collection operation squeezed people for money, and that … Read more
A little gadget that promises quick grilled sandwiches in the microwave has turned into a fire risk. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that about 8,709 Whatever Works Microwave Grillers are being recalled after three of them caught fire. The recall notice, number 27-050, was posted on October 29, 2026. The good news is … Read more
“NO FEES. NO GAMES. JUST CARS.” It is a slogan that sounds like a breath of fresh air to anyone who has ever sat in a dealership office, waiting for a salesman to come back with a number. The Federal Trade Commission says the reality at a Long Island dealer group was a lot different. … Read more
A smoke alarm is supposed to be the one gadget in your house you never have to think about. Now the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning that some combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms sold online may stay silent when they are needed most. The warning covers model YHW-542COM-R, sold on Amazon and … Read more
If you have ever signed a lease and then opened your first bill to find fees nobody mentioned, this one is for you. Progress Residential, a landlord that manages more than 90,000 single-family rental homes in 17 states, and its owner, Pretium Partners, have agreed to pay $49.75 million to settle charges brought by the … Read more