News for October 2023

Cancel your streaming service now so you can get a cheaper rate

You might save as much as half

Read article 10/04/2023

By Gary Guthrie

USPS says don't buy postage stamps through social media ads

If you do, your letter or package is headed straight for the trash

Read article 10/04/2023

By Gary Guthrie

Costco membership fees will go up -- just not right now

The company is sticking with membership prices set back in 2017

Read article 10/04/2023

By Kristen Dalli

Here are the best (and worst) states to buy alcohol

In some states the tax adds several dollars to a 750 milliliter bottle

Read article 10/04/2023

By Mark Huffman

BMW recalls model year 2023 740i's, 760i xDrives and i7 xDrive60s

The windshield wipers may fail

Read article 10/04/2023

By James Limbach

Is Airbnb really getting rid of cleaning fees? Sort of.

But the responsibility for understanding fees is still on the consumer

Read article 10/03/2023

By Gary Guthrie

The U.S. cities travelers are most likely to avoid

And the airlines you should steer clear of, too!

Read article 10/03/2023

By Gary Guthrie

Best (and worst) states to win the Powerball

Not all states tax lottery winnings the same

Read article 10/03/2023

By Mark Huffman

Halloween candy is more costly this year. Here's where prices have risen the most.

The biggest increases in candy prices are in the Northeast

Read article 10/03/2023

By Mark Huffman

Four deaths prompt recall of 300,000 Onewheel electric skateboards

The skateboards can stop balancing the rider under some conditions

Read article 10/03/2023

By James Limbach

Telehealth now makes a play for pets

Keep in mind that all situations don’t work for virtual care

Read article 10/03/2023

By Kristen Dalli

Which fast food restaurant has sped up its drive-thru lane the most?

Three chains made improvements over the last 12 months

Read article 10/03/2023

By Mark Huffman

Walmart throws pet owners a bone

Baths, nail trims, Rx, food deliveries, and more will be available

Read article 10/02/2023

By Gary Guthrie

October is set to be full of sales, discounts, and freebies

On top of big box sales, consumers can prepare to score even more for lower prices

Read article 10/02/2023

By Kristen Dalli

Apple working on a fix for iPhone overheating issue

The company will update the operating system by the end of October

Read article 10/02/2023

By Mark Huffman

Need a locksmith? Here are some questions to ask.

Industry professionals warn it’s easy to get ripped off

Read article 10/02/2023

By Mark Huffman

Do you get Social Security? Scammers are going for your checks.

How would you feel if someone said your Social Security number was on the dark web?

Read article 10/02/2023

By Gary Guthrie

Shimano recalls 760,000 bicycle cranksets

The bonded crank parts can separate and break, posing a crash hazard

Read article 10/02/2023

By James Limbach

Hyundai recalls 19,000 Genesis G80s, GV80s and GV70 s

The fuel pump may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.

Read article 10/02/2023

By James Limbach

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Cancel your streaming service now so you can get a cheaper rate

You might save as much as half

Costco membership fees will go up -- just not right now

The company is sticking with membership prices set back in 2017

Here are the best (and worst) states to buy alcohol

In some states the tax adds several dollars to a 750 milliliter bottle

BMW recalls model year 2023 740i's, 760i xDrives and i7 xDrive60s

The windshield wipers may fail

Is Airbnb really getting rid of cleaning fees? Sort of.

But the responsibility for understanding fees is still on the consumer

The U.S. cities travelers are most likely to avoid

And the airlines you should steer clear of, too!

Best (and worst) states to win the Powerball

Not all states tax lottery winnings the same

Halloween candy is more costly this year. Here's where prices have risen the most.

The biggest increases in candy prices are in the Northeast

Four deaths prompt recall of 300,000 Onewheel electric skateboards

The skateboards can stop balancing the rider under some conditions

Telehealth now makes a play for pets

Keep in mind that all situations don’t work for virtual care

Which fast food restaurant has sped up its drive-thru lane the most?

Three chains made improvements over the last 12 months

Walmart throws pet owners a bone

Baths, nail trims, Rx, food deliveries, and more will be available

October is set to be full of sales, discounts, and freebies

On top of big box sales, consumers can prepare to score even more for lower prices

Apple working on a fix for iPhone overheating issue

The company will update the operating system by the end of October

Need a locksmith? Here are some questions to ask.

Industry professionals warn it’s easy to get ripped off

Shimano recalls 760,000 bicycle cranksets

The bonded crank parts can separate and break, posing a crash hazard

Hyundai recalls 19,000 Genesis G80s, GV80s and GV70 s

The fuel pump may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.

Browse Current Events by year

Browse Current Events by month

Cancel your streaming service now so you can get a cheaper rate

You might save as much as half

USPS says don't buy postage stamps through social media ads

If you do, your letter or package is headed straight for the trash

Costco membership fees will go up -- just not right now

The company is sticking with membership prices set back in 2017

Here are the best (and worst) states to buy alcohol

In some states the tax adds several dollars to a 750 milliliter bottle

BMW recalls model year 2023 740i's, 760i xDrives and i7 xDrive60s

The windshield wipers may fail

Is Airbnb really getting rid of cleaning fees? Sort of.

But the responsibility for understanding fees is still on the consumer

The U.S. cities travelers are most likely to avoid

And the airlines you should steer clear of, too!

Best (and worst) states to win the Powerball

Not all states tax lottery winnings the same

Halloween candy is more costly this year. Here's where prices have risen the most.

The biggest increases in candy prices are in the Northeast

Four deaths prompt recall of 300,000 Onewheel electric skateboards

The skateboards can stop balancing the rider under some conditions

Telehealth now makes a play for pets

Keep in mind that all situations don’t work for virtual care

Which fast food restaurant has sped up its drive-thru lane the most?

Three chains made improvements over the last 12 months

Walmart throws pet owners a bone

Baths, nail trims, Rx, food deliveries, and more will be available

October is set to be full of sales, discounts, and freebies

On top of big box sales, consumers can prepare to score even more for lower prices

Apple working on a fix for iPhone overheating issue

The company will update the operating system by the end of October

Need a locksmith? Here are some questions to ask.

Industry professionals warn it’s easy to get ripped off

Do you get Social Security? Scammers are going for your checks.

How would you feel if someone said your Social Security number was on the dark web?

Shimano recalls 760,000 bicycle cranksets

The bonded crank parts can separate and break, posing a crash hazard

Hyundai recalls 19,000 Genesis G80s, GV80s and GV70 s

The fuel pump may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.

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