Current Events in January 2023

Making a big purchase in 2023? Here are some resources to get you started

Survey results from Lifestory Research highlighted which brands consumers are most likely to turn to

Read article 01/06/2023

Suddenly, home sellers are ready to deal

Sellers are cutting prices and providing concessions for the first time in years

Read article 01/06/2023

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Delta beats the competition to the punch on offering free Wi-Fi

The new service begins Feb 1, 2023

Read article 01/06/2023

Twitter data breach may have exposed more than 200 million users

Security experts say the information could be used to identify anonymous users

Read article 01/06/2023

Pig butchering is among this week’s top five scams

Both old and new scams are also on the list

Read article 01/06/2023

Would travel insurance have saved the day for Southwest travelers? Experts offer their opinion.

Beware: You need to know the exclusions in a travel insurance policy

Read article 01/05/2023

Have some unwanted gift cards you’d like to get rid of? There are sites that’ll pay you for them

One gift card expert says to stay away from eBay though

Read article 01/05/2023

Jenny Craig is now offering fully prepared meals delivered directly to consumers' homes

The company says Jenny Fresh can help consumers stay on top of their weight loss goals

Read article 01/05/2023

State Farm reports its website is back up and operational after an outage

Many customers voiced frustration that they couldn’t pay their bill

Read article 01/05/2023

Legal action against Southwest Airlines has already started

Plaintiffs say the airline should be held accountable for its holiday weekend debacle

Read article 01/05/2023

New Year's resolutions apps grab more private data than nearly any other category

Apple and Google show ways to help consumers share only what they want

Read article 01/04/2023

In 2023, is it better to buy or rent?

Despite headwinds, creative buyers and sellers may find opportunities this year

Read article 01/04/2023

Do you know the Taxpayer Bill of Rights?

When it comes time to file taxes, it’s important for consumers to know they have rights

Read article 01/04/2023

Southwest Airlines passengers recall ‘The Nightmare Before Christmas’

Why didn't this happen to other airlines? Experts explain.

Read article 01/03/2023

Consumer finance experts offer New Year’s resolutions to beef up your wallet

The side hustle idea is pretty tempting given the average monthly income, but it has its downsides

Read article 01/03/2023

What exactly caused Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin’s heart to stop beating?

Medical experts weigh in on a rare but dangerous heart threat

Read article 01/03/2023

IRS announces standard mileage deductions for 2023 tax season

Businesses can expect a slight increase in the new year

Read article 01/03/2023

Capital One leads in customer satisfaction survey

But ConsumerAffairs reviewers rate several other banks higher

Read article 01/03/2023

Wall Street investors had a miserable 2022. What’s ahead for 2023?

Among market watchers there’s a strong consensus

Read article 01/03/2023