Current Events in February 2023

Amazon revs up its engine to get products to customers quicker

The company sees grocery shopping moving from in-store to online

Read article 02/28/2023

Nearly one-third of taxpayers wait until the last minute to file taxes

Experts want consumers to know that there are benefits to filing early

Read article 02/28/2023

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Thinking of moving to a cheaper state? We break down the numbers

A ConsumerAffairs study found the lowest costs in the Midwest and South

Read article 02/28/2023

Extra introduces a debit card that can raise your credit score

The card company reports payments to credit agencies when they receive them on time

Read article 02/28/2023

Children are experiencing cyberbullying and sexting at record levels, study suggests

A child psychiatrist offers parents some ways to tactfully improve the situation

Read article 02/27/2023

What airlines take care of its customers the best? The new scorecard is in and it’s not pretty for some U.S. airlines.

However, one airline scored zero complaints when it came to “denied boarding” issues

Read article 02/27/2023

Consumers are focusing on spending on essential purchases, new survey finds

Non-essential expenses, like gym memberships and entertainment, are on the back burner for now

Read article 02/27/2023

If a thief steals your iPhone they can steal a lot more

Police say thieves intercept the passcode before they grab the phone

Read article 02/27/2023

Is it COVID-19 or the flu? Now you only have to take one test

The FDA clears a new at-home test that detects both viruses

Read article 02/27/2023

Buying a home? Thinking about a home warranty? Do you know all the ins and outs?

ConsumerAffairs releases the results of a major study on home warranties to help homebuyers make more informed decisions

Read article 02/24/2023

After the great holiday airline Christmas calamities, one travel blogger says Americans should consider RVs as an option.

Campgrounds are being challenged to get their act together, too

Read article 02/24/2023

What’s behind the decline in consumers’ satisfaction with banks?

We did a deep dive into consumer reviews looking for answers

Read article 02/24/2023

Is plant-based milk really milk? The FDA says it is

The goal is to have the labels compare the nutrition facts of plant-based milk with traditional milk

Read article 02/24/2023

Mortgage insurance premiums will go down for FHA borrowers

The government says the typical homeowner will save $800 per year

Read article 02/24/2023

Shopping sleuth shares money-saving secrets of big box retailers

Did you know you don’t have to actually “buy” a full membership to shop at Costco?

Read article 02/23/2023

Most popular apps mislead consumers about the data they collect, study claims

Google is now making it easier to review your permissions

Read article 02/23/2023

Amazon's partnership with One Medical is designed to increase access to medical care

In joining forces, the companies are offering consumers health services for an annual fee

Read article 02/23/2023

Buying a home just got more expensive as mortgage rates jumped last week

Meanwhile, home inventory levels are near record lows

Read article 02/23/2023

Starbucks is putting olive oil in some coffee drinks. Not everyone's a fan

But the coffee retailer says it’s an authentic taste of old Italy

Read article 02/23/2023