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06/02/2023

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Panera adds more drive-thrus while the industry moves toward gamification

06/02/2023

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Are you stressing out over money? More than half of adults say it’s affecting their mental health.

06/02/2023

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ALDI and Instacart team up on a new virtual convenience store that delivers within 30 minutes

06/02/2023

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Empower Brands recalls 490,000 Power XL Self-Cleaning Juicers

06/02/2023

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Ford recalls 422,000 Explorers and Lincoln Aviators & Corsairs

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Scammers are victimizing people who sell things online, FTC warns

The agency says consumers can protect themselves by selling to a local buyer

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  1. Egg prices tumble, but snack prices will make consumers grumble
  2. Home prices aren’t going down. Here’s why.
  3. Why State Farm has decided not to insure homes in California
  4. Ring agrees to $25 million settlement with FTC over privacy issues

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June 1, 2023

Ring agrees to $25 million settlement with FTC over privacy issues

Affected consumers would be due compensation

Why State Farm has decided not to insure homes in California

Will other states meet the same fate?

June is airbag recall repair month -- time to stop procrastinating

Does your vehicle have a dangerous airbag? Millions do.

Instacart has a new AI-powered search feature

‘Ask Instacart’ was designed to make grocery shopping more efficient for consumers

Home prices aren’t going down. Here’s why.

Prices are actually rising in all but the most expensive cities

T.W. Garner recalls Texas Pete Buffalo Wing Sauce

The product may contain soy, an allergen not declared on the label

Mercedes-Benz recalls 7,500 EQS 450, Maybach and S class vehicles

The electronic stability program software may malfunction

May 31, 2023

AI/deepfake cases are multiplying at alarming rates

Scammers only need three seconds of a person’s voice to impersonate them for voice cloning

Egg prices tumble, but snack prices will make consumers grumble

'All that and a bag of chips' isn’t what it used to be

Summer travel season is here and so are travel scams

The ConsumerAffairs-Trend Micro Threat Alert also found an uptick in phishing scams

Have you been considering a Costco membership? This new deal might help you decide.

The membership club is offering store cash to new members for the next few weeks

Consumers’ credit card debt is approaching $1 trillion

Inflation and layoffs have reversed the pandemic’s positive trend

Juratoys recalls children’s activity tables

The table's silver metal bell can detach from its metal arch

Baby Trend recalls 2,600 child seats

The seat may not restrain a child properly

May 30, 2023

Want to go to an amusement park this summer? Here’s how much you’ll need in your wallet

Experts share a few tips on how you can save money

Your generation may determine how scammers target you

Schemes are often tailored to your stage in life

Toys R Us is coming to an airport near you

The toy store has partnered with Duty Free Americas to expand its reach

Auto sales and service topped 2022 consumer complaints

Consumers also cited home repair issues in an annual survey

Airbnb is getting tougher with a new anti-party crackdown

Some guests say the filter assumed their situation unfairly

The Good and the Beautiful recalls Math 1 and Math 3 boxes

The whiteboard can become detached from the boxes, exposing sharp edges

Ford recalls 175,000 model year 2021-2023 Broncos

The first-row seat belt latch may be difficult to access

May 25, 2023

Cooking out or taking food on the road with you this weekend? Here’s how you can keep from getting sick.

Correctly packing coolers is a story in and of itself.

Traveling with pets this summer? You might need this checklist

Flying with a pet requires added attention

Taylor Swift tickets for $6,000? The dam on ticket price gouging may have finally broken.

Massachusetts and Texas have already put a stop to the plague

The Toy Association unveils its Summer Learning STEAM Toy List

The list is perfect for parents looking to plan ahead for their kids this summer

Despite 2023’s big COLA, Social Security recipients still struggle to keep up

A study shows Social Security benefits lost 36% of buying power since 2000

FTC probes infant formula makers suspected of anti-competitive activity

It’s not clear what prompted the investigation

Van Leeuwen recalls brown sugar chunk ice cream

The product contains walnuts, an allergen not declared on the label

Fire risk prompts recall of 98,000 Cooper vehicles

A short circuit in the driver's side footwell area may cause a fire

May 24, 2023

Shopping for Dad? Watch out for the Father’s Day shopping scam

The ConsumerAffairs-Trend Micro Threat Alert also shows an increase in phishing scams

The Netflix password police have started patrolling accounts

Either pay for the other users or kick ‘em off your account

Job scammers are getting clever. Check out what their new game is

Work-from-home offers are loaded with potential pitfalls

Are you driving a potential death trap? Data show millions are.

We have the complete list of dangerous cars and trucks

Walmart and Kroger offering big discounts on Memorial Day Weekend barbecue essentials

Prepare for the holiday weekend with summer party favorites for less

Here’s what Memorial Day motorists can expect at the gas pump

The average price is about $1 gallon less than last year

Kell Electronic recalls 25,000 personal chiller mini gamer refrigerators

The power cord can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

GM recalls 668,000 Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain vehicles

The child seat anchors may not function, increasing the injury risk in a crash

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