Airline Fees Become Deal-Seeking Hurdles

Airline fees will play havoc with your travel budget.

The Associated Press published a report today about airline fees — hidden charges that make it more difficult for consumers to find the cheapest deal on a flight. Congressional investigators have observed that sizable airline fees on baggage and basic amenities are [...]

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Product Safety Recalls and Consumer Advocacy

Product safety recalls are on the upswing — keep yourself safe!

With the recent explosion of product safety recalls in the United States, we thought it would be a good idea to post some consumer alert databases and other resources.

National and local news media are fairly effective at broadcasting [...]

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Freebie Friday: Organic Fair Trade Coffee from Melitta

Organic Fair Trade Coffee from Melitta

Organic fair trade coffee is a green product that promotes good trading practices, sustainability and all that “save the planet” kind of stuff. But — let’s face it — ethical espresso ain’t cheap. This is a situation where freebies can really make your day. Melitta, the German coffee company [...]

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We Support NY's Proposed Beverage Tax -- and Here's Why

If you live in New York State, you’ve probably seen this anti-beverage tax commercial, featuring a working-class mom unloading grocery bags in her kitchen. As she puts away her milk, she complains about the proposed beverage tax on juice drinks and sports drinks, barely mentioning soda. Targeting frustrated consumers, she whines about the threatening impact [...]

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