Consumers' Checkbook
A nonprofit organization focused on assisting consumers in locating reliable and affordable service providers within their local areas.
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5 days ago |
checkbook.org | Herb Weisbaum
In a rare win for consumers, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees took effect on May 12, requiring booking websites for hotels, vacation rentals, and concert and sports tickets to disclose all mandatory fees in advertised prices. Instead of surprising customers at checkout by adding “service fees,” “convenience fees,” or “resort fees,” companies must include these costs upfront and in search results.
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1 week ago |
checkbook.org | Herb Weisbaum
Click below to listen to our Consumerpedia podcast episode. Scammers across the U.S. are going door-to-door, pitching “free” solar energy systems. Many homeowners never get any solar equipment installed; those who do often get shoddy work. The criminals are leaving unsuspecting homeowners with massive debt; many victims have reported losing tens of thousands of dollars. The con starts with a fast-talking salesperson offering a “limited time offer” for a free solar energy install.
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1 month ago |
checkbook.org | Kevin Brasler
Click below to listen to our Consumerpedia podcast episode where a former cyber thief explains how to protect your online accounts. Our computers, phones, and tablets are under constant attack from hackers, identity thieves, and foreign governments attempting to work their way in. Software developers and hardware makers must play whack-a-mole to keep up with these relentless digital villains.
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1 month ago |
checkbook.org | Jennifer Barger
Hotel reservation sites showcase abundant guest ratings, 3D room tours, and tools letting you filter properties by features from location to pet friendliness. So why does it feel so nightmarish now to book a pleasant stay—and why have so many hotels seen a drop in guest satisfaction? I’m often challenged to find hotels I like.
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1 month ago |
checkbook.org | Herb Weisbaum
Are we headed into a recession? How much will tariffs drive up the cost of living? Will I ever be able to build some savings? A pervasive feeling of uncertainty about the economy, largely due to actions taken by the Trump administration, is “significantly impacting” people’s perception of financial well-being, leaving many feeling “stuck despite their best efforts,” according to the 2025 Financial Literacy and Preparedness Survey from the nonprofit National Foundation for Credit Counseling.
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