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Exercise Your Options Before Joining a Gym

Jan 14, 2024 | nwnewsradio.com | Kevin Brasler

By Kevin Brasler, Executive Editor, Checkbook.orgIt’s one of the top New Year’s resolutions every year – lose weight and exercise more. That’s why all the gyms and health clubs around here are running January specials. If you’ve resolved to get in better shape this year, start by setting goals, reviewing your budget, and considering your options. Cardio machines. Boxing classes. Yoga sessions. Aqua cycling. There are as many ways to work out as there are excuses not to.
Don't Let Porch Pirates Plunder Your Package Deliveries

Dec 16, 2023 | nwnewsradio.com | Herb Weisbaum

By Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, contributing editor at Checkbook.org,When you order online, do you worry that a thief might steal the package once it’s delivered to your house? If so, you’re not alone. In a recent survey by ChamberOfCommerce.org, nearly half (49 percent) of online shoppers said they were concerned about porch pirates. Almost one in three (31 percent) said they didn’t buy expensive items online to avoid package theft.
Don't Let Porch Pirates Plunder Your Package Deliveries

Dec 16, 2023 | nwnewsradio.com | Herb Weisbaum

By Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan, contributing editor at Checkbook.org,When you order online, do you worry that a thief might steal the package once it’s delivered to your house? If so, you’re not alone. In a recent survey by ChamberOfCommerce.org, nearly half (49 percent) of online shoppers said they were concerned about porch pirates. Almost one in three (31 percent) said they didn’t buy expensive items online to avoid package theft.
Water Beads Pose Deadly Danger to Children

Dec 2, 2023 | nwnewsradio.com | Herb Weisbaum

By Herb Weisbaum, contributing editor at Checkbook.orgThey don’t look dangerous, but water beads can cause serious injuries or death if children swallow them. These colorful balls, which resemble candy, are sold in sizes as small as ice cream sprinkles. Made of superabsorbent polymers, water beads can absorb hundreds of times their weight in water, and grow significantly in size.
Water Beads Pose Deadly Danger to Children

Dec 2, 2023 | nwnewsradio.com | Herb Weisbaum

By Herb Weisbaum, contributing editor at Checkbook.orgThey don’t look dangerous, but water beads can cause serious injuries or death if children swallow them. These colorful balls, which resemble candy, are sold in sizes as small as ice cream sprinkles. Made of superabsorbent polymers, water beads can absorb hundreds of times their weight in water, and grow significantly in size.
How to Pick the Right Credit Card

Nov 3, 2023 | nwnewsradio.com | Herb Weisbaum

By Herb Weisbaum, Contributing Editor Checkbook.orgBanks, credit unions, airlines, hotels, and retailers inundate us with credit card offers. Consumers with good credit histories have hundreds of choices. Before applying for any credit card, consider how you manage your money, how you use credit, and why you’re considering applying for a new card. Is it to get better spending rewards? To better manage monthly cash flow? Or to buy something you can’t really afford?
How to Pick the Right Credit Card

Nov 3, 2023 | nwnewsradio.com | Herb Weisbaum

By Herb Weisbaum, Contributing Editor Checkbook.orgBanks, credit unions, airlines, hotels, and retailers inundate us with credit card offers. Consumers with good credit histories have hundreds of choices. Before applying for any credit card, consider how you manage your money, how you use credit, and why you’re considering applying for a new card. Is it to get better spending rewards? To better manage monthly cash flow? Or to buy something you can’t really afford?
Shop Like a Pro: How to Score the Best Prices and Avoid Common Problems

Oct 20, 2023 | nwnewsradio.com | Herb Weisbaum

By Herb WeisbaumWhether you grin or grumble at shopping for clothing, appliances, or gifts, there are steps you can take to make the process easier. Whether your shopping entails scouring the internet or trekking to a mall or big box store, here are our best tips to save you money and bypass purchasing pitfalls. Beware of Fake Sales and Other Retailer TricksRetailers use an arsenal of sophisticated marketing tricks to convince consumers to spend now and spend more. Their most common ploy?
Snohomish County dedicates new beach access for people and fish

Oct 6, 2023 | nwnewsradio.com | Ryan Harris

New rail bridge at Edmonds’ Meadowdale Beach Park (photos by Ryan Harris)You can see the complete dedication ceremony for the Meadowdale Beach Park restoration in the video below:Local salmon will have a place key to their activities thanks to efforts to restore a waterway. The “pocket estuary” at Edmonds’ Meadowdale Beach Park was blocked by the BNSF train tracks with a 6-foot culvert that wasn’t helping the salmon get through.
Sen Cantwell updates us on spending bill battle

Oct 6, 2023 | nwnewsradio.com | Ryan Harris

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) speaks with Northwest Newsradio’s Ryan Harris in the video below. House Republicans are set to talk to sort out their differences because business can’t continue until a Speaker is chosen, but the small group that’s held up the spending bills is firm that they want deep spending cuts, a total cut to Ukraine war aid and increases for border security.