Citizen’s Guide to Reducing Energy Waste
Learn how you can reduce your energy waste and become more energy efficient in your home.
Tips & Guides
How to find out about food recalls
You probably won't see every food recall that appears in the news. Here's how to stay updated on recall alerts.
Counterfeit products are everywhere; here are tips to avoid buying any of them online
Being alert when shopping online is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones from unsafe products.
How to avoid counterfeit COVID products
Little secrets to easily freeze your credit files by phone or online
You have two primary options for freezing your credit files with the three major credit bureaus. You can do it by phone or online, whichever you’re more comfortable with.
How to find mistakes on your credit report
Mistakes on your credit report can cause a whole host of problems.
Children’s pajamas don’t always meet flammability standards
In 2021, we saw a stream of children’s sleepwear recalls. Last year, more than 20 percent of all children recalled products were for violations of the flammability standard for children’s sleepwear.
How to recognize fake online reviews of products and services
A fake review could be done by the company itself, by posting a fabricated positive review on its own site or by posting concocted negative reviews on a competitor’s site.
Tips on ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Plans
Complaints are soaring about the “Buy Now, Pay Later” financing schemes that businesses increasingly are offering as an alternative to up-front payments in full. Consumers making purchases as small as $50 online are often offered these payment plans, which can turn into debt traps. Here are some tips to avoid the interest and fees that often come with these “deals.”
Dark Patterns: A step-by-step guide to protect your privacy on your phone
Apps and social media are a part of everyday life. They help us stay connected to the world around us. But it can be easy to overlook the risk involved with making personal information accessible online, especially when that information can be recorded, and bought and sold, by the companies running the apps. You can take some control by changing your account settings. Finding exactly where those settings are can be difficult, so here are some recommendations and step-by-step instructions for how to set up your accounts and devices for four popular apps: Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter.