Tips & Guides

What can cities and states do to address leaf blowers and other gas-powered lawn equipment?
There are a lot of options available to those who want to take action to cut harmful, unnecessary pollution and noise from gas lawn equipment in their communities

Electric Lawn Equipment 101
Whether you're a lawn care business or an individual, here are some practical tips for going electric with your lawn mowers, leaf blowers and more.

What the Minnesota Consumer Data Privacy Act means for you
The Minnesota data privacy law gives you some control over how businesses use your personal data. Here’s how to take advantage.

What the New Hampshire Data Privacy Act means for you
The New Hampshire data privacy law gives you some control over how businesses use your personal data. Here’s how to take advantage.

What the Rhode Island Data Transparency and Privacy Protection Act means for you
The Rhode Island data privacy law gives you some control over how businesses use your personal data. Here’s how to take advantage.

Canceling subscriptions and memberships: How to do it properly
New FTC rules will make it easier to cancel and gives consumers other new rights, but you should still try to avoid headaches

Counterfeit products: How to tell whether you bought one
Once you have an item in your hands, it may be easier to detect whether it's fake or violates copyright

Freezing credit reports for a child is important: How to protect those under 18
Nearly 1 million children are victims of identity theft every year

Scam charities: How to tell whether you’re donating to a good cause
Smart ways to easily check out a charity, especially after natural disasters