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PIRG, Environment America guide to safe, sustainable summer fun
Make summer better by avoiding concert, vacation scams; sustainably and safely picnicking, swimming, biking
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Refill, Return, Reimagine: Innovative Solutions to Reduce Wasteful Packaging
OSPIRG Program Report 2023
Outpatient outrage: Hospitals charge fees for care at the doctor’s office
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Patient protections needed from medical credit cards
U.S. PIRG files comments relating to financial products for medical services. This relatively new version of a credit card, marketed specifically for health care services and products, usually lures in applicants with promises of a promotional 0% APR for an introductory period of 6-18 months. What is not always evident to the applicant is the more complex terms of the financial agreement.
Electric vehicles are good. We can make them better.
There are many possible futures for electric vehicles - some of them better for the environment than others. Here are seven ways to make EVs even greener.
Mail theft: How to protect yourself from theft of checks, credit cards, personal information
It's frightening how many important items are sent through the mail with almost no security.
Ringing in Our Fears 2023
More than 5,000 phone companies still haven't installed robocall defense equipment. Tens of millions of consumers lost money to scam calls last year, with a median loss of $1,400. We look at what's being done to fight robocalls and robotexts, and what's next.
Did your insurance deny your health care claim? How to appeal.
Whether you have Medicare or private insurance, learn how to challenge health insurance claim denials with this easy guide.