RESOURCE GUIDE: ‘Back to School’ advice for 2024-25
To make back to school for 2024-25 easier and more rewarding, experts have compiled advice on consumer and environmentally conscious topics.
Tips & Guides
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
Scams to watch out for: Robocalls, emails, fake concert tickets, imposter phone numbers and more
Our best tip guides to protect you and your family
Your ChatGPT privacy questions answered
ChatGPT 4 collects your data. Here's what OpenAI does with it and how to make your information a little more secure
Detecting a scam: How to avoid fraudulent phone numbers, emails and more
Landmines are out there everywhere; avoid becoming a victim by avoiding imposter phone numbers, websites, texts and emails
What the Maryland Online Data Privacy Act means for you
The Maryland privacy law gives you some control over how businesses collect and use your personal data. Here's how to take advantage.
How to opt out of websites collecting and selling your data
Starting July 1, a new Global Privacy Control tool makes it easier for Coloradans to opt-out of data collection. Here's a step-by-step guide to install the data privacy plug-in on your browser.
New airline passenger rights explained, with effective dates
Just-passed federal law and DOT rules require no-hassle refunds, up-front baggage fee disclosure, bans on family seating fees, 24/7 live customer service and more
File a consumer complaint: How to reach the attorney general in every state
The consumer protection offices of attorneys general can investigate complaints, contact businesses for resolution and file charges against companies
What is a VPN and do I need one?
How to decide if you need a VPN, and find the right VPN for you.