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Whether it’s to improve your home’s curb appeal or because your need to replace your roof, spring is a popular time to start a home improvement project. I have some tips about what to consider before you hire someone to do the work for you.Before you...

Whenever I make presentations on consumer issues, I advise people to be wary of requests for payment with cryptocurrency. Inevitably, the question comes back: “What’s cryptocurrency?” Cryptocurrency is a form of money. But you can’t hold it in your...

Consumers reacted to the pandemic by taking more vitamins and supplements than in the past.

The Presidents Day weekend is often the first big sales event of the year for car dealerships, and many consumers show up in search of deals. Here are some tips to consider before you start looking for a new or used vehicle.Before you start shopping,...

Presidents Day weekend is often the first big sales event of the year for car dealerships, and many consumers show up in search of deals. Here are some tips to consider before you start looking for a new or used vehicle.First, decide how much you can...

At the start of a new year, many people resolve to eat healthier or to get more exercise. As a consumer advocate, I suggest resolving to be better consumers. By doing so, you may be able to save money and avoid fraud. Here are my suggestions for...

No matter how hard you work to select the perfect gift for holiday giving, sometimes there are problems with quality, an item not being what was advertised, or a defective product. Here are some steps you can take when purchases go awry.Whether...

At the Consumer Protection Unit, we often receive calls from residents worried about callers who claim to be collecting donations on behalf of a fire, police, or other law enforcement organizations. Often the consumer feels uncertain about whether the...

Have you started your holiday shopping? Before you head to the store or log on for online browsing, I have some tips to help you get the most for your money this year. Start off by making a budget. How much can you spend this year? Then make a list of...

Have you started your holiday shopping? Before you head to the store or log on for online browsing, I have some tips to help you get the most for your money this year. Start off by making a budget. How much can you spend this year? Then make a list of...