Consumer Issues

Renter’s Insurance: Do I choose the Cheaper policy or the Better Deal?

I’ve got a dilemma- we are moving in just under a month and in preparing for the move across town I am updating our renter’s insurance. I am down to a choice between two companies—USAA and State Farm. For the last two years we have used State Farm Insurance and paid about $160/year for a [...]

5 Best Online Comparison Shopping Tools

I am not one of those people who likes shopping. (Well, I love grocery shopping, but that’s about it). Sometimes I’m in the mood to browse, but usually when I shop I’ve already figured out exactly what I want and so I’m just searching for the best price. For this reason, I love shopping on [...]

Free Oil Change, Repairs, and Inspection for Honda Accord Cars (95, 96 & 97′s)

If you own a Honda Accord Car from ’95, ’96 or ’97, you may be able to get a free inspection, free repairs, and a free oil change. I recently got a letter from Honda informing me that my car had not yet received a free service. At first I was a little hesitant thinking [...]

How the Cigarette Companies Got it Right

Day-to-day we all are blatantly or unintentionally judged or discriminated against for various reasons. But there is one form of discrimination that makes me angrier than all others: ageism. I hate it when people treat me poorly because of my age. Yes, part of the reason I hate it is because I don’t like being [...]

10 Free Ways Protecting Your Identity is Like Protecting Your House

I am currently pursuing my Master’s degree in Criminal Justice. I’ve found that most people have a good idea of how to protect their houses from burglars, but few know the best ways to protect their identity and prevent identity theft. So, I’ve put together a list of 10 ways to protect yourself from identity [...]

Expensive Hotel = Expensive Internet?

I just returned from my trip overseas. It was a great experience and I learned a lot; but I’m happy to be home. The only frustrating thing about trip was the lack of (cheap) internet in the hotel. This was a several-hundred-dollar per night hotel with all of the amenities (towel warming-rack, free spy and [...]