Filed under: Health , Consumer Ally Baby slings, an accessory that engenders strong feelings from parents and safety advocates on opposite sides, is being targeted by the U.S. Consumer Product Commission for a warning that they can be dangerous to infants. “We know of too many deaths in these slings and we now know the hazard scenarios for very small babies, so the time has come to alert parents and caregivers,” CPSC Chairman Inez Tenenbaum said in an address to the Juvenile Products...
Filed under: Identity Theft , Consumer Ally , Credit Reports LifeLock, Inc., which paraded its CEO’s Social Security number on the side of a truck to bolster claims the company could prevent identity theft, reached a $12 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission and 35 states over misleading advertising charges. “While LifeLock promised consumers complete protection against all types of identity theft, in truth, the protection it actually provided left enough holes that you...
Filed under: Debt , Retirement Advice , Tax – Advice If you have plans for that tax refund check, think again. States from Hawaii to North Carolina are delaying refunds to residents because of massive holes in their budgets. And those refunds will likely be processed on a first-come, first-serve basis. Unless you can wait until the fall to get your money back, get that tax return in asap. Here, WalletPop experts take on questions about 401 (k) withdrawals, payroll taxes and dependent credit....
Filed under: Banks It sounds incredible, especially to those of us who have been covering the banking industry, but Bank of America is ending the practice of issuing overdraft fees. The practice will end, according to The New York Times , sometime in mid-June. The bank made the announcement late in the day on Tuesday, and it’s expected that many banks will probably follow suit. So at some point, after mid-June, if you try to pump gas, and your checking account is on empty, your gas tank will...
Filed under: Bargain Babe Here are two new Borders coupons , one for books and another for DVDs and Blu-Rays. You can use each one once. Both expire Thursday, March 11. Print this Borders coupon for 40% off single and two-disc DVDs or BLU-RAY discs. Titles include Twilight, Precious, and Star Trek, among others. Limit two discs per person. Excludes box sets. Not valid online or at Borders Express and Waldenbooks. …
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Filed under: Credit Cards Sometimes it feels like WalletPop is the official “bad news about credit cards” website. And granted, there’s plenty of bad news to go around when it comes to the sneaky ways banks are still trying to get their pound of flesh, even after passage of the landmark CARD Act. But a new report indicates that some Americans are managing to get a few, new perks out of their card issuers. According to this article , a handful of big banks have started increasing...
Filed under: Bargain Babe From Wednesday through Sunday (March 10-14) Filene’s Basement is having its annual Spring Designer Event, which is when it sells designer clothes at 30-80% off retail. Expect to see brands like Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Chloé, Armani, Valentino, and Michael Kors. You can get in the night before — i.e. tonight — and get an additional 10% off the designer merchandise that is part of this event with this Filene’s Basement coupon . bar If you’ve...
Filed under: Credit , Celebs & Money , Tax – Advice , As Seen on TV Is Whoopi Goldberg the wisest financial sage of daytime television? Listen closely. If you pay attention to the things she most wants to talk about day in and day out on ABC’s The View , you’ll find some of the most sensible financial planning advice on TV. The cast of MTV’s Jersey Shore recently sauntered in to plug its new DVD. While her co-hosts fawned over their abs and hair, Goldberg wouldn’t...
Fraudsters are continuing their switch from traditional card fraud to raiding online bank accounts, according to new research.Fraud losses on UK credit and debit cards totalled £440m in 2009 – a drop of 28% compared with the previous year – the UK Cards Association said. But the number of "phishing" attacks rose by 16% in the same period. This is when fraudsters trick people into entering their personal details on a website or in an e-mail. ScamsThe fall in …
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Filed under: Debt , Make Money Fast While many gambling towns offer minimum table-game bets that are anything but minimal, WalletPop found a few cities that welcome you with open arms and low-end wagering. Steve Bourie, author of the ” 2010 American Casino Guide,” took WalletPop on a quick tour of the nation’s bargain gaming dens, focusing on blackjack with a nod to craps and roulette. Nevada still offers cheap blackjack, except on the Las Vegas Strip. Downtown Vegas has consistent...
