Dollar General received thousands of complaints on its overcharging at the cash register, but it didn't stop the deceptive practice, lawsuit says. ritarrobison.com/states-and-…

I've wondered why my smart phone can tell me it's a scam call coming in, but it won't stop the call. From this report, I see the problem. Half of the phone companies haven't put in the controls they're supposed to install. ritarrobison.com/less-than-h…

In the 10 largest metro areas, a family would need about 11 years to save for a home, a big increase since 2019. From the most to fewest years, they are Los Angeles, New York City, Miami, D.C., Chicago, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Atlanta, Dallas, and Houston. ritarrobison.com/the-amount-…

Reliability is one of the most important factors people weigh before buying a major appliance, but it’s also one of the hardest things for a shopper to see for themselves. Look for the Consumer Reports badge and read its review by becoming a subscriber. ritarrobison.com/new-1-brand…

Data centers that "bring their own power"–which rely on polluting gas instead of cleaner, cheaper sources–won’t protect communities from the effects of big energy demand. Pollution from these centers could cause $5 to $10 billion in health damages annually.ritarrobison.com/instead-of-…

Consumers too often lack basic information about pesticides used in their homes, in communities, and in food, and they lack meaningful protections when those chemicals put their health at risk. ritarrobison.com/people-have…

Know your rights and speak up if you're dealing with insurance companies after damage from Hurricane Isaias. Insurers are increasingly closing claims without making payments and using biased experts to justify those denials, recent data and lawsuits show. ritarrobison.com/how-to-get-…

As you make your holiday shipping budget, take into account that USPS shipping costs are going up temporarily during the holidays, from 50 cents to $9.10. The higher cost is for a heavier package. ritarrobison.com/prices-are-…

It's great to see these consumer champions receive awards from the National Consumers League. ritarrobison.com/consumer-ch…

Ever wonder how ticket scalpers work? This FTC lawsuit describes how one company made millions including on a Beyonce concert. ritarrobison.com/reps-compan…

Open enrollment to switch to Medicare Advantage is Oct. 15 to Dec. 7. The plans can have problems: denied services that Original Medicare would have covered, your doctors not in network, high pressure sales, and problems switching back to a medigap policy. ritarrobison.com/why-a-medic…

Today is the deadline for in-person voter registration in Kansas, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and West Virginia. It's the deadline to register online in D.C., Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Oregon, and West Virginia.ritarrobison.com/today-is-th…

The damage farmed fish is doing to fisheries, workers, the environment, and people who live near fishmeal plants is astounding. Farmed fish are fed fishmeal made from smaller fish that are cooked. ritarrobison.com/fishmeal-ma…

I had fun celebrating with the bride and groom and their friends and family Saturday, but I wondered what to wear and if you take gifts to a wedding these days. ritarrobison.com/what-to-wea…

It's outrageous that payday apps are charging 3-digit interest rates, even in states where's illegal. And it's outrageous that the U.S. House is considering a bill to exempt the payday apps from regulation. ritarrobison.com/payday-loan…

It's just wrong that the Trump administration is canceling enforcement actions against corporations who are donating to Trump and Republicans. This wrongdoing must stop. ritarrobison.com/enforcement…

Water bills have increased by an average of 62 percent for typical households over the last decade, a study shows. Water bills increased at 1.6 times the rate of inflation and more than two times greater than the price of groceries over the last decade. ritarrobison.com/a-water-aff…

Seattle’s Fair Pricing policy prevents large online and brick and mortar grocery retailers from using sensitive personal information to manipulate the prices customers pay. ritarrobison.com/seattle-is-…

Check out where your city ranks in terms of the best or worst city for driving and take a look at the money-saving tips while driving. ritarrobison.com/what-are-th…

Homeowners and renters can now buy balcony solar panels from retailers and plug them in without getting an interconnection agreement from their utility. The cost and time getting that agreement has been a barrier to greater use of these systems. ritarrobison.com/balcony-sol…