Here are eleven of the best photos that readers added to The Consumerist Flickr Pool this week, picked for usability in a Consumerist post or just plain neatness.
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Recall Roundup: Beware Of The Dancing Teapot
By 3.8.12
In this edition of the Recall Roundup, a scary number of bicycle parts are recalled, grass cutters might cut humans, and we learn that a “dancing teapot” (pictured) is a lot less fun than the name makes it sound. Especially when it burns you. [More]
Personal Finance Roundup
By 3.6.12
5 Kitchen Luxuries That Are Worth It (and 5 That Aren’t) [Wise Bread] “While I try to keep a pretty minimal and inexpensive kitchen, over the years, I have realized that there are certain luxuries that are well worth the cost.”
Identity thefts tops list of consumer complaints [CNN Money] “Here are the the top 10 consumer complaints, according to the FTC.”
9 Key Ages for Retirement Money Decisions [US News] “Here are different age milestones that might affect your retirement decisions.”
How a Digital Picture of Your Future Self Can Change Your Saving Habits [Moneyland] “Here’s why company HR departments will soon have employees coming face to face with their future self.”
6 ways to get your tax refund [MSN Money] “Here’s a look at the pros and cons of each option so you can find the right one for you.”
Top Posts Of The Week And Open Thread
By 3.2.12
- [UPDATED] Banker Leaves 1% Tip, Suggests Server Should “Get A Real Job”
- Restaurant Says 1% Tip Receipt Is A Fake
- Room-Borrowing Landlord Is Mentally Ill, Running A Scam, Or Both
- Reminder: Turn Off Your Google Web History Today
- 3 Things Not To Buy Online
- Landlord Tries To Use Leap Day To Screw Tenants Out Of Deposit
Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds
By 3.2.12
Here are nine of the best photos that readers added to The Consumerist Flickr Pool this week, picked for usability in a Consumerist post or just plain neatness.
Personal Finance Roundup
By 2.28.12
Change the Way You Think [Free Money Finance] “There are six key traits of wealth builders.”
Your Facebook Profile Can Predict Your Job Performance [Moneyland] “It can take as little as 10 minutes for someone to go through your Facebook profile and predict how you’ll perform in the workplace.”
The Dumbest Investment Move [Smart Money] “Why owning your company’s stock in your 401(k) can be a big mistake.”
The Tax Break That Millions Miss Out On [Daily Finance] “As many as 1 in 4 of those who qualify for this tax credit failed to claim it, missing out on hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars.”
5 Killer Free Investment Tools [Wise Bread] “Here are five of the best free sources on the web for researching investments.”
Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds
By 2.24.12
Here are thirteen of the best photos that readers added to The Consumerist Flickr Pool this week, picked for usability in a Consumerist post or just plain neatness.
Personal Finance Roundup
By 2.21.12
Tax Prep Nightmare: Don’t Get Ripped Off by Your Tax Pro [Daily Finance] “Be smart about selecting who helps with your return and your experience will be better for it.”
Buying a New Car? Let a Website Handle the Haggling [Moneyland] “What if you could eliminate much of the distasteful back-and-forth and just get the car you want, at a price you know is fair?”
Why It’s Important To Do Estate and Inheritance Planning [The Digerati Life] “It’s sad enough when someone goes, but when the deceased’s family and friends end up with difficult issues to work through, then it’s even sadder.”
How to Travel Full-Time for $17,000 a Year (or Less!) [Wise Bread] “Here are a few of my secrets.”
How to Solve 4 Sticky Work Dilemmas [US News] “Some ideas for handling delicate job situations.”
Top Posts Of The Week And Open Thread
By 2.17.12
- PETA Ad Warns That Going Vegan May Cause You To Be So Good In Bed You’ll Hurt Your Girlfriend
- 6 Updated Confessions From A Current Sprint Sales Rep
- Florist Drains Bank Account To Ship Valentine’s Day Orders After Amazon Holds Up Her Payments
- Judge Really Thought No One Would Catch Her Dismissing Her Own Parking Tickets
- Sony Responds To Bummed Out Fans By Raising The Price On Whitney Houston’s Album
Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds
By 2.17.12
Here are twelve of the best photos that readers added to The Consumerist Flickr Pool this week, picked for usability in a Consumerist post or just plain neatness.
The 2012 Valentine's Day Garden Of Discontent
By 2.15.12
On Valentine’s Day, we are expected to show loved ones how much they mean to us by giving them dead plants. For extra style points, we pay strangers to bring these dead plants to the recipient for us. However, florists are unfathomably busy on Valentine’s Day. So busy that we almost feel bad criticizing when things go wrong. Almost. The Consumerist’s annual Valentine’s Day Garden of Discontent is a collection of flower or gift deliveries that aren’t what the recipient had in mind. Such as calling your fianc√©e a whore. [More]
Personal Finance Roundup
By 2.14.12
Frequent-Flier Tax Traps [Wall Street Journal] “Put simply, most miles earned by most taxpayers most of the time are probably tax-free.”
8 Questions to Help You Save More [Get Rich Slowly] “The system I’ve been using for the last 15 years to reduce my spending and make sure I don’t get tricked out of my hard-earned cash.”
Car Policy for Less, but Only if You Call [NY Times] “After you hear the tale of Thomas Mitchell you may suddenly have the urge to run to the phone and call your auto insurer. “
Going to the 2012 London Olympics? Better Be Preparing [Moneyland] “Here are some tips to getting to the Olympics and back with your credit rating intact.”
How to Find the Right Accountant for You [Wise Bread] “Finding the right accountant can make a world of difference when it comes to managing your money.”
Top Posts Of The Week And Open Thread
By 2.10.12
- Target’s Unlimited Item Policy Allows Miami Duo To Gobble Up Most Of Jason Wu Line At One Location
- Buying Generic Doesn’t Save Shoppers As Much As It Used To
- Lawsuit: You Can’t Charge Me With Downloading Porn Because You Can’t Copyright Obscenity
- Judge Says Bank Of America Can Boot The $16 House Guy From McMansion
Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds
By 2.10.12
Here are twelve of the best photos that readers added to The Consumerist Flickr Pool this week, picked for usability in a Consumerist post or just plain neatness.
Personal Finance Roundup
By 2.7.12
Study: The Best Time to Buy Cheap Airline Tickets is 6 Weeks Before a Flight [Moneyland] “The cheapest tickets [can be purchased] six weeks before your trip – not more, not less.”
How to Find the Best Values on 2012’s New Cars [Kiplinger] “You can get fuel economy without sacrificing style.”
Which pays better: Government or private sector? [CNN Money] “Federal workers with a master’s degree or less are better compensated on average than their similarly educated private sector peers.”
How to haggle over medical bills [MSN Money] “If you know how to cut down the original billed amount, you can save a great deal.”
Great Ways to Invest in Yourself [Wise Bread] “Here are some ways you can invest in yourself to boost your skills.”
Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds
By 2.3.12
Here are twelve of the best photos that readers added to The Consumerist Flickr Pool this week, picked for usability in a Consumerist post or just plain neatness.
