Here’s a fresh batch of recalls for you! Manufacturers have seemingly forgotten that drawstrings on children’s clothing are bad, and bacterial contamination in Slim-Fast cans could give you far more weight loss than you ever intended. [More]
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Top Posts Of The Week And Open Thread
By 12.4.09
Passenger Of Size Allegedly Has Picture Taken By Flight Attendant
Judge Tells Debt Collection Firm To Pay Stranger $115 For Dragging Him To Court
Let This Flowchart Tell You Which Chain Restaurant To Visit Next
Why A Live Twitter Feed On Your Billboard Might Not Work Out
Happy Friday! Welcome to Open Thread, where Consumerist commenters talk about whatever’s on their minds. And post pet pictures.
Personal Finance Roundup
By 12.4.09
Six personal finance books with lasting lessons — even for tots [The Washington Post] “A sampler of books for all ages to whet your personal-finance appetite.”
How Divorce Affects Your Social Security (Or Not) [Wall Street Journal] “Here are the general requirements for collecting retirement benefits based on an ex-spouse’s earnings.”
20 Money-Saving Ways to Reuse Old Pantyhose [Wise Bread] “Here are 20 creative ways to repurpose today’s worn out nylon pantyhose, even if you’re not planning to rob a bank.”
How to give when the giving gets tough [CNN Money] “13 creative ways to maximize your charitable impact without writing a huge check.”
10 Tips for Selling Your Home in the Sluggish Winter Months [US News] “What you need to know to sell your home in the off-season.”
— FREE MONEY FINANCE (Photo: Mike Rollerson)
Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds
By 11.27.09
Here are nine wonderful photos readers added to The Consumerist Flickr Pool this week, picked for neatness and usability in a Consumerist post. Also, be sure to check out our new Photo Gallery to see the latest additions all week long! [More]
Consumerist Friday Flickr Finds
By 11.20.09
Here are six wonderful photos readers added to The Consumerist Flickr Pool this week, picked for neatness and usability in a Consumerist post. Check ’em out!
Personal Finance Roundup
By 11.18.09
10 secrets of off-season homebuying [MSN Money] “With the housing market in its sluggish months, savvy buyers can squeeze out some nice deals. But first you’ll need to do your homework.”
Personal Finance Roundup
By 11.11.09
Be a smarter charitable giver [CNN Money] “Make your charitable dollars go further by following these three strategies.”
Personal Finance Roundup
By 11.4.09
How to give even when you’re broke [Smart Spending] “Your time might be more valuable than your money.”
Personal Finance Roundup
By 10.28.09
Barter for the Services You Need [Wall Street Journal] “Cash-strapped consumers are increasingly bartering to get needed products and services. If you’re considering bartering, here are a few things you should know.”
