What would you do if your cable or satellite company called you, saying you need a software update? You might say “Sure, what do I need to do?” If you subscribe to a satellite service for your TV programming, you may…
The next time you buy a car, the dealer may ask if you want to buy, lease or subscribe. Subscribe? That’s right: The auto-buying wave of the future may be getting a new car for every season. And the trend is starting…
If you have an iPhone, you’ve probably heard about the controversy over Apple deliberately slowing down batteries on older phones. But it’s not just a two-year old phone problem. Even some owners of newer phones say their iPhone doesn’t make…
Three things in life are certain: death, taxes, and annual increases in your cable TV bill, according to a new report by USA Today. And don’t think you can just switch to satellite these days to avoid those rising cable prices,…
It’s now almost a month after Christmas, and some people are still waiting for their gifts to arrive. One company facing complaints is PupSocks, a startup selling socks with a photo of your puppy, dog or cat on them. PupSocks were one…
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Millions of “tween” girls received gifts from Claire’s over the holiday season. And many of those gifts included makeup and lip gloss. Cathy Augustine was among those buying gifts from Claire’s. She had just been to Claire’s to return the makeup…
Publishers Clearing House is starting 2018 with several new contests, and you may soon see TV ads for their latest jackpot prize. Unfortunately, scammers know that, too, and are using their latest contests to target the older people who enter…
Every year, people looking for a new place to live in the New Year end up scammed out of hundreds of dollars. It’s called the “rental scam,” and it is alive and well as we start 2018. One young mom…
The week between Christmas and New Year’s is the busiest time of year when it comes to returns. But you don’t want to show unprepared, and unable to return that ugly sweater you received. ConsumerWorld.org lists which stores have the easiest policies—and…
We’re now in the final days to finish our holiday shopping. Many of us are trying to find the lowest price on gadgets, jewelry or gifts for someone special. But if you can wait until after the holidays, you can…
Cecil Rodgers was looking forward to spending Christmas with his adult grandchildren until he got a call from one of them. “A voice comes on and says, ‘Papaw, this is your oldest grandson. I’m in trouble,'” he said. The grandson said…
The products and services mentioned below were selected independent of sales and advertising. However, Don't Waste Your Money may receive a small commission from the purchase of any products or services through an affiliate link to the retailer's website.Everyone who…
Looking for the hottest toy of this holiday season? It’s not Hatchimals this year, unlike last Christmas. It’s a little monkey puppet called a Fingerling. The sign on the shelf at one Target store said “Limit two Fingerlings per guest.” Too bad…
Want to sell your used children’s clothing, or anything else in your home, for that matter? Buying and selling apps like Letgo, OfferUp, Facebook Marketplace, and Wish Local promise easy sales. And they all claim they are safer than Craigslist,…
What would you do if you got an email from PayPal saying it is billing you hundreds of dollars for a camera that you never ordered? That’s what happened to one woman—and it should be a warning to everyone. Living…
If money is tight this holiday season, you’ll listen to almost anyone who says they can help you find a bit more cash. And who wouldn’t want a little extra money from the government to help with Christmas? One woman’s…
WOW Air is wowing American travelers with its super cheap fares to Europe, from a handful of major cities. The discount Icelandic airline will be expanding to 30 more U.S. cities next year, and hopes to lure thousands of other…
Tens of thousands of cars, pickups and SUVs were flooded in Hurricane Harvey in the Houston area this summer, and most of them are now being sold as junk, with “salvage” titles indicating they were severely damaged and are usable…
People all over the country are complaining that their glass tables have shattered spontaneously, sometimes when there’s no one in the room. And even popular brands like Ikea are not immune. It just happened to one family, with a “Glasholm”…
Matt Imholt recently got into his 2015 Toyota Camry, and noticed it smelled of mold. “It was overpowering,” he said. “You don’t even want to be in the vehicle, it smells terrible.” He tracked the source of the smell to…
One of the “big four” discount stores on Black Friday (along with Best Buy, Kohl’s and Walmart), Target has just released its 2017 Black Friday ad. Target is not joining the anti-Thanksgiving movement once again, and will be opening at…
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It may be hard to believe, but more than 5,000 Americans each year become “The Walking Dead” when the government incorrectly declares them officially dead. Barbara Byers learned she was one of them when her bank closed her ATM card. “I…
A young couple about to get married has been trying to change a cruise they booked months ago, and what they’ve learned is a good lesson for anyone planning to book an expensive trip. It’s their honeymoon cruise, something they should be looking…
Amazon’s takeover of Whole Foods back in August sent shivers through the grocery industry. Whole Foods announced price cuts on roughly a dozen items, with more to come. Analysts started predicting big price wars with established grocery chains like Kroger,…
Most of us have seen computer scams that involve phishing emails or pop-up ads, begging us to click on them and download malware or some other nefarious program. Sometimes scammers will call you claiming to be with Microsoft. But the…
As if the Equifax data breach wasn’t enough to be concerned about, now there is another identity-theft ploy you need to watch for. A couple is now trying to rebuild their credit after becoming identity theft victims. What’s particularly frightening…
Millions of people are about to update the most essential device in their lives — their iPhone — to Apple’s new iOS operating system, iOS 11. Should you take the plunge and do it now, or wait until all the…
When it comes to our cars, the cost of gas, oil changes, tires, insurance, and those dreaded repairs all add up. Many drivers don’t realize how much their car really costs them. Kat Coughlin knows how expensive an older car…
First it was Hurricane Harvey, then Irma. And in the end, millions of people desperately need help. If you weren’t directly affected and would like to chip in, the good news is that many companies will let you double your donation.…
Price gouging is illegal in almost all states during disasters, or a state of emergency. For instance, a store can’t charge $50 for a 12 pack of bottled water, as some Houston area stores reportedly did last week, leading the…
It happens to all of us: you are running around all day, sending messages and opening apps on your phone, and long before you are home you get the dreaded low battery warning. But before you panic, we have some…
Whenever a natural disaster strikes, many of us ask how we can help, whether in the form of cash or donations of cleaning supplies or canned goods. Giving is good. But giving to a good charity that knows how to…
If you didn’t win the Powerball jackpot this past weekend, there’s still time for you to win one of the biggest jackpots ever. The multi-state Powerball’s Aug. 23 drawing is now up to $700 million. So what exactly are your odds…
Observatories, libraries and museums are buzzing this week, with would-be astronomers like Anne and Joel Bayou stopping by to find eclipse glasses before they all run out. “My mom wanted two, and my sister wanted two, and I have a…
Everyone is buzzing about the upcoming Aug. 21 solar eclipse. Even if you are not in the direct line of the eclipse, you might still want to head outside to see a partial eclipse. As a result, demand is soaring…
If your car has a potentially dangerous issue, and an online search finds that it may be a common problem, most of us assume the automaker will issue a recall. Not necessarily, as one woman learned. Tammy Bevis says she…
Don’t want to bust the budget shopping for back-to-school shopping? Then take some tips from a savvy mom of two boys, who shared with us her secrets for school shopping savings. Nedra McDaniel—author of the “Adventure Mom” travel and savings blog—took…
Are you ready to starting banking at Walmart? The retail giant is trying to get people to save up more money, according to a recent report on NPR, and it’s offering enticements to get people to start saving. Alternative to…
Everyone wants to look good without spending a fortune. Unfortunately, in our quest to buy stylish clothing at deep discount, more and more people end up buying from slick-looking websites that disappoint or leave you with nothing at all. Websites…
They call it the gig economy, working a part-time job, or “side hustle,” for extra cash. A new report found that 44 million Americans have a side gig today. Thanks to that smartphone in your pocket, and an instant connection…
One man has a warning about the scammers who may target you when you're searching for campers or boats online this summer.
It may be because the boss would like you to leave, according to a new report listing the hints that your job could be in jeopardy.
More and more car owners are learning their vehicle's tires are too old to be patched, rotated or even balanced anymore—here's why.
While it's fun to ask Alexa—the virtual assistant that powers your device—for weather updates and music, the Echo can do a lot more that people realize.
Feeling like french fries? Hankering for a happy meal late at night? Now there's an app for that: a new program called McDelivery.
These glass tables, sold at many discount and big box stores, are inexpensive and popular. But could they have a downside?
If you have a fender bender, you might assume your insurance company will pay to have it repaired. But that assumption is often wrong these days.
Are you tired of recent cable TV rate hikes, making the average bill well over $100 a month? Some customers say promo rates are too good to be true.