A mom says she took her daughter to a walk-in clinic, but was denied treatment simply because a past bill had not been paid. Are medical facilities allowed to do that? What we learned may surprise you. Takes daughter with…
Have you ever bought an airline ticket, then discovered you couldn’t go on the trip? At that point, you may have wondered if you could transfer it to a relative, or sell it to someone who wants it. But you…
Many believe they would never fall for a phone scam. But one young woman just lost hundreds of dollars and wants to warn others about how easy it can be to fall victim to a scam. Mary Kulik was heading…
Shoppers these days are abandoning expensive stores at the mall, evidenced by the thousands of store locations closing in the past year. Many are turning to bargain stores like Marshalls, TJ Maxx and the biggest bargain retailer of all: dollar…
Buying a hybrid or electric car used to get you a tax break, back in the Obama era. Now, though, it’s just the opposite in several states, where hybrids are being hit with new taxes. Across the country, states are…
Aldi has shaken up the grocery scene the past couple of years, moving from a small retailer of cheap no-name products to a major threat to big supermarkets. The German grocer is expanding into a 2,000-store deep discount chain across…
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When buying a car, everyone wants a good deal. But there’s one part of the decision-making process many skip, and it can turn out to be very costly in the end. When looking for a new ride, most are concerned…
Drivers who apply for new license plate tags should be careful how they do it, according to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). The BBB has received dozens of complaints about lookalike BMV and DMV websites, and one driver says he…
Still use Windows 7 on your PC or laptop? Don’t be embarrassed: almost 40% of personal computers around the world still run it, according to Microsoft. But if you still use it, you need to make a very important…
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If you have kids between 4 and 14, it probably seems like they always want a new video game. Many times they’ll say, “But mom, it’s free!” But caution: That free game can end up very costly, because of a…
If you’re buying a used car, the promise of a warranty often brings peace of mind. But do you know what kind of warranty you are getting? One woman just learned there’s a big difference between bumper-to-bumper and powertrain warranties,…
The end of Christmas season signals the start of return season, when Americans take their gifts back to shopping malls and online retailers in pursuit of different sizes, different colors or full-blown refunds. The good news is that stores have…
WEST CHESTER TWP., Ohio — The coffee was good and hot this December day, here at Cavu Coffee Shop. Unfortunately, customer Nikki Wissel was hot too, after Kohl’s canceled her online order of a Nintendo Switch gaming system. “I ordered it…
Have you heard the newest promotion from Burger King? The restaurant chain is offering Whoppers for just 1 cent. However, it’s a bit complicated, and it may not be as quite as easy to get your grub as the ads claim. …
Many online vehicle buyers like eBay because of all the protection it provides. But one young woman learned all that protection is worthless if the eBay pages turn out to be fake. That’s exactly what happened to her, and it could…
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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.Parents everywhere…
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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.It’s official:…
You may have seen doorbell camera videos of sloppy deliveries, deliverymen opening up packages, and those holiday season porch thieves stealing holiday deliveries. But this one really sets new ground. Christa Thomas never thought she’d be one of those unlucky…
Renting a home or condo for a vacation is more popular than ever, thanks to websites such as Airbnb, VRBO, and HomeAway. Unfortunately, a growing number of those rentals are coming with an unwelcome surprise: hidden cameras that record your every move. It’s happening more…
Next week, folks who are traveling can expect really crowded airport lines. There will be a 7 percent increase in those flying to their Thanksgiving celebrations, the Transportation Security Administration announced. The Thanksgiving rush at airports will last 10 days…
It was America’s retailer, long before Amazon. But now Sears is filing Chapter 11 bankruptcy and closing another 140 stores — in addition to well over 1,000 stores the past five years. While the company will remain in business, longtime customers…
Black Friday 2018 is almost here. And while it may not be as big an event as it was 10 years ago, millions of shoppers will still head out Thanksgiving night, many of them looking for the best deals of…
News that Toys “R” Us may be planning a comeback has parents of young children everywhere thrilled. Could Geoffrey and company be returning? Possibly. Unfortunately, even if the brand reopens some stores in 2019, that doesn’t help things this holiday season,…
Drivers purchasing vehicles should always “check the Carfax,” as they say. The report lets consumers know if a car was wrecked, flooded or declared a salvage. If a car has a salvage title, most people would never consider buying it, as it…
As the holiday season approaches, many of us will be heading to Target to buy gifts. But have you ever noticed that when you go into Target to buy a couple of $10 items you end up spending $75 or more?…
Stephanie Golden was shopping on her MacBook when a malware attack took over her laptop’s screen. “Immediately my screen went white with a box that said, ‘You are at risk of spyware, scams, something.’ There was a banner on there that…
As the pictures come in from along the Florida panhandle, especially from devastated Panama City and Mexico Beach, many of us are feeling a need to help those who lost their homes. Should you give cash, donate cleaning supplies or…
The Takata airbag recall is the largest recall in U.S. auto history, with 19 different automakers recalling more than 30 million cars. But owners of some popular General Motors pickups and SUVs are wondering why they can’t get their airbags replaced. Among…
The store closing signs are up at dozens of Sears stores closing this fall. Sales have now begun at many of them. But will you find real deals — or just duds? We went to one liquidating Sears in Florence, Kentucky, in early…
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Ever get so angry with the service you got at a restaurant, salon or local business that you felt like writing a really nasty review online? Before you do that, you may want to hear what one small business owner has to…
More than a half-million popular Ford cars and SUVs are on the recall list because they can roll away after you put them in park. Alecia Grant is just happy her two children weren’t hurt after she said her 2016 Ford…
Tropicana is America’s favorite brand of orange juice. But its containers are getting smaller again, though this time you may not even notice it because of how they did it. The consumer site Mouseprint.org says Tropicana Pure Premium has quietly been…
Justin and Samantha Kornhaus are supposed be honeymooning on the beach in Mexico right now. But instead, they’re stuck at home because of a passport glitch that prevented them from boarding their plane the day after their dream wedding, “It’s…
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.The Instant Pot is…
Next time you walk into a McDonald’s, don’t be shocked if it looks a bit like a Panera or Starbucks. McDonald’s restaurants nationwide are rolling out major upgrades, updating their look and giving customers new ways to order, the most…
Movie fans may remember how poor Milton kept getting his desk moved in “Office Space,” finally ending up downstairs near the loading dock. You can forgive some MoviePass customers for feeling that way now. The movie subscription service MoviePass just made some dramatic changes in…
In a year when mall stores are closing by the hundreds, Sephora keeps growing. Women love Sephora, the fastest growing makeup store in recent years, that has taken big business away from the cosmetic counters in department stores. But Sephora…
Pam Coy’s Samsung stainless steel refrigerator looks great, but looks can be deceiving. “It doesn’t make ice,” she said. “Doesn’t make any ice.” Like dozens of people who’ve posted similar complaints at the site ConsumerAffairs.com, Coy says the ice maker…
Just in time for back-to-school shopping, hundreds of thousands of people are sharing a great coupon for Dollar General stores. It’s a coupon for $150 worth of merchandise to honor Dollar General’s birthday. Colleen Herman wasn’t sure what to make…
The success of online retailers such as Amazon is proof positive that people like shopping online. But many parents still prefer going to the actual store for their children’s back-to-school supplies. That way, they have their items right away, and their…
When Amazon bought Whole Foods last year, many people wondered if it would really have much impact on the grocery industry. Now, a year later, we’re seeing that it already has, and it may be starting to put some competing…
Thousands of travelers in cities across the country are purchasing cheap plane tickets on Wow Air, which offers flights to Iceland or mainland Europe for just a few hundred dollars. Among them: Jerry Gibbs. He and his wife purchased two tickets…
Abigail Gimball is working a landscaping job, but says home improvement work is much harder work than what you see on HGTV. So she’s looking for a more steady position, ideally in bookkeeping. She was recently thrilled to find a…
Automakers like Ford and Chrysler are dropping mid-size cars by the dozen this year as they focus on trucks, SUVs and small crossovers that buyers want. That’s leaving many once-popular cars as orphans, or “zombie” cars. Could they be worth buying?…
Pam Bell’s daughter Danielle is helping her move into a new apartment. But it’s been a rough move because the mover she hired never showed up. “I called two days before that move and they said, ‘We have you down on the…