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DirecTV - Not So Direct About Their Offers
DirecTV - Not So Direct About Their Offers Posted: 3/12/2015

If you watch television, you've no doubt seen commercials advertising DirecTV for $19.99 a month, with free premium channels and other incentives to get you to drop your remote and call to sign up for.... Read more

Tags: consumer tips, satellite services, Directv
Tax Professionals Can Help Victims of Tax I.D. Theft
Tax Professionals Can Help Victims of Tax I.D. Theft Posted: 3/10/2015

Tax season is a busy time for tax professionals. The same can be said about crafty criminals intent on stealing other people’s identities and committing fraud. Tax-related identity theft is on the ris.... Read more

Tags: id theft protection, consumer tips, tax preparation
Weight Loss Pill Customers Could Be Getting Refunds
Weight Loss Pill Customers Could Be Getting Refunds Posted: 2/23/2015

Over 11,500 customers who bought Double Shot weight loss supplements can expect to receive checks soon as part of a settlement between the FTC and companies run by Manon Fernet. The $500,000 settlemen.... Read more

Tags: diet supplements, refunds
Healthcare - Are You Covered?
Healthcare - Are You Covered? Posted: 2/10/2015

Open enrollment for Health Insurance Marketplaces ends this weekend, on February 15, 2015. During open enrollment, individuals may enroll in a healthcare plan, change plans, or apply for assistance to.... Read more

Tags: health insurance, Obamacare
Refunds for Some TracFone Wireless Customers
Refunds for Some TracFone Wireless Customers Posted: 2/10/2015

Are you a customer of TracFone Wireless or its brands Straight Talk, Net10, Simple Mobile, or Telcel America? If so, you may be in for a refund thanks to a recent settlement between the Federal Trade .... Read more

Tags: refunds, settlement
Think Outside the Candy Box this Valentine
Think Outside the Candy Box this Valentine's Day Posted: 2/6/2015

February 14, Valentine’s Day, is fast approaching. Whether you’re single, attached, or your relationship falls in the “it’s complicated” category, if you’re looking for a way to change things up a lit.... Read more

Tags: events, consumer tips
BCA
BCA's V-Day Craft Contest Posted: 1/30/2015

Are you into arts and crafts? With Valentine’s Day approaching, Business Consumer Alliance wants to reward you with a chance to win a $50 Visa gift card by participating in “BCA’s V-Day Craft Contest.... Read more

Tags: contest, events
Safe Travel Tips for Super Bowl Sunday
Safe Travel Tips for Super Bowl Sunday Posted: 1/29/2015

Super Bowl Sunday is not only one of the largest global sporting events, but it is also one of the most dangerous days to be on the road. Huge parties and events are planned for the day and a good num.... Read more

Tags: events, consumer tips, rideshare
Kim
Kim's Catch: Colleagues in Law Posted: 1/20/2015

Distressed homeowners behind on payments and facing foreclosure often feel there is nowhere to turn for help. This is no doubt what led a number of consumers to place their trust in Colleagues in Law .... Read more

Tags: Kim's Catch, Colleagues in Law, loan modification
How to Take Steps to Avoid Foreclosure
How to Take Steps to Avoid Foreclosure Posted: 1/15/2015

The possibility of losing your home is frightening. If you are in danger of falling behind on your mortgage payments, or if you are already behind, now is the time to take action. Business Consumer Al.... Read more

Tags: foreclosure, loan modification, mortgage services