http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner en-us Tue, 29 Dec 2009 23:08:03 -0700 Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:59:20 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m8d12-New-Yorkers-rate-top-in-coupon-use?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner According to data recently released from RetailMeNot.com, consumers are using coupons more than ever--and New Yorkers are among the heaviest users. Top 10 states using online coupons in July:1. New York2. Massachusetts3. New Je... Consumers Wed, 12 Aug 2009 17:59:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m8d12-New-Yorkers-rate-top-in-coupon-use?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Kids-learn-money-skillsor-lack-of-themfrom-parents?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner  Wonder why so many students are deep in debt before they finish college? Blame Mom and Dad.According to a new study by Dr. Soyeon Shim, from the Norton School of Family and Consumer Sciences at the University of Arizona, parents have the great... Consumers Asa Aarons Money Economy Finances College Education Debt/Credit Children Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:12:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Kids-learn-money-skillsor-lack-of-themfrom-parents?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Personal-taste-life-experience-can-affect-job-search?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner  Now you can tailor your job search to reflect your personal taste and life experiences with a new technology called opportunity matching. Bintro.com is one of the companies offering it.CEO Richard Stanton explained, “"If I were a gra... Asa Aarons Economy Jobs Technology Recession Tue, 14 Jul 2009 06:28:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m7d14-Personal-taste-life-experience-can-affect-job-search?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Consumer-delinquincies-rise-again?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner More Americans are out of work...and--no surprise--more of them are having a hard time paying their bills. In a just released report about the first quarter of 2009, the American Bankers Association linked the record wave of job losses to a reco... Wed, 08 Jul 2009 06:18:12 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Consumer-delinquincies-rise-again?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Simple-travel-tips-to-save-time-money?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner Worried you'll still be paying off your summer vacation next winter? For many consumers, that's a reasonable - and recurring - fear. But it doesn't have to be that way. Experts agree one week of fun in the sun should not lead to a year's worth of deb... Consumers Asa Aarons Money Economy Finances Travel Wed, 08 Jul 2009 05:56:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m7d8-Simple-travel-tips-to-save-time-money?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Prep-your-house-before-you-leave-for-vacation?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner Here are some facts you probably don't want to think about before you go on vacation. Nationwide, a home burglary occurs every 13 seconds. More break-ins occur in July and August than in any other months of the year--and each year, nearly five millio... Consumers Asa Aarons Theft Safety Scams Real estate Mon, 06 Jul 2009 18:46:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m7d6-Prep-your-house-before-you-leave-for-vacation?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m7d3-How-to-make-your-job-application-stand-out?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner Sometimes even the best paper resume is not enough. Devin Guinn found that out the hard way last fall when he was laid off and then struck out in many job interviews. He decided one way to get noticed would be to increase his online presence."I ... Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:21:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m7d3-How-to-make-your-job-application-stand-out?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Old-debts-can-have-long-lives?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner A New York City woman is still haunted by mistakes she made as a "financially green teenager." But now her finances are on track, and she's eager to clear her credit report of those bad debts from the past."I know about the s... Consumers Consumer rights Asa Aarons Finances Laws Diets Debt/Credit Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:46:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Old-debts-can-have-long-lives?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m5d14-After-the-Floods-Dealing-with-Mold-Health-Hazards-and-Scams?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner The emotional and financial impact of flooding continues long after water levels return to normal. The biggest challenges for homeowners are staying ahead of potential mold problems and finding reliable home repair contractors.H. James Wedner, profes... Consumers Asa Aarons Housing Health Climate Weather Real estate Thu, 14 May 2009 05:18:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m5d14-After-the-Floods-Dealing-with-Mold-Health-Hazards-and-Scams?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Who-is-responsible-when-a-tree-falls-on-your-property?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner When a storm knocks down a tree, homeowners tend to ask the same question: Who is responsible for the damage to my house/car/patio furniture? Carollee Cabot, an insurance specialist at the Rollins Agency Inc. in suburban New York City, said storm dam... Consumers Asa Aarons Housing Weather Tue, 05 May 2009 06:43:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m5d5-Who-is-responsible-when-a-tree-falls-on-your-property?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d23-How-to-save-the-environment-one-step-at-a-time?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner If you're interested in doing more to protect the environment, the US Environmental Protection Agency may be able to help. The EPA suggests picking at least five of the following strategies is a great way to start:Use less water: ... Consumers Lists Asa Aarons Green Living Thu, 23 Apr 2009 06:54:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d23-How-to-save-the-environment-one-step-at-a-time?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Herbal-remedy-Study-shows-some-teens-use-weed-for-relief-not-recreation?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner A new study funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research found some teens are using marijuana for relief rather than recreation--and turning to the illegal drug after legal therapies let them down.The study, just published in Substance Abuse,... Health Students College Wed, 22 Apr 2009 06:46:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Herbal-remedy-Study-shows-some-teens-use-weed-for-relief-not-recreation?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Looking-for-ways-to-cut-energy-costs?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner The Alliance to Save Energy, a coalition of business, government, environmental, and consumer leaders, claims energy efficiency is the quickest, cheapest, cleanest way to extend energy supplies and bring down soaring fuel prices. The two-pronged solu... Consumers Money Economy Finances Energy Mon, 20 Apr 2009 06:01:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Looking-for-ways-to-cut-energy-costs?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d14-Brooklyn-teen-claims-responsibility-for-Twitter-attack?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner A Brooklyn teen may be to blame for a series of Easter weekend worms that infected the accounts of thousands of Twitter users. Mikeyy Mooney, the 17-year-old creator of StalkDaily.com, admitted in an interview in BNO News that he created the mal... Consumers Technology Scams Students Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:41:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d14-Brooklyn-teen-claims-responsibility-for-Twitter-attack?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d11-Job-search-help-What-to-know-about-resumes-career-changes-and-more?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner Curbing the Risk of Unemployment Related Depression: The vast majority of people who are going through through economic times do not become mentally ill, but help is available for those who become depressed or suicidal. FTC Warns Of Job Hu... Consumers Lists Asa Aarons Economy Jobs Recession Sat, 11 Apr 2009 06:57:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d11-Job-search-help-What-to-know-about-resumes-career-changes-and-more?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Women-wont-give-up-makeup-despite-the-economy?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner Women may be willing to give up luxuries like jewelry and designer clothes. But don't expect them to stop buying make-up, no matter how much the economy falls.According to new market forecasts from Chicago-based Mintel, cosmetic sales in the US will ... Consumers Retail Asa Aarons Money Economy Finances Thu, 09 Apr 2009 19:14:17 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Women-wont-give-up-makeup-despite-the-economy?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Ten-easy-ways-to-cut-grocery-costs?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner 1. Plan your meals and stick to your shopping list.2. Use the supermarket’s online meal planning tools, which give you ability to search recipes and related ingredients. This reduces buying more than you need.3. Use the Internet to find manufac... Consumers Lists Retail Money Economy Finances Diets Thu, 09 Apr 2009 06:20:51 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d9-Ten-easy-ways-to-cut-grocery-costs?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Get-Your-Teen-a-Credit-Card?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner Getting a credit card is a major rite of passage. But many parents wonder whether their teens are ready for the very adult rights and responsibilities that come with the card.There are significant pros and cons to consider, from safety and convenienc... Consumers Consumer rights Money Finances Students Debt/Credit Children Wed, 08 Apr 2009 06:21:10 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d8-Get-Your-Teen-a-Credit-Card?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d5-Choosing-the-right-charity-is-especially--important-during-bad-economic-times?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner Photo by Asa AaronsChoosing the charities you want to support is always a challenge. But in difficult economic times, when potential donors may have limited resources, it's even more important to make the right choices. Many charities are operat... Consumers Consumer rights Asa Aarons Economy Finances Gifts Recession Charities Sun, 05 Apr 2009 09:52:30 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d5-Choosing-the-right-charity-is-especially--important-during-bad-economic-times?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d3-Services-to-help-you-save-time-and-money?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner What could be better than saving time and money? Here’s a sample of some web-based services designed to help you do both.Find constantly updated codes for free and discounted shipping from more than 600 etailers, including Best Buy, Amazon... Consumers Lists Asa Aarons Money Finances Free Fri, 03 Apr 2009 09:54:59 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-2083-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner~y2009m4d3-Services-to-help-you-save-time-and-money?cid=exrss-NY-Consumer-Affairs-Examiner