Tell us your Black Friday plans, ambitions, experiences
Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 25-11-2010
Are you a Black Friday expert?
Cash for appliance rebates still available in 26 states
Filed Under (Consumer Reports) by Admin on 24-11-2010
Black Friday is almost here and it's all about the dealsrebates on appliance suites and freebies from manufacturers. In 26 states and the District of Columbia, residents are also eligible for ongoing cash for appliance rebates if they buy an energy efficient unit. And with the price of power climbing, who wouldn't?
Compare prices while you shop: Consumer Websites of the Week
Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 24-11-2010
It’s not often that suggestions for Consumer Website of the Week prompts me to say "wow" but this week’s offerings made my jaw drop.
‘Tis the season to be sexist? Not like it used to be
Filed Under (Consumer Reports) by Admin on 23-11-2010
In "Oh honey, you shouldn't have!" we talked about the perils of buying your spouse a vacuum or toaster for the holidays. Our final word: if you do go the small appliance route, make sure it's a top model from Consumer Reports reviewsand throw in something silky for good measure.
Update on airport screenings - and a protest poll
Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 23-11-2010
On the day before one of the biggest travel days of the year, here’s where we stand on security screening at U.S. airports:
To boost sales appliance makers offer freebies and giveaways
Filed Under (Consumer Reports) by Admin on 22-11-2010
Makers of large appliances are resorting to all manner of sales tricks to move their products out the door from rebates on appliance suites to attractive freebies like coffeemakers, cookware and even a collection of Omaha steaks. Here's some promotions we've seen lately. (Check our Appliance section for Ratings.)
List of airports using full-body security scanners
Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 22-11-2010
Plugged-in cooks rely on small appliances for big dinners
Filed Under (Consumer Reports) by Admin on 20-11-2010
With a turkey filling the oven and side dishes monopolizing the burners on the cooktop or range, a Thanksgiving cook can quickly run out of space to, well, cook. Now's the time to muster the muscle of your small appliances to aid in preparing the food. Many of today's microwaves and toaster ovens have improved cooking capabilities and if you're creative you can leverage the strengths of other countertop electrics as well.
Baltimore hotels: $62 per night on Groupon
Filed Under (Consumer Interests) by Admin on 20-11-2010
I’ve seen quite a few travel deals recently on Groupon. I wouldn’t normally consider that the place to find great travel savings, but maybe it is. For example, last week Hunt Valley Motorcoach Tours offered a $25 round-trip bus ride to New York. (More than 5,000 people bought in!)