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Consumer Electronics Association

Jim Barry — tech expert and the Digital Answer Man — is with the non-profit Consumer Electronics Association, and he stopped by Talk Philly to tell us about the must-haves for this school year–and showoff the latest and greatest back-to-school consumer electronics.

2012/08/27

3 On Your Side: Top 10 Consumer Complaints

Every year the Consumer Federation of America surveys state and local agencies to learn what consumers are complaining about the most.

2012/07/31

Peg Perego Recalls Hundreds Of Thousands Of Strollers

Peg Perego strollers have been recalled because children can become trapped and strangled between the trays inside of the strollers.

2012/07/24

3 On Your Side: Elderly Still Renting Home Phones

Do you have landline phone in your home? Well some consumers could be paying hundreds of dollars a year more than they have to and you won’t believe the reason why.

2012/04/27

3 On Your Side: Consumers Ignore Fine Print

It’s been said that the devil is in the details, and when it comes to fine print, it seems the devil may be getting the upper hand!

2012/04/23

3 On Your Side: Online Hotel Reviews

Getting ready to book a spring break trip or your summer vacation? Websites that compile reviews can be a great resource when you’re looking for a place to stay.

2012/02/29

3 On Your Side: Curbing Your Holiday Debt

Have you made your holiday shopping list yet? For most of us, the answer is no. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan explains, taking some budgeting steps now can help you avoid starting the new year with an ugly debt hangover.

2011/11/03

3 On Your Side: Grocery Price Test

Supermarket prices are on the rise! But what if we told you that you could save up to 20 percent on your bill, depending on where you shop? The same items, just lower prices.

2011/11/02

3 On Your Side: Amazon’s Kindle Fire

Amazon raised the stakes in the high tech wars today when it introduced a new tablet computer—giving Apple some serious competition.

2011/09/28

3 On Your Side: Economy Leads Drivers To Skip Repairs

Looking for ways to cut corners in a tough economy? Well you may not want to start with your car. As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, saving a few dollars now, could cost you big bucks down the road.

2011/08/10

3-On Your Side: Scams Targeting Job Hunters

Are you in the market for a better job? Or maybe you’re out of work and looking for an opportunity just to earn a living? With unemployment still high, many job-hunters can fall victim to scams.

2011/07/27

3 On Your Side: Bogus Parking Ticket

It was a whopper of a ticket, over $300 for parking in a handicapped space. But there was just one problem, the spot didn’t exist! One man faced an uphill battle getting anyone to check it out, that is until 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan got involved.

2011/07/06