Consumer
App Tracks Ownership Of Products; Helps Consumers Boycott, Support Companies
A new app is letting people boycott or support certain companies by tracking ownership of consumer goods.
3 On Your Side: Surprise Rental Car Charges
Finding a deal when renting a car isn’t always easy, but some customers may be driving away thinking they’re getting one only to be hit with extra charges when they bring the car back! 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan explains.
3 On Your Side: Condo/House Vacation Rentals
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has you covered with advice from the experts at Smarter Travel that could save you money and some headaches.
FDA To Investigate Added Caffeine In Foods
The FDA’s new look at added caffeine and its effects on children and adolescents is in response to a caffeinated gum introduced this week by Wrigley.
3 On Your Side: Protecting Your Social Media Accounts From Hackers
Is your Facebook password the same as the one for your Twitter account? You could be asking for trouble.
Tainted Cucumbers Sicken More Than 70 People In 18 States
The Food and Drug Administration is detaining imports of cucumbers from a Mexican company after they were linked to salmonella illnesses in 18 states.
3 On Your Side: Shopping For A First Child
As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan reports, no matter your budget, when shopping for a baby, safety should always come first.
3 On Your Side: Virgin America Best Airline, United Worst
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan breaks down the numbers.
3 On Your Side: Shared Housing On The Rise
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, the growing trend of house sharing it isn’t just for twenty-somethings.
Natura Dry Pet Food Recalled Due To Possible Salmonella Contamination
Natura Pet Products has issued a voluntarily recall of its dry pet food due to possible Salmonella contamination.
3 On Your Side: Text Message Scams
It’s been just over 20 years since the first text message was sent and now Americans send billions of those messages a month. Scam artists are sending them out too.
3 On Your Side: Hotel Dos And Don’ts
While hotels invite guests to make themselves at home, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds there are still a few areas where you don’t want to get too comfortable.
3 On Your Side: Which Cell Phone Type Is Best For You?
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has advice for those of you planning on doing some smartphone shopping.
Angie’s List: Boarding Your Pets
In this week’s Angie’s List report are some things you should think about before deciding where to board your pet.
3 On Your Side: Mortgage Foreclosure Experts
Often desperate times call for desperate measures, but before you shell out money to a company to help save your home, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has a warning for you.
