Do you know how to get the best rates on a rental car? Watch this video for some helpful tips. Read more
Savvy Consumer Tip: Saving on Car Rentals
Posted on August 06, 2020 by Chris Bjorklund
Posted in: Auto Tips, Savvy Tips
Tags: consumer tips, vacation, Video Savvy Tip
Savvy Consumer Tip: Easy Hearing Test
Posted on September 27, 2018 by Chris Bjorklund
Do you suspect you may have hearing loss? It may be time to get checked. In this video, Savvy Consumer Chris Bjorklund explains how to get an easy and inexpensive hearing test. Read more
Posted in: Hearing Care, Savvy Tips
Tags: audiology, Video Savvy Tip, health, consumer tips, hearing
Savvy Consumer Tip: Debt Collection Rules
Posted on August 23, 2018 by Chris Bjorklund
Debtors, know your rights! In this video, Savvy Consumer Chris Bjorklund explains the rules and guidelines debt collectors must follow when they try to collect a debt. Read more
Posted in: Consumer News, Consumers, Savvy Tips
Tags: consumer tips, debt, Video Savvy Tip, professional
Savvy Consumer Tip: Rental Scammers Are Taking Advantage of a Tight Housing Market
Posted on April 01, 2016 by Chris Bjorklund
People scrambling to find apartments and rental houses often pay for rental listings. Sadly, some of them find that the lists they buy are worthless. One man paid more than $200 for a list of homes to rent, and when he visited three of the addresses, he discovered they were occupied. Applying for a refund was equally frustrating. The agency said the agreement he signed allowed them to take up to 90 days to issue a refund. Three months later, their phone was disconnected and the company disappeared with his money.
Another common scam is to require people who respond to a phony rental ad to pay for a credit report. The con artists collect a commission or simply keep the fee. Read more
Posted in: Uncategorized, Savvy Tips
Tags: buying a house, Video Savvy Tip, real estate, avoiding scams
Savvy Consumer Tip: Firewood Storage
Posted on October 29, 2015 by Chris Bjorklund
Have a fireplace? Make sure you properly store your firewood to avoid insect infestations and other problems. Read more
Posted in: Home Tips
Tags: consumer tips, Video Savvy Tip
Savvy Consumer Tip: Choking Hazards for Kids
Posted on March 09, 2015 by Chris Bjorklund
Watch this video to learn how to avoid choking hazards for your children. Read more
Posted in: Savvy Tips
Tags: consumer tips, Video Savvy Tip
Savvy Consumer Tip: Avoiding Weight Loss Scams
Posted on January 12, 2015 by Chris Bjorklund
Do you know how to spot a weight loss scam? Watch this video for some helpful tips. Read more
Posted in: Savvy Tips
Tags: consumer tips, avoiding scams, Video Savvy Tip