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Shining Us On

Consumer advocate Ron Burley helps someone get a refund on Simoniz Fix it.

May 7, 2008

By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org

Seven Things You Should Never Say

AARP's consumer advocate Ron Burley says there are Seven Things You Should Never Say to a Customer Service Agent.

August 6, 2008

By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org

On Your Side: Out of Tune

Ron Burley helps a customer get a refund from a botched service call.

June 11, 2008

By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org

No Deposit Returned

Consumer advocate Ron Burley helps a man get a refund on an extended warranty.

May 7, 2008

By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org

Ensure You're Insured

March 17, 2008

By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org

Comfort After a Storm

Consumer advocate Ron Burley helps a woman get a refund.

January 16, 2009

By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org

Pain at the Pump Contest

Share your gas saving tips on how to save at the pump and you could win a $50 gas card from AARP. Anyone over 50 can enter, simply provide AARP.org with your "gas saving" tips. Gas cards can be used at most major gas stations.

September 11, 2008

By: AARP

Seven Things You Should Say

AARP's consumer advocate Ron Burley suggests Seven Things You Should Always Say to Customer Service to get the help you want.

July 18, 2008

By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org

"Senior Specialists": What's in a Name?

What do financial titles mean? AARP's Become a Free Lunch Monitor campaign helps explain which investment advisors and programs are legitimate.

July 22, 2008

By: AARP.org | Source: AARP.org

Free Lunch Seminars: Questions to Ask a Financial Professional

Free Lunch Seminars: Questions to Ask a Financial Professional. tips from AARP.

July 22, 2008

By: AARP.org | Source: AARP.org

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