archived articles on consumer information
A Free Lunch Invitation: Does it Say What it Means?
What do free lunch seminars really offer? AARP is seeking volunteers to monitor free lunch investment seminars.
August 25, 2008
By: AARP.org | Source: AARP.org
No Free Lunch
Learn how to spot free lunch seminar investment scams in an AARP Become a Free Lunch Seminar Monitor program.
June 8, 2009
By: AARP.org | Source: AARP.org
AARP’s Quick Tips for Saving Hundreds of $ per Month
In these turbulent economic times, everyone is looking for ways to cut costs and save money. AARP can help. This worksheet offers 15 tips for cutting back on your monthly expenses right now. We’ve provided a rough estimate of what you might be able to save every month. Of course, everyone's situation is different, so fill in the blank of "your actual savings" to keep track of how you're doing each month. In addition are suggestions for longer-term ways to save money and several other resources and websites that you might find helpful.
April 7, 2009
By: AARP Education & Outreach | Source: AARP.org
A Shaggy Rug Story
Consumer advocate Ron Burley resolves a customer issue with Oreck.
March 3, 2009
By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org
Ron Burley: On Your Side
AARP The Magazine's consumer advocate Ron Burley helps consumers resolve disputes.
September 14, 2009
By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org
The Pain Is in the Fine Print
Consumer advocate Ron Burley helps a woman who was charged interest on a "no interest" loan.
May 6, 2009
By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org
How to Negotiate a Cheaper Price on Anything
AARP consumer advocate Ron Burley discusses how to Negotiate a Cheaper Price on Anything.
September 16, 2008
By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org
Many Happy Returns
AARP consumer advocate Ron Burley shares tips for returning gifts.
January 5, 2009
By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org
Lost Check, Lost Faith
Consumer advocate Ron Burley helps a customer resolve an online banking error.
December 31, 2008
By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org
Laptop Limbo
Consumer advocate Ron Burley helps resolve an extended warranty dispute with a laptop computer.
November 7, 2008
By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org
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