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Sears' Rubber Warranty

Consumer advocate Ron Burley helps a man with a tire warranty that turns out to be flat

November 17, 2009

By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org

How's Your HOA Treating You?

Have an issue with your neighbors or homeowners association? Tell Ron Burley your story.

June 8, 2009

By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org

Wrong Car, Wrong Price

Consumer advocate Ron Burley helps a couple return a car that didn't meet their needs.

October 15, 2009

By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org

A Dressing-Room Debate

Consumer advocate Ron Burley challenges a store's fitting-room policy.

September 14, 2009

By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org

Getting It All on Tape

Haven’t you ever wished you were the one with the tape, so that you could prove a Customer Service Reps promises? Setting up a basic recording system to level the playing field between you and customer service is simple and can be done in an afternoon.

September 11, 2009

By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org

The Customer's Not Always Right

Consumer advocate Ron Burley says sometimes company policy trumps an unhappy customer.

August 12, 2009

By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org

Loosening the Shackles of Debt

Overwhelmed by credit card debt? You're not alone. Try these tips from the experts for breaking free.

March 12, 2009

By: Marissa Bialecki | Source: AARP Segunda Juventud

An Internet Sale That’s Fit for Court

AARP's consumer advocate Ron Burley helps with a problematic internet purchase.

August 20, 2008

By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org

Time-Share Shenanigans

Ron Burley helps a woman who thought she was listing her time-share with a realtor.

July 7, 2008

By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org

Sky-High Internet

AARP The Magazine consumer advocate Ron Burley helps a woman recover expenses for an Internet provider that gave her poor service.

May 28, 2008

By: Ron Burley | Source: AARP.org

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