Consumers' Checkbook

10/17/2026

Popular gas-saving tricks are everywhere, but experts say most don’t work, and some could harm your car. We debunk the myths and break down what actually improves your mileage.

Numerous gas-saving tricks are promoted on social media. But automotive experts warn many of these hacks don’t work—and some could harm your car. Here’s how you can actually get better gas mileage—and what not to do.

10/17/2026

Why does everything seem to be getting worse? 🤔
Consumerpedia host Herb Weisbaum digs into one big reason: private-equity firms buying trusted brands and cutting corners to protect profits. Hear the full conversation with Keyana Sapp, publisher of the “Worse on Purpose” website, on Consumerpedia, or read it through the link in the comments.

10/15/2026

It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month! Fraud is more sophisticated than ever, and scammers are using AI to personalize attacks. We share 12 ways to stay safe and reduce your chances of becoming a victim. https://hubs.li/Q04B7SSc0

10/14/2026

Amway will pay $225 million to settle FTC and Washington State allegations that it used deceptive tactics to recruit sellers. Find out what the proposed settlement requires and how to tell a legitimate direct-selling company from a pyramid scheme. https://hubs.li/Q04B7g1X0

10/08/2026

Private-equity firms and conglomerates are buying legendary clothing, furniture, and tool brands, and product quality often suffers as the new owners chase bigger margins.
We talked to “Worse on Purpose” creator Keyana Sapp about how brands like Brooks Brothers and Milwaukee Tool get bought and hollowed out. Get his simple tricks for spotting quality products before you buy through the link in the comments.

10/08/2026

Our latest episode! Listen wherever you get your podcasts.

It’s an all-too-familiar business model these days: Making things worse on purpose. As private equity firms buy legendary…

10/04/2026

Leaves haven’t fallen yet, but gutters are worth thinking about now. Good pros tend to fill their schedules quickly once the season starts. If you’d rather clean them yourself, our guide covers how to keep your gutters in shape.
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10/01/2026

Everything costs more right now, but not every expense is unavoidable. We drew on our 50 years of research to find where the real savings are. The full list is in the comments or wherever you get your podcasts.

09/30/2026

Leaves haven’t fallen yet, but gutters are worth thinking about now. Good pros tend to fill their schedules quickly once the season starts. If you’d rather clean them yourself, our guide covers how to keep your gutters in shape.

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09/29/2026

🚨 ¿Sabrías reconocer una estafa digital? Los ciberdelincuentes están usando nuevas tácticas para robar información personal, desde CAPTCHA falsos hasta mensajes creados con inteligencia artificial. 👉https://shorturl.at/OdoyO
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