Most Recent Columns

- Consumer Dangers, Hazards and Menaces
In Danger of Foreclosure? Beware of Predatory Lenders
Hiring a Contractor: Do Your Research, Avoid Lemons
Don't Get Crammed on Your Phone Bill
Unordered Merchandise May Be Yours to Keep
Don't Be Victimized by Predatory Lenders
Savvy Consumer: Save on Health Insurance
Savvy Consumer: Research Business Before You Buy
Savvy Consumer: Read Your Contract's Fine Print
Savvy Consumer: Termites Can Eat Up Your Home
Savvy Consumer: Medication Mix-Ups
Elisabeth Leamy points out the consumer warnings to take seriously.
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Avoiding Scams
- Data Breaches: Protecting Yourself
Critics Say 'My Free Medicine' Comes at a Price
Companies Allegedly Scam Aspiring Inventors
Before You Pick up Your Prescription, Read This
Don't Get Fooled by Bank Scams
Cheating Disability Claimants Cost You
Savvy Consumer: Don't Get Fooled by Foreign Lotteries
Savvy Consumer: The Nightmare of Nigerian Letter Scams
Don't Get Taken by a Tricky Travel Scam
Don't Get Taken by a Tax Scam
Pyramids Are Buildings, Not Businesses
'Savvy Consumer' Elisabeth Leamy Says There Are Lessons to Be Learned from the Military Data Breach
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Personal Consumer Tips
- Savvy Consumer: Save on Health Insurance
Savvy Consumer: Numbers to Know
Savvy Consumer: Booking Frequent Flier Flights
SAVVY CONSUMER: Scary Salons
Beware Physical, Financial Dangers of I-Dating
Military Members' Stolen Data a Reminder to Protect Yourself
Don't Let Junk Mail Weigh You Down
Shortcuts to Cheaper Power Bills
Savvy Consumer: How to Outsource Your Fitness
SAVVY CONSUMER: Learn to Complain Effectively!
Curing a Credit Card Hangover
Best Strategies to Save Money, and Not Get Ripped Off, on Health Insurance
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Debt Issues

- Some Debt Collectors Are Using Illegal Tactics
Curing a Credit Card Hangover
Here's How to Deal With Them
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Housing and Auto Tips
- Savvy Consumer: Finding Flood Insurance
Beware of Flooded Cars
Housing: Bigger, Cheaper, More Efficient Homes
Danger Can Lurk Beneath Limo's Glamour
Illegal Car Dealers Will Kick You to the Curb
When Leasing a Car, Avoid the Lemons
Save Thousands on Closing Costs
Moving Homes Doesn't Have to Make You Miserable
'Savvy Consumer' Elisabeth Leamy Offers Tips on Finding the Right Flood Insurance
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Consumer Questions
- Savvy Consumer: Ask Elisabeth
Stay Savvy About Your Credit Rating
Savvy Consumer Sounds Off
Ask Elisabeth: Answers to Your Questions
Ask Elisabeth Leamy Your Consumer Questions
'Savvy Consumer' Elisabeth Leamy Offers Tips
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