Betty Lin-Fisher
@blinfisher.bsky.social
USA TODAY consumer reporter, adjunct faculty at Kent State School of Media and Journalism, formerly Akron Beacon Journal consumer columnist and medical reporter. https://www.usatoday.com/staff/5680409002/betty-linfisher/
Target cuts prices on 3,000 food items, beverages, essentials. Read my @usatoday.com story for a sampling of some of the price reductions. www.usatoday.com/story/grocer...
November 11, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Target cuts prices on 3,000 food items, beverages, essentials. Read my @usatoday.com story for a sampling of some of the price reductions. www.usatoday.com/story/grocer...
These aren't your kids' LEGO sets. Why do adults love LEGO?
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November 7, 2025 at 2:37 PM
These aren't your kids' LEGO sets. Why do adults love LEGO?
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With grocery prices rising, here’s how shoppers are saving money. Read my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/grocer...
October 31, 2025 at 6:19 PM
With grocery prices rising, here’s how shoppers are saving money. Read my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/grocer...
What's for dinner? More are turning to the grocery store's prepared meals, according to a new FMI - The Food Industry Association report. Read my @usatoday.com story:
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October 14, 2025 at 8:31 PM
What's for dinner? More are turning to the grocery store's prepared meals, according to a new FMI - The Food Industry Association report. Read my @usatoday.com story:
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Why do Gen Z shoppers love their dupes? Read my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
October 10, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Why do Gen Z shoppers love their dupes? Read my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
More shoppers are looking to use Buy Now, Pay Later for holidays, @talkerresearch.bsky.social survey for PayPal says. Read my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
October 6, 2025 at 3:59 PM
More shoppers are looking to use Buy Now, Pay Later for holidays, @talkerresearch.bsky.social survey for PayPal says. Read my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Psst. What's the 'going rate' for gifts and tips and can they serve as a barometer of the state of the economy?
Read my @usatoday.com story about some new Empower research.
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Read my @usatoday.com story about some new Empower research.
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October 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Psst. What's the 'going rate' for gifts and tips and can they serve as a barometer of the state of the economy?
Read my @usatoday.com story about some new Empower research.
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Read my @usatoday.com story about some new Empower research.
www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Why are Gen Z shoppers planning to spend less this holiday season?
Here's a radio interview I did with Gordon Deal of This Morning with Gordon Deal: www.thismorningwithgordondeal.com/b/Why-is-Gen...
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Here's a radio interview I did with Gordon Deal of This Morning with Gordon Deal: www.thismorningwithgordondeal.com/b/Why-is-Gen...
Read my @usatoday.com story
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September 25, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Why are Gen Z shoppers planning to spend less this holiday season?
Here's a radio interview I did with Gordon Deal of This Morning with Gordon Deal: www.thismorningwithgordondeal.com/b/Why-is-Gen...
Read my @usatoday.com story
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Here's a radio interview I did with Gordon Deal of This Morning with Gordon Deal: www.thismorningwithgordondeal.com/b/Why-is-Gen...
Read my @usatoday.com story
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Are "smart" appliances making life easier? New J.D. Power study says not really. @usatoday.com got an exclusive early look at the new study. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
'Smart' appliances have more complaints of service, reliability, study says.
A JD Power study surveyed consumers who had purchased "smart" appliances in the last three years to gauge their service and reliability.
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September 25, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Are "smart" appliances making life easier? New J.D. Power study says not really. @usatoday.com got an exclusive early look at the new study. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Thanks to Connecting America TV for having me on this morning to talk about my recent @usatoday.com story about rising grocery costs with insight from Michigan State University @michiganstateu.bsky.social Professor David Ortega. youtu.be/WlyyyvvbZh0?...
Grocery Prices Skyrocket
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September 24, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Thanks to Connecting America TV for having me on this morning to talk about my recent @usatoday.com story about rising grocery costs with insight from Michigan State University @michiganstateu.bsky.social Professor David Ortega. youtu.be/WlyyyvvbZh0?...
Grocery prices are jumping up. I explain why in my @usatoday.com story with insights from @michiganstateu.bsky.social professor David Ortega and a Wells Fargo economist. www.usatoday.com/story/grocer...
Grocery prices are jumping up. We explain why.
The most recent Consumer Price Index for grocery prices showed the largest monthly increase in three years.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Grocery prices are jumping up. I explain why in my @usatoday.com story with insights from @michiganstateu.bsky.social professor David Ortega and a Wells Fargo economist. www.usatoday.com/story/grocer...
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The record number of #defaults is a canary in the coal mine for large-scale #economic problems, CFA warned.
#Auto "Delinquencies, defaults, and repossessions have shot up in recent years. @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social
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#Auto "Delinquencies, defaults, and repossessions have shot up in recent years. @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social
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Americans are drowning in auto loan delinquencies. Report says Congress needs to fix it.
A new report by the Consumer Federation of America to Congress calls on lawmakers and regulators to protect car buyers, saying a crisis is at hand.
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September 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
The record number of #defaults is a canary in the coal mine for large-scale #economic problems, CFA warned.
#Auto "Delinquencies, defaults, and repossessions have shot up in recent years. @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social
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#Auto "Delinquencies, defaults, and repossessions have shot up in recent years. @erinwitte-cfa.bsky.social
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More American car buyers are falling behind on car payments. Repossessions are on the rise. Sometimes that leads to homelessness. Great reporting by @blinfisher.bsky.social in @usatoday.com. @consumerfed.bsky.social @nclc4consumers.bsky.social www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Americans are drowning in auto loan delinquencies. Report says Congress needs to fix it.
A new report by the Consumer Federation of America to Congress calls on lawmakers and regulators to protect car buyers, saying a crisis is at hand.
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September 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
More American car buyers are falling behind on car payments. Repossessions are on the rise. Sometimes that leads to homelessness. Great reporting by @blinfisher.bsky.social in @usatoday.com. @consumerfed.bsky.social @nclc4consumers.bsky.social www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Americans are drowning in auto loan delinquencies. A new report from @consumerfed.bsky.social says Congress needs to fix it. www.usatoday.com/story/money/... via @usatoday.com
Americans are drowning in auto loan delinquencies. Report says Congress needs to fix it.
A new report by the Consumer Federation of America to Congress calls on lawmakers and regulators to protect car buyers, saying a crisis is at hand.
www.usatoday.com
September 10, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Americans are drowning in auto loan delinquencies. A new report from @consumerfed.bsky.social says Congress needs to fix it. www.usatoday.com/story/money/... via @usatoday.com
Fast food used to be a cheap meal option. Why has that changed?
Find out in my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Find out in my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
September 2, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Fast food used to be a cheap meal option. Why has that changed?
Find out in my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Find out in my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
The forgotten Gen X generation is now quietly fueling trillions in consumer spending, according to a new report by NielsenIQ and World Data Lab. Read my
@usatoday.com story with insight from @wideneruniversity.bsky.social Prof. Ross Steinman. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
@usatoday.com story with insight from @wideneruniversity.bsky.social Prof. Ross Steinman. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
August 22, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The forgotten Gen X generation is now quietly fueling trillions in consumer spending, according to a new report by NielsenIQ and World Data Lab. Read my
@usatoday.com story with insight from @wideneruniversity.bsky.social Prof. Ross Steinman. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
@usatoday.com story with insight from @wideneruniversity.bsky.social Prof. Ross Steinman. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Sticky menu? Rude service? Why diners are frustrated with eating out. Read my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
August 19, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Sticky menu? Rude service? Why diners are frustrated with eating out. Read my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Will higher prices steal your kid's lunch money? Why more parents are willing to pack. Read my @usatoday.com story about @deloitteinsights.bsky.social's latest study: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
August 13, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Will higher prices steal your kid's lunch money? Why more parents are willing to pack. Read my @usatoday.com story about @deloitteinsights.bsky.social's latest study: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
'Buy Nothing' or free groups help neighbors give (and receive) items at no cost www.usatoday.com/story/money/... via @usatoday.com
'Buy Nothing' or free groups help neighbors give (and receive) items at no cost
Want to declutter or stock your kitchen? You can find groups on Facebook where people are gifting things to each other for free.
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August 8, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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The secret world of retail returns: How savvy shoppers are saving big www.usatoday.com/story/money/... via @usatoday.com
The secret world of retail returns: How savvy shoppers are saving big
A growing number of savvy shoppers are tapping into discounted returned and overstocked goods through online auction sites and resale platforms.
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June 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The secret world of retail returns: How savvy shoppers are saving big www.usatoday.com/story/money/... via @usatoday.com
Do retailers make it too easy to return items? Why shoppers love lenient policies. www.usatoday.com/story/money/... via @usatoday.com
Do retailers make it too easy to return items? Why shoppers love lenient policies.
In a survey, 49% of shoppers admitted to abusing lenient return policies. What is the criminal side to return fraud?
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May 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Do retailers make it too easy to return items? Why shoppers love lenient policies. www.usatoday.com/story/money/... via @usatoday.com
@usatoday.com Exclusive: Target boycott leader turns focus to electronic protest of Dollar General over DEI retreat www.usatoday.com/story/news/2...
Target boycott leader turns focus to electronic protest of Dollar General over DEI retreat
Pastor Jamal-Harrison Bryant, who led a Target boycott for retreating on its DEI initiatives, is calling for an electronic protest of Dollar General.
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May 28, 2025 at 1:36 PM
@usatoday.com Exclusive: Target boycott leader turns focus to electronic protest of Dollar General over DEI retreat www.usatoday.com/story/news/2...
Shoppers are boycotting Walmart over rollbacks in DEI efforts. Here's when. Find out more in my @usatoday.com story. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Shoppers are boycotting Walmart over rollbacks in DEI efforts. Here's when.
The same group that has organized economic consumer blackouts is boycotting Walmart again. Find out why.
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May 20, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Shoppers are boycotting Walmart over rollbacks in DEI efforts. Here's when. Find out more in my @usatoday.com story. www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
Are rewards credit cards worth it with surcharges, transaction fees? We explain. Read my @usatoday.com story featuring advice and information from @bankrate.com Wallethub and JD Power.
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Are rewards credit cards worth it with surcharges, transaction fees? We explain.
Are you losing out on credit card rewards if you get charged a surcharge fee?
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May 16, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Are rewards credit cards worth it with surcharges, transaction fees? We explain. Read my @usatoday.com story featuring advice and information from @bankrate.com Wallethub and JD Power.
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Love 'em or hate 'em: What's in store for the future of self checkouts? How retailers are pulling back. Read my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...
What's in store for the future of self checkouts? How retailers are pulling back.
Some shoppers love the convenience of self checkouts while others hate them. What's their future?
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May 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Love 'em or hate 'em: What's in store for the future of self checkouts? How retailers are pulling back. Read my @usatoday.com story: www.usatoday.com/story/money/...