"97 – Checkbook Investigation: Sale Prices Are Usually Fake Discounts"

Researchers at @checkbook.org tracked prices at 25 major retailers for six months and found most markdowns were bogus. In this episode, we reveal the worst offenders and the few offering real deals. t.co/JbHb3k5vNr

Tariffs, higher prices, and fake discounts make holiday shopping tough this year. Get expert advice on saving money and avoiding costly mistakes in Checkbook’s Holiday Shopping Tips, the latest @consumerpedia.org episode. Listen wherever you get your podcasts!
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“96 – Checkbook's Holiday Shopping Tips 2025”

Prices are up, inventories are tight, and fake sales are everywhere. Our annual holiday helper is packed with advice and money-saving ideas. Listen now: t.co/mfuLsfckFw
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"95 – Cryptocurrency: Coins, Cons, & Chaos"

Crypto’s booming—but is it safe? Experts @amandalfischer.bsky.social (@bettermarkets.bsky.social) & @csfrayer.bsky.social (@consumerfed.bsky.social) break down the risks, coins, and what consumers should know before diving in. 🔗 t.co/VQhfgUNXVS

Our editors and researchers rely on a variety of consumer-focused websites and apps to save time and money. In the latest @consumerpedia.org episode, we’ll highlight some of their favorites and why they find them to be valuable tools. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or online: t.co/7NbKBcwqyM

🏡Think home upgrades have to break the bank? Think again. These 10 under-$1,000 projects boost value, comfort, and curb appeal—without wrecking your budget. Plus, smart tips to avoid contractor chaos. We teamed up with Redfin to deliver the info you need to get the job done. t.co/6Ac2d99xRr

"93 – The Home Insurance Crisis"

The cost of homeowners insurance continues to skyrocket. Consumer advocates break down what’s driving the crisis, what needs fixing, and how to avoid getting burned when shopping for coverage. Available wherever you get your podcasts.
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Here's my latest Instagram Reel about the latest @consumerpedia.org podcast. www.instagram.com/reel/DO64G14...

“92 – Thrift Store Shopping Advice”

Want to save money, shop sustainably, and find one-of-a-kind treasures? In our latest episode, we talk with thrifting expert @vchamlee.bsky.social and @checkbook.org's Jenn Barger about how to shop secondhand like a pro.
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The Consumerpedia podcast is back with a NEW episode: Thrift Store Shopping Advice. Veteran thrift store shoppers share tips on buying pre-owned furniture, clothing, and antiques, plus the scoop on how to find hidden treasures. bit.ly/46FOl1S

New Consumerpedia podcast: Checkbook’s Life Hacks --
We’re all about saving you time & money at @checkbook.org. In this episode, staffers share their favorite life hacks to help you shop smarter, spend wiser, and stay one step ahead. Listen and you might pick up a new go-to trick.
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🚨 New episode! We shared our favorite life hacks with
@consumerman.bsky.social—smart, simple tricks to help you save time, money, and sanity. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts or through the link below. 👇

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"91–Checkbook’s Life Hacks"

🧠 We’re all about saving you time & money. In this episode,
@checkbook.org staff spill their fav life hacks to help you shop smarter, spend less, & stay one step ahead. Listen in, you might just pick up a new go-to trick.

🔗: hubs.li/Q03yKgCs0

#lifehacks #consumerpedia

Not all hotels are dreamy. We talk with Jenn Barger from @checkbook.org and Tara Busch from Conscious Travel Collective about how to avoid booking blunders and what to do if your “charming inn” turns out to be the Bates Motel.
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Really enjoyed this convo with NCLC's Lauren Saunders & Bankrate's Ted Rossman on the rise of 💸 Buy Now, Pay Later, and all the fine print consumers need to know. Big thanks to both of you for sharing your insights!
Available wherever you get podcasts!
🎙️: hubs.ly/Q03wH5340
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Thanks to Anneliese Lederer from @crlonline.bsky.social for sharing highlights from her report on the invisible strings attached to residential solar energy, and for breaking down the shady practices lenders use to trap homeowners in high-interest loans. Essential info for anyone considering solar!

🎧 Great to have you on the pod @elliottdotorg.bsky.social! Thanks for helping us share smart travel advice with consumers and keeping globetrotters informed and prepared this travel season.

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