Watch out for these tax scams
Don’t lower your guard now that tax season is over. Tax scams are everywhere — and they’re out to getcha.
Christopher Elliott
The movers didn’t show up. Why won’t Angie’s List refund my money?
When the movers he hires through Angie’s List never show up, Larry Hickerson goes looking for a refund. Why does the company get to keep his money?
Chase promised a refund on our Priceline purchase – where is it?
Emily Glicksman accidentally books a nonrefundable rental car on Priceline. No worries, says her credit card company. We’ll cancel the transaction. But it doesn’t, and now it’s forcing her to pay for the car. Can it do that?
Is an annual travel insurance policy right for you?
If you’re thinking of buying a travel insurance policy for your summer vacation, here’s a thought: Why not get one for the whole year?
These 5 hidden contract traps could turn you into a victim. Don’t let that happen
Can we talk about contract traps for a minute? You know, those little clauses lawyers like to throw into the terms and conditions, end-user license agreements and contracts of carriage that apply to everything we do.
Those contract traps, yeah.
Why is the Food Network Magazine harassing this lady?
Even though Bette Waterstreet has repeatedly told the Food Network Magazine she doesn’t want to renew, it’s not getting the message. Can anyone make the bills stop?
What to do when Mother Nature tries to ruin your vacation
Mother Nature vs. your vacation — you’ve been there too? But she doesn’t have to win. That’s worth remembering, even with Kīlauea about to engulf the interesting parts of Hawaii’s Big Island in slow-moving lava. And even with all those summer vacations that are up against the possible calamities, including earthquakes, hail storms, hurricanes, tsunamis, tornadoes, and wildfires.
The government wants to know what you think about pets on planes
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) wants you to tell it what you think about pets on planes. Specifically, it’s looking for your comments on amending its regulations about service animals on flights.
Hey FedEx, what happened to this guy’s bike?
When Clay Templin ships his mountain bike from Milwaukee to Phoenix using FedEx, he expects it to arrive in one piece. But when he opens the box, he discovers severe damage and puncture marks on the outside of the box. Why is FedEx rejecting his $250 damage claim?
Will TripAdvisor refund me if the owner won’t?
Just before Deborah Williams checks into her vacation rental in Sanibel, Fla., the owner delivers some bad news: Her rate has tripled. Pay up immediately, or she can’t stay. Is there any way to save her Florida vacation?