Tricky tactics: Signs your home may be a target for thieves
Read full article: Tricky tactics: Signs your home may be a target for thievesA home break-in occurs on average once every 30 seconds in the U.S. According to SafeWise, most burglaries happen in the middle of the day, and result in a loss of about $3,000.
What to buy in January to save big bucks
Read full article: What to buy in January to save big bucksNow that the gift-giving season is over, it’s time to kick off 2025 by treating yourself. The main event in January is Martin Luther King weekend, which tends to bring big sales of mattresses. But it doesn’t stop there.
Jacksonville ranks 4th for robocall complaints nationwide: report
Read full article: Jacksonville ranks 4th for robocall complaints nationwide: reportExperts say seniors are particularly at risk, making Florida a prime target for scammers. Americans aged 60 and older faced $405 million in losses from phone scams and $130 million from text scams this year.
Consumer Reports sounds alarm about dangerously accessible button batteries in toys, household items
Read full article: Consumer Reports sounds alarm about dangerously accessible button batteries in toys, household itemsA recent Consumer Reports evaluation of 31 toys and household items uncovered an alarming safety risk for children from button cell and coin cell batteries.
Consumer Reports found concerning lead levels in popular hot cocoa brands. Here’s how to enjoy a cup without worry
Read full article: Consumer Reports found concerning lead levels in popular hot cocoa brands. Here’s how to enjoy a cup without worryNothing says winter comfort like a steaming cup of hot chocolate. But you’ll want to choose your hot cocoa mix wisely after a Consumer Reports investigation found concerning levels of lead in some popular hot chocolate brands.
Keep the cheer flowing by protecting your plumbing during holiday celebrations
Read full article: Keep the cheer flowing by protecting your plumbing during holiday celebrationsCleaning up after a holiday meal with family and friends is no easy task. It can be tempting to dump food left on plates down the drain. But plumbers say that will lead to problems.
What to buy in January to save big bucks
Read full article: What to buy in January to save big bucksNow that the gift-giving season is over, it’s time to kick off 2025 by treating yourself. The main event in January is Martin Luther King weekend, which tends to bring big sales of mattresses. But it doesn’t stop there.
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Home gift guide: Consumer Reports experts share the top-tested items for your holiday list
Read full article: Home gift guide: Consumer Reports experts share the top-tested items for your holiday listFrom sheets to slippers, mixers to mattresses, the experts at Consumer Reports are constantly testing products for your home and garden and everywhere in between.
Tech gift guide: Finding the perfect gift for the techie in your life
Read full article: Tech gift guide: Finding the perfect gift for the techie in your lifeIf you haven’t finished your shopping yet, you’re in luck — the tech experts at Consumer Reports are sharing some advice for gifting gadgets and their favorite tech picks this holiday season.
Consumer Reports staff shares kitchen gift guide
Read full article: Consumer Reports staff shares kitchen gift guideThe experts at Consumer Reports culled together a list of some of their favorite cooking and kitchen gadgets — just in time for gifting or rounding out your own kitchen for the holidays.
Half of consumers still carry debt from last year’s holiday shopping. How a Yulee woman was able to pay off $40K
Read full article: Half of consumers still carry debt from last year’s holiday shopping. How a Yulee woman was able to pay off $40KThe holiday season is a time of giving, but for many Americans, it’s also a time of spending—and that can lead to a heavy financial burden.
Florida has highest burglary rate this time of year, FBI data shows
Read full article: Florida has highest burglary rate this time of year, FBI data showsFlorida leads the nation with more than 88 reported burglaries per 100,000 people. That’s nearly four times the national average of 22.5 per 100,000.
FTC squelches scheme that bilked millions out of student loan borrowers
Read full article: FTC squelches scheme that bilked millions out of student loan borrowersA scheme that scammed millions of dollars out of consumers burdened with student loan debt has been stopped in its tracks, the Federal Trade Commission says.
Cell-a-bration or cell-a-mistake? Is your child ready for a phone this holiday?
Read full article: Cell-a-bration or cell-a-mistake? Is your child ready for a phone this holiday?Smartphones are on the top of the Christmas list for many children, preteens and teen. But are they ready to have one or will it just lead to more screen time and less family time?
Toys to avoid for your little ones for the holidays
Read full article: Toys to avoid for your little ones for the holidaysReports show nearly 155,000 children under the age of 12 were treated at emergency departments last year due to toy-related injuries. So, how can parents keep their little ones safe?
Expert advice for giving tech gifts to children for the holidays
Read full article: Expert advice for giving tech gifts to children for the holidaysWhat is the right age to gift your child a smartphone, a tablet with more internet access, or a fitness tracker? We have tips on choosing the right tech gifts for kids and teens this holiday season.
Teachers, firefighters, officers till struggling to ‘live local’ in Northeast Florida
Read full article: Teachers, firefighters, officers till struggling to ‘live local’ in Northeast FloridaA new report from the Florida Policy Institute reveals Live Local Act might not be cutting it for some professions, like educators, firefighters and law enforcement officers.
Cyber Monday deals are here. Here are tips for avoiding online scams
Read full article: Cyber Monday deals are here. Here are tips for avoiding online scamsCyber Monday shopping is underway and dozens of retailers are offering discounts and deals. However, there are a few things shoppers need to be wary of.
As the holiday season begins, it’s time to be on the lookout for porch pirates
Read full article: As the holiday season begins, it’s time to be on the lookout for porch piratesThe Christmas Holiday shopping season is officially underway, and with it comes the porch pirates who will be out and about, looking to steal delivered gifts that were purchased online.
Expert highlights top STEM toys for children in 2024
Read full article: Expert highlights top STEM toys for children in 2024If you have a child who’s into science, technology, engineering and math – or one you’d like to inspire – Purdue University’s gift guide could help you pick just the right holiday present.
2 Jacksonville roofing business operators plead guilty to multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Read full article: 2 Jacksonville roofing business operators plead guilty to multi-million dollar fraud schemeTwo operators of a Jacksonville roofing company have pleaded guilty to fraud charges and face up to 20 years in federal prison.
U.S. Customs seize 3,000 fake Gibson guitars in Southern California worth $18M
Read full article: U.S. Customs seize 3,000 fake Gibson guitars in Southern California worth $18MThe operation involved a collaborative effort with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) agents, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department (LASD), and Gibson officials.
Reminder from JEA: Pouring oil, grease down drains can cause ‘fatbergs,’ increase your utility bill
Read full article: Reminder from JEA: Pouring oil, grease down drains can cause ‘fatbergs,’ increase your utility billJEA warned customers this week that pouring fats, oil or grease down the drain might seem convenient during holiday cooking, but doing that can lead to fatbergs.
Season’s cheatings: Holiday scams to avoid
Read full article: Season’s cheatings: Holiday scams to avoidSeventy-five percent of Americans fell victim to holiday scams last year, with online shopping and non-delivery scams accounting for a significant portion of the over $281 million lost, or should we say stolen.
A survey found a Thanksgiving feast for 10 will run you $58. We went shopping in Jacksonville to find out if it’s true
Read full article: A survey found a Thanksgiving feast for 10 will run you $58. We went shopping in Jacksonville to find out if it’s trueWhat’s the real cost of a Thanksgiving dinner?