Tracy Davidson

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, more than 37 million Americans — some 13 percent of the population — move each year, and thousands of them end up being victimized by unscrupulous and often unlicensed movers. To help ensure that the first memories of your new home don’t include getting shafted by movers, the Better [...]

Planning to get away this Fourth of July? Better book fast. Although airfares for the holiday weekend have held steady for most of June, they are expected to jump 10% by Thursday, based on Travelocity’s historical airfare data. That gives last-minute vacationers very little time left to book their trips before prices start climbing. Thanks [...]

If you’re like the typical American, you’ve probably got about 40 household appliances that you routinely leave plugged in – even when these devices aren’t actively being used. But did you know that even when they’re turned off, appliances and electronic gadgets gobble up energy, costing you money? The average U.S. household spends about $1,900 [...]

As you probably remember from your late teens and early twenties, hostels are the best place to meet young singles with a yen for traveling and — if my own experience is any indication — a seriousness when it comes to partying. Hostels on a Saturday or Sunday morning are quieter than a church in [...]

I make an extra $400 a year just from finding vacuum cleaners left on curbs in nearby neighborhoods — and then selling them on Craigslist. It started out when I would drive around and see all of these things people leave outside their homes. I guess vacuum cleaners are just really popular to get rid [...]

Whether he’s the household Mr. Fix It or the mower of lawns, Dad works just as hard at home as he does at his job. So how can you honor that thrower of baseballs and teacher of financial wisdom on Father’s Day without breaking the bank? To answer that question, WalletPop turned to a child. [...]

The Better Business Bureau has issued a slew of consumer warnings recently, so to make it easier for you to keep on top of them all, Consumer Ally decided to condense and combine a few below for your convenience. Dicey Penny Auction Sites Penny auction sites may be popular, but many are decidedly below board, [...]

Weddings have become big business, the source of several “reality” shows and a target for scammers. With the average wedding costing upwards of $30,000, couples need to be careful to avoid getting taken to the cleaners on their way to the altar, the Better Business Bureau recently warned. The BBB received nearly 1,000 complaints about [...]

It’s the same story every month: Once you’ve written out that fat check for your mortgage, made your car payment, and shelled out big bucks for countless other bills, there’s scant left over for savings or life’s little extras. It’s time to re-think where your money’s going. Here are painless ways to cut down on [...]

As most consumers adjust to paying more for the things they buy every day, lower prices are a welcome surprise. Despite surging costs on raw materials that have forced many brands to raise their prices, a few small firms are announcing price reductions on their products instead. For example, organic coffee brand Nectar of Life just [...]