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Nixing the Straw
Walking into the office on a hot day with an iced tea or coffee in hand can help start the work week off right. However,
A Look at the Latest 1040 Tax Form Draft
The U.S. Individual Income Tax Return, or Form 1040, is undergoing a makeover. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has been working on a draft for

Press Release: Consumers’ Research Supports Kathy Kraninger to Lead BCFP
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Steve Burke, (703) 683-5004, ext. 1108 or sburke@crcpublicrelations.com On Thursday, July 19, the Senate Banking Committee held a hearing on President Donald Trump’s

Trump pick to head watchdog agency is who consumers need
This article was originally published on July 19, 2018, in The Hill. Last month, President Trump nominated Kathy Kraninger to be the next director of the Bureau

Amazon Prime Day 2018
Starting at 3 pm ET on Monday July 16, 2018 and lasting 36 hours (ending at 11:59 pm ET on Tuesday July 17), Amazon’s Prime
Are Quantum Computers the Future?
What does the arrival of the quantum computing mean for consumers? According to some researchers, it could lead to better medications, supercharged artificial intelligence, and
Considering Lasik Eye Surgery? Recent Reports Detail Potential Risks
Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration first approved Lasik surgery in the 1990s, Lasik has increased in popularity, especially since the operation is an
What Consumers Should Know About Gas Reward Cards
There were around 268.8 million registered vehicles in the United States in 2016, according to Statista. As electric vehicle (EV) technology is still quite new,
How to Keep Ticks Away
Summer isn’t all ice cream cones and sunshine–it also marks tick season. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have estimated that state health
Are We There Yet?
Do you remember the worst vacation you ever took? It probably dwells in the back of your mind–the one that you swear you will never