Consumers' Checkbook
@CheckbookOrg
A nonprofit dedicated to helping consumers find high-quality, fairly priced service providers in their communities.
⚡️Thinking about going electric? A $7,500 tax credit for buying a new EV is on the chopping block and will vanish after Sept. 30. If you're EV-curious, now might be the time to act. Here's what to know before you plug in.🔌 🔗 hubs.li/Q03y-JvD0 #consumerscheckbook #ev
NEW Consumerpedia episode: We’re all about saving you time & money @CheckbookOrg. In this episode, staffer 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. bit.ly/4lKuIe4
Thanks, @CarolStreamPL! Yet another reason to love your local library. 📚 eBooks are just one of the 65 things we say you shouldn't pay for. Check out the full list: checkbook.org/a/0/OTH7551/ #consumerscheckbook #library #consumertips
Shoutout to @CheckbookOrg for pointing out in their "65 Things You Should Never Pay For" that one of them is eBooks. Because your local library often provides them complimentary for you as a cardholder. Just like we do! #ebooks #library #librarylife
Shoutout to @CheckbookOrg for pointing out in their "65 Things You Should Never Pay For" that one of them is eBooks. Because your local library often provides them complimentary for you as a cardholder. Just like we do! #ebooks #library #librarylife
🚨 New episode! We shared our favorite life hacks with @TheConsumerman—smart, simple tricks to help you save time, money, and sanity. Tune in wherever you get your podcasts or at consumerpedia.org. Link👇 #podcastalert #consumerscheckbook #LifeHacks #consumerpedia
"91 –Checkbook’s Life Hacks" 🧠 We’re all about saving you time & money. In this episode, @CheckbookOrg 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
"91 –Checkbook’s Life Hacks" 🧠 We’re all about saving you time & money. In this episode, @CheckbookOrg 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
Thinking about buying an EV? Confused about the federal tax credit expiration? Herb Weisbaum @TheConsumerman to the rescue! I help a little bit too. He's the best consumer reporter I know (and kind of responsible for me meeting my wife). @CheckbookOrg bit.ly/4lzMZL8
A $700-a-year warranty that still leaves you with a $3,900 bill? Oof. As our executive editor, Kevin Brasler, told @JohnMatarese from @WCPO, home warranties often sell peace of mind—but deliver loopholes. Before you buy, think twice and read the fine print. 👇 @CheckbookOrg
Home warranties promise peace of mind…. But one woman says hers was a big waste of money. Here’s why: wcpo.com/money/consumer… @WCPO @CheckbookOrg @WPTV @abcactionnews @wxyzdetroit @WEWS @WKBW @DenverChannel @KSHB41 @wrtv @fox13 #consumer #Cincinnati
A helpful perspective from @tedrossman in our latest @CheckbookOrg piece! BNPL might seem like the easier option, but credit cards still offer unmatched protections IF you manage them well. A good reminder that how you pay matters just as much as what you buy💳 #BNPL #CreditCards
The hidden costs of buy now, pay later checkbook.org/national/consu… @CheckbookOrg @TheConsumerman @bankrate
“There are plenty of ways to get in trouble with #BNPL” - @AdamRust9 @TheConsumerman checkbook.org/washington-are…
NCLC's Lauren Saunders discusses the risks for the growing number of people who use BNPL to buy everyday items, such as groceries, gasoline, and food delivery services.
💸 BNPL is booming—but are these “free” short-term loans really a smart move? Hear from experts at @bankrate & @NCLC4consumers on how Buy Now, Pay Later works, its risks, & how to use it wisely on @MyConsumerpedia. Listen here 🎧 hubs.ly/Q03wH5340 #personalfinance
💸 BNPL is booming—but are these “free” short-term loans really a smart move? Hear from experts at @bankrate & @NCLC4consumers on how Buy Now, Pay Later works, its risks, & how to use it wisely on @MyConsumerpedia. Listen here 🎧 hubs.ly/Q03wH5340 #personalfinance
In its new report, Consumers' Checkbook outlines 65 things that either won't save you money or can be had without paying at all. cbsloc.al/4jsvgnb
☀️Junk fees, shady solar deals, and summer travel tips, oh my! Our Herb Weisbaum joins @nick_digilio on For The People to break it all down. Listen in for smart ways to save and steer clear of rip-offs. @TheConsumerman #ConsumerTips #JunkFees #SolarScams #SummerTravel #checkbook
Hidden fees, sketchy solar, and butterfly-inspired concept cars? Nick D is back with June’s “For The People” episode, joined by The Consumerman and Car Guy Tom Appel. radiomisfits.com/ndp355/
That feeling of being financially stuck? It’s real and widespread. Glad we could help share this important story with @NFCC. Herb Weisbaum, @TheConsumerman, digs into the data and what it means for consumers. Link below⬇️ #FinancialWellness #DebtHelp #NFCC #consumerscheckbook
According to the 2025 Financial Literacy and Preparedness Survey conducted by The Harris Poll for NFCC, 53% of U.S. adults report being unable to get ahead financially despite their best efforts. 📊 Read the full article from @Checkbookorg loom.ly/pPV706E
☀️ Don’t Get Burned by Solar Scammers. Shady contractors pitch “free” solar, then deliver shoddy work, high-interest debt, or nothing at all. We unpack their tricks, real tax incentives, and how to find a reliable installer on @MyConsumerpedia. Listen: hubs.li/Q03pK2750
Thanks to Anneliese Lederer from @CRLONLINE for sharing highlights from her report on the strings attached to residential solar energy on our podcast & for breaking down the shady practices lenders use to trap you in costly contracts. Essential info for anyone considering solar!
"87 – Don’t Get Burned by Solar Scammers" Shady contractors are going door to door selling “free” solar systems, but these are con artists. Get the facts about solar incentives & tax credits, and tips on finding a good solar contractor. 🔗hubs.li/Q03pJ2T10 #podcast
Leasing an HVAC system? Our editor, Kevin Brasler, joined @JohnMatarese of @WCPO to weigh in on a growing trend: HVAC companies offering leases instead of outright sales. Spoiler: They can cost homeowners far more than buying outright. Always check the fine print! 👇
You can now lease your furnace and AC… but is that really a good idea? Do you to turn it back in like a car? wcpo.com/money/consumer… @WCPO @WPTV @WKBW @WMAR2News @DenverChannel @KSHB41 @wxyzdetroit @WEWS @abcactionnews @fox13 @CheckbookOrg #consumers #consumer #Cincinnati #HVAC