Herb Weisbaum

@TheConsumerman

My goal: Save you time & money and help you rip-offs & avoid scams. Contributing Editor http://www.checkbook.org, and host of http://consumerpedia.org podcast.

Seattle, Washington

Joined March 2012

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Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 27

OK, here’s a first for me – a video report on a radio station! I know, it’s “streaming,” but I thought radio was TV without pictures! It was fun talking to - and seeing - my friend Manda Factor on @KIRONewsradio about Electric Cars. bit.ly/4kZ5B6b

TheConsumerman's tweet card. Herb Weisbaum stopped by Seattle's Morning News w/ Charlie Harger and Manda Factor to give some tips for buying electric vehicles. Listen to Seattle's Morning

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 26

NEW VIDEO: Federal tax credit on electric vehicles ends in two months. Here’s what you need to know: bit.ly/4l3iNqO

TheConsumerman's tweet card. If you're thinking about buying an electric vehicle, you might want to act soon. The federal tax credit on E.V.'s is coming to an end in September.

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 26

See this Instagram video about my latest Consumerpedia podcast episode: @consumerscheckbook instagram.com/reel/DMiN5UrOj…

TheConsumerman's tweet card. Consumers’ Checkbook (@consumerscheckbook) • Instagram reel

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 25

Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Ends on Sept. 30: When President Trump signed the big budget bill into law on July 4, it eliminated EV tax credits of up to $7,500 enacted under the Biden Admin. bit.ly/46nWk43

TheConsumerman's tweet image. Electric Vehicle Tax Credit Ends on Sept. 30: When President Trump signed the big budget bill into law on July 4, it eliminated EV tax credits of up to $7,500 enacted under the Biden Admin. bit.ly/46nWk43

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 24

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

TheConsumerman's tweet image. NEW Consumerpedia episode: We’re all about saving you time &amp; 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

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 18

I shared some tips on how to avoid a hotel horror show on this week's segment on ARC Seattle. bit.ly/3GvPa3i

TheConsumerman's tweet card. A bad hotel can ruin your vacation or business trip, so you need to be careful when making your reservations. 'Consumerman' Herb Weisbaum is here to help.

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 16

See this Instagram video by @consumerpedia instagram.com/reel/DLUzirZuq…

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 16

Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) financing continues to gain popularity. These pay-in-four loans make purchases seem more affordable by splitting up costs into smaller installments. But what may seem like free financing can sometimes turn into a high-cost loan. bit.ly/4lC8oU0

TheConsumerman's tweet image. Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) financing continues to gain popularity. These pay-in-four loans make purchases seem more affordable by splitting up costs into smaller installments. But what may seem like free financing can sometimes turn into a high-cost loan. bit.ly/4lC8oU0

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 14

See this Instagram video by @consumerscheckbook instagram.com/reel/DMFoSSouw…

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 11

I had a chance to discuss the pros & cons of Buy Now, Pay Later financing on @komonews this morning with Steve and Tyra. bit.ly/4kJNJwc

TheConsumerman's tweet card. Do you ever use to "Buy now, pay later" options when shopping online? The way you pay back these loans could soon impact your credit score.

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 10

NEW Consumerpedia Podcast: THE POSSIBLE PITFALLS OF BUY NOW, PAY LATER. These short-term loans are convenient, but they make it easy for some people to purchase items they can’t afford, which can result in late fees and costly bank charges. bit.ly/4ls6g1c

TheConsumerman's tweet image. NEW Consumerpedia Podcast: THE POSSIBLE PITFALLS OF BUY NOW, PAY LATER. These short-term loans are convenient, but they make it easy for some people to purchase items they can’t afford, which can result in late fees and costly bank charges. bit.ly/4ls6g1c

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 10

Buy Now, Pay Later Payment History Could Soon Impact Credit Scores: FICO, the company behind the most widely used credit scoring models in the U.S., has developed new algorithms that, for the first time, will incorporate buy now, pay later payment history. bit.ly/3IAduRW

TheConsumerman's tweet image. Buy Now, Pay Later Payment History Could Soon Impact Credit Scores: FICO, the company behind the most widely used credit scoring models in the U.S., has developed new algorithms that, for the first time, will incorporate buy now, pay later payment history.
bit.ly/3IAduRW

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 8

A fun visit talking to John Landecker @WGNRadio sharing tips on avoiding hotel horror stories, and navigating digital supermarket coupons. bit.ly/3To5SV0

TheConsumerman's tweet card. Herb Weisbaum, The ConsumerMan and Contributing Editor at Checkbook.org, joins John Landecker to share tips on how to find a good hotel room at the right price. Herb also discus…

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 7

NEW VIDEO: Tips on how to hire a painting professional who will do great work at a fair price. Also, Kroger makes it easier for customers to use digital coupons at some of its stores. bit.ly/407QAHL

TheConsumerman's tweet card. SEATTLE, Wash. -- The summer months are a prime time for house painting. And while you could do the work yourself, hiring a contractor is probably the best way

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 4

Kroger Makes It Easier to Use Digital-Only Coupons: Shoppers can celebrate a small victory this week after Kroger, one of the nation’s largest supermarket chains, improved its much-maligned digital coupon policy at some of its stores. bit.ly/45Tdqqj

TheConsumerman's tweet image. Kroger Makes It Easier to Use Digital-Only Coupons:
Shoppers can celebrate a small victory this week after Kroger, one of the nation’s largest supermarket chains, improved its much-maligned digital coupon policy at some of its stores. bit.ly/45Tdqqj

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 2

NEW Consumerpedia episode: How to Avoid a Hotel Horror Show. Tips for booking a hotel room or vacation rental so you don’t end up having a nightmarish experience. Plus, what to do if you wind up staying at the Bates Motel. bit.ly/4ns5nHa

TheConsumerman's tweet image. NEW Consumerpedia episode: How to Avoid a Hotel Horror Show. Tips for booking a hotel room or vacation rental so you don’t end up having a nightmarish experience. Plus, what to do if you wind up staying at the Bates Motel. bit.ly/4ns5nHa

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 2

Artificial intelligence is making cyber scams harder or impossible to detect. Criminals are weaponizing AI to make their scams more convincing. It’s increasingly difficult to distinguish between what’s real and what’s fake. Here’s how to protect yourself. bit.ly/4kmHaiX

TheConsumerman's tweet image. Artificial intelligence is making cyber scams harder or impossible to detect. Criminals are weaponizing AI to make their scams more convincing. It’s increasingly difficult to distinguish between what’s real and what’s fake. Here’s how to protect yourself. bit.ly/4kmHaiX

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jul 1

We covered a range of topics during this month, including money-saving tips for anyone planning a move, how to hire a reputable house painter, and how cybercriminals are becoming increasingly skilled at making their scams appear authentic. radiomisfits.com/ndp363/

TheConsumerman's tweet card. Herb Weisbaum warns against summer scams, Tom Appel talks V8 trucks, and Nick revisits bizarre old car ads.

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jun 28

It's time to start shifting from passWords to passKeys! The morning team at ACR Seattle (@komonews) invited me to explain why passkeys are significantly more secure. bit.ly/4khpSn8

TheConsumerman's tweet card. It's time to ditch your passwords and switch to a more secure way to log onto websites.

Herb Weisbaum@TheConsumerman · Jun 27

See this Instagram photo by @consumerpedia instagram.com/p/DLatlwGTKjH/…