What most people plan to do with their tax refunds
A lot of people count on their annual tax refund. “For many families, this is the largest windfall they get all year, so it’s really important to use it wisely,” said Ted Rossman, senior industry analyst at
The cars people would – and would not – buy again
By Herb Weisbaum, The Consumerman If given the chance to do it over again, would you buy or lease the car you currently have? Consumer Reports asked its subscribers that question to find out which models owners
Cutting through the hype of crypto ads
By Herb Weisbaum, The Consumerman Crypto currency companies are now going after mainstream customers. Commercials in the Super Bowl had a simple message: Don’t miss out on the next big thing. “The one thing all those crypto
INTERVIEW: Benson Boone talks success of debut song ‘Ghost Town,’ cartoon crushes with Moug & Angie Mornings
Benson Boone joins STAR 101.5’s Moug & Angie Mornings and discusses his feelings around newfound success in the music industry, the story behind his debut song ‘Ghost Town,’ American Idol and cartoon crushes. Watch the full interview below.
INTERVIEW: Pat Monahan of Train on new music, wine, and why radio matters
Moug & Angie Mornings Pat Monahan, the lead singer of Train and Issaquah, WA resident, joins Moug & Angie Mornings to talk the inspiration behind the band’s new song, AM Gold, how he came to be a wine lover, and
Happy Valentine’s Day from STAR 101.5’s Cupid, aka Julian On The Radio
“Roses are red, violets are blue, everyone deserves love and so do you!” STAR 101.5’s Cupid – aka Julian On The Radio – hit the streets of Seattle to hand out free roses and ‘shots of love’
Will checking your credit score cause it to drop?
By Herb Weisbaum, The Consumerman Good credit is important. Bad credit can make it difficult – or more expensive – to get a loan or credit card, rent an apartment, or get cell phone service. Surveys show
Settlement approved in Equifax data breach case of 2017
By Herb Weisbaum, The Consumerman Equifax will pay hundreds of millions of dollars in restitution to those directly impacted by the massive data breach in 2017. A federal court has given final approval to the settlement. Equifax
More people will qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit this filing season
By Herb Weisbaum, The Consumerman The Earned Income Tax Credit or EITC helps workers and families who don’t make a lot of money get a tax break. This tax filing season, more people without children qualify for
The pitfalls of lending money to someone you know
By Herb Weisbaum, The Consumerman Lending money to a friend or family member may seem like a nice thing to do, but it often turns out badly, according to a survey by bankrate.com. “We found that forty