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I need a new front loader washer, which brand is best? Anyone have a lemon to avoid? 25 58Sunliner Nov 2020 Nov 2020 0 20988

I need a new washing machine. 21 Ilsa Jun 2018 Jun 2018 0 8370

I need to buy an air conditioner or two. 8 no_hypocrisy Aug 2018 Mar 2019 0 4725

I received the most amazing "Gift Package" from..."Boys Town" 5 Stuart G Dec 2019 Dec 2019 3 4898

I think I found a way to get lower prices on Amazon. 0 dixiegrrrrl Jul 2015 Jul 2015 2 3027

I'll be darned, the system worked. 1 dixiegrrrrl Jun 2015 Jun 2015 5 2723

I'll be eligible for Medicare in a few months, and am looking for advice 1 Scuba Mar 2013 Mar 2013 0 1937

I'm likely going to buy another used Accord but I can't find the VIN online. 8 no_hypocrisy Feb 2023 Feb 2023 0 6222

If you have a College Illinois! Saving Plan, read this... 0 Joe Nation Aug 2018 Aug 2018 5 3004

If you're in civil litigation, can an attorney get access to your credit history? 8 no_hypocrisy Oct 2018 Nov 2018 0 3590

If you're trying to cancel Experian credit reporting monthly fees and are getting the two hour wait 0 mahina Mar 2018 Mar 2018 2 3913

IHOP Review 1 no_hypocrisy Jun 2018 Jul 2018 3 2260

In the last 3 years Ive fired 4 people 8 safeinOhio Nov 2017 Nov 2017 2 4653

Insurers are supposed to pay for COVID-19 tests starting Jan. 15. 0 BigmanPigman Jan 2022 Jan 2022 3 3332

Interesting Consumer Info Discussion going on in Lounge....on cheap, easy to use, and easy to get. 2 Stuart G Jul 2014 Sep 2014 0 2393

IRS Late Refund and can't contact them 4 bucolic_frolic Jul 2018 Jul 2018 0 3241

Is there anything different between the 3 credit review houses 0 woodsprite Jul 2013 Jul 2013 0 1840

It's been recently brought to my attention RE: Paper Towels 17 OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2021 Mar 2021 8 8918

Lawsuits 2 Marthe48 Sep 2023 Sep 2023 1 760

Legitimate Fraud Advisory from Social Security Administration 5/17/19 5 Stuart G May 2019 Jun 2019 3 3436

Looking for a new washer and dryer...any recommendations on what to buy or not to buy? 7 fadedrose Mar 2012 Aug 2012 0 5129

Looking for advice. I am going to need to get new Transportation in the next 24 months. 0 kickysnana Jan 2014 Jan 2014 0 2000

Mortgage modification - what income is needed ... is it hopeless? 2 progree Feb 2016 Feb 2016 0 3356

Moving company rip off 6 Koch Ebola Mar 2020 Apr 2020 1 4995

My 2012 Verizon 4G cell phone died. What is a good cell phone to get? 2 BigmanPigman Feb 2020 Feb 2020 0 6586

My auto insurance for full comprehensive 10 politicaljack78 Nov 2012 Jan 2013 0 3453

Need advice on catastrophic health ins for a family. 3 Nay Mar 2012 Feb 2013 1 2591

Need advice/suggestions on easy-to-use, table-top cd player-radio for 90 yr. old friend 3 japple Dec 2015 Feb 2016 0 2516

Need advice: Getting an auto loan when your credit is bad. 2 TheCowsCameHome Sep 2012 Oct 2012 0 2687

Need safety work shoes....steel or composite toes. 7 inanna Jul 2017 Jul 2017 1 3317

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Nestles.."Poland Spring" is common groundwater- new suit alleges: Mercury News: 3 Stuart G Aug 2017 Aug 2017 5 4749

Never, ever use a debit card,' warns fraud expert and ex-con artist -- here's what to do instead 4 mfcorey1 Aug 2019 Aug 2019 7 4582

New version of AD Block justifies allowing *some* ads onto your computer. 0 dixiegrrrrl Dec 2011 Dec 2011 0 2299

Norwegian Cruise Line Destroys Passengers Vacation, refuses to refund fares 5 Stuart G Apr 2018 Apr 2018 10 5445

On Orbitz, Mac Users Steered to Pricier Hotels 1 struggle4progress Jun 2012 Jul 2012 0 2134

One of the Oldest Cons Jobs around...............Free Gift...................... 2 Stuart G Jul 2013 Jul 2013 0 2225

Orlando Bank lost her jewels, but later they turned up at auction... 4 Stuart G Nov 2019 Nov 2019 3 3777

Our mosquito zapper seems to be working! 3 dixiegrrrrl Aug 2013 Aug 2013 1 2614

Paying back a bad loan 5 no_hypocrisy Feb 2019 Feb 2019 1 3081

Phishing Report 3 no_hypocrisy Sep 2020 Sep 2020 2 3435

Phone scams....Information from the FTC, Federal Trade Commission 4 Stuart G Jun 2017 Jun 2017 2 4297

Pricing with ATT 0 oldandhappy Jan 2014 Jan 2014 0 2185

Protect your most loved books 0 fadedrose Dec 2013 Dec 2013 0 1805

PSA - Check your toothpaste! 4 woodsprite May 2014 May 2014 5 8955

Pummeled with Shopping Pressure 2 bucolic_frolic Jun 2018 Jun 2018 1 2632

Question about Comcast billing 4 shireen Aug 2013 Nov 2014 1 3140

Question about High Deductible health insurance 4 LiberalEsto Jan 2014 Apr 2016 1 3094

Quick question about credit card reward points 11 Beartracks Mar 2018 Mar 2018 0 5548

rant about Logitech 4 steve2470 Mar 2015 Feb 2016 1 3068

Reverse Mortgages, .....something to probably avoid...read this entire article first.. 0 Stuart G Aug 2017 Aug 2017 2 3202

Robocaller Hit With Record 120 Million Fine - CBS News: 2 Stuart G May 2018 May 2018 13 2929

Scary stuff, car crashes and death 1 My Good Babushka Mar 2014 Apr 2014 2 10545

Shoppers Being Ripped off By High Tech Scanners..Today.Com: 1 Stuart G Oct 2013 Feb 2014 1 2357

Sink or tub, water still going down, but much too slow. Flow has gotten slower and slower. 8 Stuart G May 2019 May 2019 0 4969

Sounds horrible......"Firefox can deliver on-screen notifications even when that site isn’t loaded" 3 dixiegrrrrl Feb 2016 Feb 2016 1 2641

Spectrum upped their bill to 144/mo. I need a cheaper reliable wifi. Anyone have suggestions? 11 mahina Jun 2023 Jul 2023 2 5906

Student Loan Scams..and Where to Get Help 2 Stuart G Apr 2018 Jul 2018 1 4502

Switching from a manual stick shift to automatic transmission. 9 no_hypocrisy Jan 2023 Feb 2023 3 3354

T-Mobile ad: "Have an iPhone 14 on us." Click the ad -- $49 per month. 1 3Hotdogs Oct 2022 Oct 2022 1 4076

These foods have been recalled in the past 7 days: 1 dixiegrrrrl May 2016 May 2016 3 2569

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Thieves attempted to place charges on our credit card this weekend. 9 Baked Potato May 2022 May 2022 13 2830

This Amtrak Flash Sale Is Pretty Awesome 0 mahatmakanejeeves Aug 2016 Aug 2016 0 2242

THIS DEVICE FULLY CHARGES SMARTPHONES IN 30 SECONDS 1 MindMover Apr 2014 Apr 2014 1 2408

This message was self-deleted by its author 0 fadedrose Nov 2013 Nov 2013 0 1559

This message was self-deleted by its author 0 sl8 Nov 2020 Nov 2020 0 3707

This message was self-deleted by its author 7 Tetrachloride Oct 2021 Oct 2021 0 3789

To show us how powerful advetising is...Can you finish this Jingle? 2 Stuart G Sep 2014 Oct 2014 0 2480

To Verizon/FIOS Customers 3 no_hypocrisy Mar 2018 Mar 2018 1 2327

Today I got a letter from a company that claims to extend auto service contracts..It is .".A SCAM " 8 Stuart G Aug 2018 Aug 2018 2 7124

Toothpaste tops 0 fadedrose May 2014 May 2014 0 2398

Two Asian Women in Ad Who Revolutionized An Industry?....It is a total lie.... 1 Stuart G Apr 2017 Apr 2017 5 8429

Two inflation-fighting strategies (personal story) 1 NJCher Mar 2022 Mar 2022 13 4622

U.S. senators ask Amazon CEO if 'Amazon's Choice' deceives consumers 4 Eugene Aug 2019 Aug 2019 2 2656

Unbiased Financial Information, and a source for general financial education topics.. 0 Stuart G Jul 2018 Jul 2018 1 4116

Various Cut, Sliced Fruits Sold By Walmart Recalled For Listeria Concerns 1 sl8 Oct 2020 Oct 2020 1 7168

Very cheap, and Very Ugly way to improve insulation from a wall facing the cold wind. 8 Stuart G Nov 2018 Nov 2018 4 5287

Very Cheap, Easy and Very Clean Way to get rid of ants...yea the crawling insects. 4 Stuart G Sep 2016 Jan 2017 2 2699

Virginia Officials Warning About Buying Hurricane-Damaged Vehicles 1 mahatmakanejeeves Oct 2017 Oct 2017 1 2257

Watch out for new credit score 3 Nasty Jack Mar 2013 Apr 2013 1 2828

We bought new furniture in August... 12 Freedomofspeech Dec 2019 Dec 2019 0 3488

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