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Restaurant and hotel reviews – are they believable?
Restaurant and hotel reviews – are they believable?

How do you choose a restaurant or hotel? Many of us rely on our prior experience or those of friends and family; if a restaurant or hotel met expectations before, shouldn’t they again?

Even so, it still pays to check out every restaurant and hotel, as ownership and management changes can impact quality and service. That’s what happened to me when booking a dinner reservation at a five-star restaurant where I had had wonderful dining experiences. I was surprised that the q...

 
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Automotive

Consumer groups try to put the brakes on self-driving cars

'Consumers should never be guinea pigs for beta programs'

Party platforms ignore highway deaths

Gun violence gets a lot of attention, though its toll is lower than vehicle violence

Cell phones & smart phones

FCC approves 5G broadband rules, promising faster wireless services

Some consumer groups say the commission has not adequately studied the health risks

What doctors love about Pokemon Go

The app's mental and physical health benefits have physicians singing its praises

Computers & electronics

Wearable tech customers most satisfied with Apple, Samsung

J.D. Power finds comfort and reliability score the most points with consumers

Credit cards

Retailers blame credit card companies for delay in chip roll-out

Claim industry has been too slow to certify the new card readers

Santander Bank to pay $10 million for overdraft service violations

Telemarketers sold overdraft protection deceptively, signed up customers without consent

Education

The latest option in low-cost college education

University offers $3,000 a year tuition for employees of partner companies

California settles with online charter school operator

The company agrees to pay $160 million but denies any wrongdoing

Employment

Five jobs that will let you earn over $100,000 per year

Having the right credentials can put you on the fast track to living comfortably

Retail sales post third consecutive monthly advance

However, the May increase was revised downward

Entertainment

Nintendo to release mini version of classic NES console

The system will come with 30 classic games

Family & parenting

New technology may help working parents worry less

Smart monitor provides real-time updates on baby's status, location, and well being

The positive health impact of thumb-sucking in childhood

Nail biters and thumb-suckers may develop fewer allergies, better immune systems

Health

Florida senator raises alarm over spreading Zika virus

Sen. Marco Rubio says there were 13 new cases in Florida in a single day this week

New treatment targets lethal brain cancer

Combination treatment triggers immune response against tumors

Home & garden

The biggest problem facing consumers buying a home

It isn't coming up with the down payment

Mortgage applications post second consecutive weekly gain

Interest rates moved lower once again

Internet

Amazon reports record orders on Prime Day

Consumers snapped up two million toys and a million pairs of shoes

Could this be the answer to the ransomware threat?

Computer scientists create tool that limits the damage

Personal finance

Debt collector calling? Here's what to do

First, know your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act

Chase, Ally top consumer banking poll

MyBankTracker finds the two banks are consistent consumer favorites

Pets

Cats are living longer than ever, study finds

Whether you love them or simply tolerate them, cats are sticking around longer

Scams

Sweepstakes scammers cheated consumers out of $9 million

Elderly victims were told they had to send a "refundable insurance fee" to collect their winnings

Florida settles with another alleged tech support scammer

It's the second such settlement in as many months

Shopping

Starbucks raising wages and prices

Consumers don't seem to exhibit much price resistance when it comes to coffee

Congress rouses itself, outlaws easily read GMO food labels

The industry-backed bill overrides Vermont's law and substitutes barcodes for English sentences

Social & dating

Good communication may not always predict a happy marriage

Study suggests that marital satisfaction fuels good communication

Travel

Airline failed to protect unaccompanied child, lawsuit alleges

Thirteen-year-old girl was fondled and abused by drunken seatmate, her father charges

Are there ways to avoid jet lag?

A sleep specialist shares his secrets

Weight loss

Probiotics contribute to weight loss, researchers say

Study finds that eating these 'good bacteria' reduced BMI scores, especially in overweight adults

The reason why your diet may not be working out

Focus on the foods you enjoy when making your plan, researchers say

Recalls

Pacific Cycle recalls swivel wheel jogging strollers

The front wheel can become loose and detach

Model year 2017 Pacifica vehicles recalled

Passengers occupying the third-row and/or second-row center seats may not be able to use seat belts

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