Leasing an HVAC system? Our editor, Kevin Brasler, joined John Matarese of WCPO 9 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! 👇

Thanks to Anneliese Lederer from Center for Responsible Lending 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!

☀️ 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 Consumerpedia. Listen: hubs.li/Q03pK2750

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

That feeling of being financially stuck? It’s real and widespread. Glad we could help share this important story with National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC). Herb Weisbaum, Herb Weisbaum, digs into the data and what it means for consumers. Link below⬇️ #FinancialWellness #DebtHelp #NFCC #consumerscheckbook

☀️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. Herb Weisbaum #ConsumerTips #JunkFees #SolarScams #SummerTravel #checkbook

💸 BNPL is booming—but are these “free” short-term loans really a smart move? Hear from experts at @bankrate & NCLC on how Buy Now, Pay Later works, its risks, & how to use it wisely on Consumerpedia. Listen here 🎧 hubs.ly/Q03wH5340 #personalfinance

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.

“There are plenty of ways to get in trouble with #BNPL” - Adam Rust Herb Weisbaum checkbook.org/washington-are…

A helpful perspective from Ted Rossman in our latest Consumers' Checkbook 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

A $700-a-year warranty that still leaves you with a $3,900 bill? Oof. As our executive editor, Kevin Brasler, told John Matarese from WCPO 9, home warranties often sell peace of mind—but deliver loopholes. Before you buy, think twice and read the fine print. 👇 Consumers' Checkbook

Thinking about buying an EV? Confused about the federal tax credit expiration? Herb Weisbaum Herb Weisbaum 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). Consumers' Checkbook bit.ly/4lzMZL8

"91 –Checkbook’s Life Hacks" 🧠 We’re all about saving you time & money. In this episode, Consumers' Checkbook 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

🚨 New episode! We shared our favorite life hacks with Herb Weisbaum—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

Shoutout to Consumers' Checkbook 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

Thanks, Carol Stream Public Library! 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

NEW Consumerpedia episode: We’re all about saving you time & money Consumers' Checkbook. 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

⚡️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