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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 02/07/2026

📸 Jenn Barger with our latest cover: a 3-month investigation into 40 outlet brands and what they're really selling—now also the latest @consumerpedia.org episode. Read or listen the the podcast here: hubs.li/Q04nlN1X0

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 28/03/2026

1/2: Checkbook is featured in @washingtonian.com's March issue, and we couldn't be more thrilled! 🎉DC-area pet parents, pick up the issue and find the best groomers, vets & pet care at your local newsstand🐶🐱❤️🐾

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 26/02/2026

New episode! 🎙️ Shady home improvement financing exposed. Some contractors are tricking stressed homeowners into LEASING their HVAC, not buying it. Checkbook's Kevin Brasler reveals how to protect yourself on @consumerpedia.org. t.co/6os3IpzIkN

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 08/01/2026

Kick off 2026 by ditching expenses that don’t deserve your money. Our list of things you (probably) shouldn’t pay for makes it easy. t.co/80T26wPZL6

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 02/01/2026

New year, same mission: protecting consumers and saving you money. Join us in taking a stand for transparency and trust in the marketplace at a time when you can really make a difference. Donate now: hubs.li/Q03ZnmJf0

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 31/12/2025

We’re working toward a marketplace that works for you. End the year strong and support our mission to protect consumers and save you money: hubs.ly/Q03ZgTLW0

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 18/12/2025

Kids have big spending power—and marketers spend billions to target them. In our latest @consumerpedia.org episode, we cover protections, rules, enforcement, and how parents can talk to kids about ads. Listen to 'How Marketers Target & Sometimes Trick Kids' here: hubs.li/Q03YDZL80

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 08/12/2025

Shopping local isn’t just for Small Business Saturday! In this Consumerpedia episode, experts share tips and challenges for buying local—and why it matters. Listen now wherever you get podcasts. t.co/rUlulZO1p4 @consumerpedia.org @consumerman.bsky.social

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 28/11/2025

Small Business Saturday is almost here! Could you shop only locally every day—not just this weekend? Our editor tried for 30 days. Spoiler: It wasn’t easy. Read more: hubs.li/Q03W99tp0

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 07/11/2025

Tariffs, higher prices, and fake discounts make holiday shopping tough this year. Get expert advice on saving money and avoiding costly mistakes in Checkbook’s Holiday Shopping Tips, the latest @consumerpedia.org episode. Listen wherever you get your podcasts! 🔗 t.co/W5VbOxPrjk

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 23/10/2025

🪙Crypto’s gone mainstream, but consumer advocates are raising red flags about the virtually unregulated currency. Experts Amanda Fisher (@bettermarkets.bsky.social) & Corey Frayer (@consumerfed.bsky.social) unpack the chaos, coins, and cons behind it on @consumerpedia.org. 🔗 t.co/JpGZkMxMaO

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 23/10/2025

🪙Crypto’s gone mainstream—but is it safe? Consumer advocates are raising red flags about the virtually unregulated currency. In our latest @consumerpedia.org episode, experts unpack the chaos, coins, and cons behind digital currency. 🔗 t.co/JpGZkMxMaO

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 16/10/2025

We’re proud that DC’s newest pickleball courts will honor our founder, Robert Krughoff, who helped neighbors create the first makeshift courts at Garfield Park. A lasting tribute to a life spent helping others. Learn more: hubs.li/Q03P09Lf0 Photo courtesy of @hillragdc.bsky.social

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 09/10/2025

Our editors and researchers rely on a variety of consumer-focused websites and apps to save time and money. In the latest @consumerpedia.org episode, we’ll highlight some of their favorites and why they find them to be valuable tools. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or online: t.co/7NbKBcwqyM

Consumerpedia Podcast graphic. Listen to episode 94 – Our Editors’ Favorite Websites & Apps

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 08/10/2025

Proud to share this story honoring our founder, Robert Krughoff. He helped neighbors create Capitol Hill’s first makeshift pickleball courts, and now a new center bearing his name is planned thanks to a community-led effort. Learn more: hubs.li/Q03MPVx80 Photo courtesy of @hillragdc.bsky.social

The new pickleball center will be named after Robert Krughoff (pictured), a long-time Hill resident and supporter of Garfield Park, who led the initial construction of pickleball courts on an unused strip of concrete on the southside of Garfield Park.

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 16/09/2025

@consumerpedia.org is back! In this episode, we share tips for scoring secondhand deals on furniture, clothes, & more with help from thrifting expert Virginia Chamlee and Checkbook’s Jenn Barger. 🎧 Listen now: t.co/TVO0C1KJdW @consumerman.bsky.social @vchamlee.bsky.social #ThriftShoppingTips

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 10/07/2025

💸 BNPL is booming—but are these “free” short-term loans really a smart move? Hear from experts at @bankrate.com & @nclc4consumers.bsky.social on how Buy Now, Pay Later works, its risks, and how to use it wisely on @consumerpedia.org. Listen here 🎧 consumerpedia.org/90-buy-now-p... #podcast

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 04/06/2025

Checkbook's Herb Weisbaum is moderating a powerhouse panel at #ConsumerAssembly right now! “The Premiums Are Too Damn High” dives into the fight for fair insurance at the state level. Panel details attached—worth a look! @consumerman.bsky.social @consumerfed.bsky.social #CFACA

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 29/05/2025

☀️ Don’t Get Burned by Solar Scammers. Shady contractors pitch “free” solar panels, 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.org 🔗 consumerpedia.org/87-dont-get-... #podcast

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 15/05/2025

A new @consumerpedia.org podcast episode is here! Travel’s tougher this year—economic worries, safety concerns, and scams abound. Guest @elliottdotorg.bsky.social shares how to book smart, avoid rip-offs, and travel responsibly. Listen now! 🔗 consumerpedia.org/86-travel-ti...

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 15/04/2025

In our quest to provide consumers with quality ratings and advice, we’ve come across a few money-saving gems. These are our favorite apps and website that make life less expensive, more organized, and more fun! 🔗 www.checkbook.org/a/0/OTH7896 #lifehack #consumerscheckbook

Our Editors' Favorite Apps and Websites feat. Fakespot, Deglaze, and Permission Slip by Consumer Reports.

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Consumers' Checkbook @checkbook.org · 17/03/2025

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has stopped all enforcement & supervision of companies offering credit cards, mortgages, student loans, & other financial services, such as peer-to-peer (P2P) payment apps, payday loans, & buy now, pay later platforms. 🔗 www.checkbook.org/a/0/OTH7913/

The CFPB Shutdown is Bad for Ordinary Americans

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