Know your rights -- and they'll fill you in

Teresa McUsic| tmcusic@savvyconsumer.com|Friday, Feb. 05, 2010

The Texas Consumer Complaint Center can help you with your situation.Read more

Income tax assistance doesn't have to cost you a dime

TERESA McUSIC| Thursday, Jan. 21, 2010

Here are a half-dozen ways to get everything from answers to free filing.Read more

IRS rules are changing for paid tax preparers

TERESA McUSIC| tmcusic@savvyconsumer.com|Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010

The action, taken after months of study, could be good for consumers.Read more

Achieve your 2010 budget resolutions

TERESA McUSIC| Thursday, Jan. 07, 2010

Recently, my 84-year-old father told me that he has been retired more years than he worked.Read more

Holiday fun that costs little or nothing

TERESA McUSIC| Thursday, Dec. 17, 2009

Short on cash but long on the need for good cheer? Here's a list to consider.Read more

Price comparison Web sites may not be trustworthy

TERESA McUSIC| Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009

Some seeking the best prices online found deceit instead, Greg Abbott says.Read more

It's not too late to cut your taxes

TERESA McUSIC| tmcusic@savvyconsumer.com|Thursday, Dec. 03, 2009

Year-end tax planning reminds me of a Donald Rumsfeld quote.Read more

Add value to gift-giving with gift cards

TERESA McUSIC| tmcusic@savvyconsumer.com|Thursday, Nov. 26, 2009

If you're heading for the stores today, keep one thing in mind: Many of the gifts you buy today are likely unwanted.Read more

A little research and planning can help you get the best deals on Black Friday

TERESA McUSIC| tmcusic@savvyconsumer.com|Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009

The day after Thanksgiving is traditionally the biggest shopping day of the year. The key to finding the best deals is right on your computer.Read more

Do research before buying extended warranties on electronics

TERESA McUSIC| tmcusic@savvyconsumer.com|Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009

Consumer Reports calls the warranties mostly "bad investments."Read more