Podcast Archives
            
Checkbook’s Consumerpedia podcasts provide you with independent and objective information to make smarter decisions. Our library of past episodes can help you select services, save money, and avoid rip-offs and scams. You can find every episode listed by date at Consumerpedia.org. We hope you will subscribe via your favorite podcast platform. This archive arranged by subject area should make it easier to find past episodes.

Autos
Tips for Buying a New or Used Vehicle
EV Update 2024
The Car Show 2024
A Crash Course on Auto Insurance
Electric Vehicle Update 2023
Auto Insurance Based on How You Drive in Real Time. Good Choice or Not?
Auto Glass Class: How to Get Repairs and Replacements

Consumer Protection
Even ‘Good’ Companies Often Treat Their Customers Poorly
Watch Out for These Common Fraud Tricks & Traps
How to Be a Smarter Consumer
Dark Patterns: Sales Tactics Designed to Deceive
The CFPB: Protecting Consumers in the Financial Marketplace
Whatever Happened to Truth in Advertising?

The Digital World
Algorithms Secretly Control Your Financial Fate
Fake Reviews are Everywhere!
Why Passkeys Are Better Than Passwords
Smart Toys: The Privacy & Security Risks
Health Apps & Websites Often Share Your Data
Being a Better Consumer of Social Media

Fraud
Cyberthieves Weaponize AI to Perfect Online Scams
Medical Data Breaches Hit Record High
How Will Scammers Use AI?
Cyber Crime: A Former Cyber Crook Explains How to Protect Yourself
Stop, Thief! How to Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Those &#@X%*! Robocalls: Can’t Anything Be Done to Stop Them?

Home
Don't Get Burned by Solar Scammers
Getting Rid of Household Pests
New Rules Change Things for Homebuyers and Sellers
Redo Your Kitchen or Bath For Less
How to Find Reliable Movers
How to Hire a Reliable Roofer
Guide to Buying New Windows
How to Hire a Good Contractor
HVAC: Finding Good Contractors & Choosing New Equipment
Home Security: Installers, Equipment, & DIY
Insuring Your Home
Why You Shouldn’t Buy a Home Warranty
Should You Repair or Replace a Broken Appliance?
Saving Energy at Home
Here Comes the Sun? This May Be the Best Time to Go Solar
How to Buy Plants and Get Good Lawn Care
Aging in Place

Medical
How to Save Money on Prescription Drugs
Opticians, Optometrists, & Buying Eyewear
Cutting Through the Nutritional Supplements Hype
How to Find a Top Doc
Finding a Dentist Who Will Make You Smile

Money
Debt Busters: Real-Life Success Stories
Credit Card Reward Programs
Finding a Credit Card That's Right for You
Understanding How Credit Scores Work
Estate Planning Tasks and Tips
Dealing with Death: Planning and Paying for a Funeral
The FAFSA Form: Your Key to Financial Assistance for Attending College

Pets
How to Find the Best Vet for Your Pets

Shopping
Thrift Store Shopping Advice
Checkbook's Life Hacks
The Possible Pitfalls of Buy Now, Pay Later
How We're Encouraged to Buy, Buy, Buy
Free Perks You Didn't Know You Had
Tips for Buying & Selling Flowers
Clothing Rental Subscriptions
Amazon Floods Search Results with Ads
Checkbook's Holiday Shopping Tips 2024
Saving Money at the Supermarket
What Ever Happened to Customer Service?
How to Shop for a Gym Membership
Shop Safely Online This Holiday Season
Shop Like a Pro: Checkbook's Top Shopping Tips
Sale Prices Are Rarely Real Deals
Grocery Delivery Services
65 Things You (Probably) Shouldn’t Pay For
Tricks Sellers Use to Make You Buy Now and Pay Too Much

Travel
Avoid a Hotel Horror Show
Travel Tips: How to Find Deals & Avoid Scams
Free Airline Stopovers
The Travel Show 2024
Avoid a Big Cell Phone Bill When Traveling Abroad
Finding the Best Hotel Rates
How to Find the Best Deals on Airfare
Tips from a Travel Expert
Frequently Frustrated Flyers: How to Fix a Broken Airline Industry

Quizzes
Checkbook's College of Consumer Knowledge