Angie's List ®
The chair of the MCC, Paul Schlaver, has been given the opportunity to write a monthly column called 'Consumer Watch' for Angie's List®. It appears in the monthly newsletter that Boston–based members receive in the mail or see on the members-only part of Angie's List® WebSite. Angie's List® consented to letting the articles as published be posted on the MCC WebSite for all to read.
 Below are the columns that have appeared to date:
- Never assume a check has cleared 12/06
- Real estate competition gives consumers choice 10/06
- Protect e-health records from unwanted eyes 09/06
- Consumers must fight for neutral ’Net grounds 08/06
- ID radio chips cause
privacy concerns 07/06
- Try to use less gas; no hope of gas for less 06/06
- Buzz marketing:
‘Bee’ a smart consumer 05/06
- We love the ’Net, but are we losing that personal touch? 04/06
- Test your knowledge about the three Rs of smart living 03/06
- Make time to understand your credit score’s impact 02/06
- Take advantage of free tools to become a smart shopper 01/06
- Winter weather means more time for computer research 12/05
- Share your opinion to help advocates meet your needs 11/05
- Unfortunately, advocate’s wish list is still a long one 08/05
- The 21st century marketplace should keep consumers first 07/05
- Beware: credit brokers can sell our personal information 06/05
- It’s not too late to plan ahead 05/05
- Put seeds in the ground to keep spending down 04/05
- Know the facts about FACTA to protect your personal info 03/05
- The Internet can help you take control of car purchases 02/05
- An advocate’s wish list for reform in the new year 01/05
- Gift cards bring convenience but present a few caveats 12/04
- A new banking rule signals an end to the ‘floating check’ 11/04
- Information is power in the hands of consumers 10/04
- Debt collection rights & wrongs 09/04
- Cyberspace travel planning: Start your trip with a click 08/04
- Forget e-mail: put that pen to paper 07/04
- Beware of bad deals when bargain hunting 06/04
- Scam contractors flourish in home-improvement biz 05/04
- How to steer clear of scam artists 04/04 
- Be cautious when choosing a consumer credit counselor 03/04
- Binge buying on your credit (did you do that?) 02/04
- Get more bang for your buck at post-holiday sales 01/04
- Is your money going to a good cause? 12/03
- Are you doing your part? Smart consumers recycle 11/03
- Be car smart when it comes to car repairs 10/03
- Know your score - keep current on your credit 09/03

- Remember values, integrity, reputation 08/03
- Stickers, scanning, sausage making 07/03
- Did heating costs burn your budget for 2003 05/03
- The age-old question … paper or plastic? 04/03
- Need to complain? We want to help! 03/03 
- Shop smart this Valentine’s Day 02/03
- Look for the star to save money, help environment 01/03
- How to regain control of your dinner hour 12/02
- The Internet and the automobile 11/02
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