Profile_bird

Hey there! cst_thefixer is using Twitter.

Twitter is a free service that lets you keep in touch with people through the exchange of quick, frequent answers to one simple question: What's happening? Join today to start receiving cst_thefixer's tweets.

Already using Twitter
from your phone? Click here.

cst_thefixer

  1. Stressing over how to tip properly this season? Here's Emily Post's take http://www.emilypost.com/everyday/holiday_tipping.htm
  2. Infant suffocation deaths prompt recall of Amby Baby motion beds/hammocks http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10056.html
  3. One for the Jr. Fixers RT @CP_Chicago Guide to Rides at Navy Pier Winter WonderFest 170,000 sq ft of holiday diversions http://bit.ly/69G0Dj
  4. @djshelly You're welcome -- happy shopping! :-)
  5. RT The difference in liability if your credit card vs your debit card is stolen http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre04.shtm
  6. How Debit card scams work http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/money/credit-loan/debit-cards/debit-card-scams/overview/debit-card-scams.htm
  7. @djshelly Hope that helps!
  8. @djshelly Here's more on the difference in liability for credit vs debit fraud http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/edu/pubs/consumer/credit/cre04.shtm
  9. @djshelly Debit scams info: http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/money/credit-loan/debit-cards/debit-card-scams/overview/debit-card-scams.htm
  10. @djshelly Hi! There still is less protection with a debit card. It has to do with the federal credit card laws.
  11. FREE! Bookmarks featuring 18 different historical figures http://www.newyorkfed.org/ Search "bookmarks" then click on "Publications catalog"
  12. White House's annual commemorative ornament available at http://www.whitehousehistory.org/shop/Ornaments Also have past years' ornaments
  13. We Fixed a reader's gas bill + here's tips for keeping yours low http://www.suntimes.com/news/zimmermann/1924737,CST-NWS-fixer07.article
  14. Join The Fixer for our weekly live Web chat noon-12:15 Chgo time today http://www.suntimes.com/index.html -- talking scams & consumer stuff!
  15. RT @KimHennig Consumer Reports is poking holes in reasons for air-filled packaging. http://ow.ly/Jz2L
  16. How to get a free phone call from Santa to your kids http://www.holidayphonecalls.com/?banner=kroger
  17. Pix of the lead-paint items sold by Excelligence Learning Corp http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml10/10055.html (Throw them out!)
  18. Bad Biz of the Week: Excelligence Learning Corp of Monterey CA (Discount School Supply), fined $25,000 for selling lead-paint kids products
  19. RT @thriftista RT @thriftista @Ramon_DeLeon CYBERMONDAY $3.99 Med Dominos Pizza Pickup Only 3103 N CLark 1234 SCanal http://bit.ly/4OYk0V
  20. If you're buying 2 things from Border's today take a tip from Bargainist.com & use code BCM1219B and get your 2nd item at 60% off. Woo hoo!