Herb Weisbaum

Tips for Buying a New Car, Truck, or SUV in 2026: With hundreds of new vehicles to choose from and sky-high prices, how do you decide what to buy? Here’s advice from the auto experts at Consumer Reports. (READ OR LISTEN) bit.ly/3POoONV

NEW podcast: Tips for Buying a New or Used Car. The editors at Consumer Reports share their Top Picks for 2026. Also, how to choose a vehicle you really like, and what to consider before buying a used car or truck. bit.ly/47OB47h

NEW VIDEO: Water Bead Dangers – New federal safety regulations should protect children from the hazards of water beads sold as toys. youtube.com/watch?v=JZEnAd…

CPSC Bans Dangerous Water Beads Sold as Toys: These tiny, colorful pellets that expand when soaked in water are now subject to federal safety regulations designed to protect children from the hazards of ingesting them. bit.ly/4unMZ5T

Shared my Fraud Fighting Tips with my friends at ARC Seattle @komonews News. youtube.com/watch?v=RmYP0Q…

@AshlyKnapp Thank you, Ashly!

@TheConsumerman the voice remains strong distinctive and intelligent with empathy.

45 years ago this week, I became the consumer reporter at KIRO TV/Radio in Seattle. What a head of hair! My journey in broadcast journalism led me to CBS News, NBC's TODAY Show, KOMO TV/Radio, and now Checkbook.org. Thanks to everyone who's supported me along the way!!

Fraud Prevention: Top 10 Ways to Protect Yourself. Americans lose billions of dollars each year to consumer fraud. You need to take steps to protect yourself from con artists who want to steal your money and identity. Here are 10 ways to do that. bit.ly/4lefEGh

The latest episode of my @CheckbookOrg Consumerpedia podcast is out! Watch a sneak peek on Instagram: bit.ly/3OQ5Oyk

New Consumerpedia podcast episode: Shady Home Improvement Financing. A Checkbook investigation finds that some homeowners are being tricked into leasing their HVAC equipment, believing they were buying it. How does this happen? bit.ly/4cZaN9G

My monthly visit with Nick: Data breaches, dealing with debt the right way, and expert laundry tips. Plus, how consumer scams have changed during the last 45 years of my career. (I start 8:45 into the show) radiomisfits.com/ndp434/

New YouTube video! Laundry Tips: Advice from the laundry experts at Consumer Reports: youtube.com/watch?v=NRSOy5…

The latest episode of @CheckbookOrg's Consumerpedia podcast is out! Watch a sneak peek on Instagram: bit.ly/4tYjFme

Thanks to Jeff at @RossenReports for inviting me to talk about how supermarket loyalty programs have become supermarket surveillance programs. The amount of data collection being done is alarming and outrageous. I hope you can watch. youtube.com/watch?v=5t0U7B…

NEW @MyConsumerpedia podcast episode: Landry Day Tips. Expert advice from a senior test engineer and laundry expert at Consumer Reports about detergents, fabric softeners, stain removers, washers, and dryers. bit.ly/4avmhPD

Don’t Ignore All Those Data Breach Notices Companies Send You: There’s a good chance you’ve received a data breach notice recently – perhaps several within the last year. Here’s what to do if you get one to protect yourself. bit.ly/3Oq6dah

Here's my latest Instagram reel for Consumerpedia Podcast episode #101: Dealing with Debt. instagram.com/p/DUbgvF8kWaG/

Dealing with Debt: Real-Life Success Stories: Americans are struggling to pay their bills; many rely on credit cards to make ends meet. Help is available for those drowning in debt. With hard work and proper guidance, you can be debt-free. bit.ly/4tn6j2x

My February visit with Nick: A look at changes in the federal tax code that could mean a bigger refund for many, how the AI boom has quietly pushed up the price of computers and phones, and the ways marketers are getting sneakier when it comes to kids. radiomisfits.com/ndp426/

My friend, ace reporter & anchor Gary Horcher @KIRO7Seattle, was nice enough to interview me for his investigation into how stores monetize your personal information in exchange for loyalty discounts. It's creepy! bit.ly/3ZF64lJ