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School and Teens (5)
School supplies, tech and teen shopping.
- Before Your Teen Buys a Used Phone, Run These Checks
- Before Your Teen Starts a First Job, Check This List
- Car Insurance Terms to Know When Your Teen Drives
- Does a Heavy Backpack Really Hurt Your Kid’s Back?
- What Age Should Kids Get Their First Phone?
Baby and Kids Gear (4)
Car seats, cribs, toys and secondhand gear.
- Buying Toys That Are Safe for Your Child’s Age
- How to Choose the Right Car Seat for Each Stage
- Is That Crib Safe? What the Federal Rules Require
- Which Baby Gear to Buy Used, and What to Skip
Shopping Rights (4)
Returns, warranties, shipping and gift cards.
- Full or Limited? How Product Warranties Work
- Gift Card Rules Every Shopper Should Know
- Store Return Policies and What the Law Actually Says
- What to Do When an Online Order Is Late
Home and Family (4)
Recalls, tip-over safety and kids online.
- Button Batteries: How to Keep Them Away From Kids
- How to Stop Furniture and TV Tip-Overs
- How to Stop Surprise In-App Purchases by Kids
- What to Do When Something You Own Is Recalled
Online Shopping Safety (4)
Fake stores, marketplaces and paying safely.
- 7 Ways to Spot Fake Reviews Before You Buy
- Credit Card or Debit Card for Online Shopping?
- How to Spot a Fake Online Store Before You Check Out
- Payment Apps or Credit Cards for Online Purchases?
Health and Household (3)
Cleaning products, medicine storage and first-aid kits.
- Air Purifier Terms Parents Should Know
- How to Store Medicine So Kids Can’t Get Into It
- Sunscreen Terms to Know Before You Buy
Family Budget Buys (2)
When to buy, what to compare and how to spend less.
Kitchen and Appliances (1)
Choosing and using household appliances safely.