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	Stimulus Rebate Checks: "Where's Mine?" John Matarese has the latest news on the rebate checks and what to do if your check fails to arrive or is the wrong amount.
	How to Avoid Bedbugs in Hotels John Matarese has helpful information for every traveler planning a summer trip: how to make sure your hotel room doesn't have bedbugs Video
	Turn your Gold into Cash! John Matarese shares secrets for getting the most money out of your old, unused Gold jewelry...without getting ripped off
	HDTV's that Can't be Repaired John Matarese warns about some inexpensive brands of High Def TV's that you may not be able to get repaired if they break...especially out of warranty Video
	Can "Appliance Money Meter" lower your Electric Bill? John Matarese tests out a device that shows you how much you pay to power appliances and lights in your home
	Is your Plastic Water Bottle or Baby Bottle Unsafe? John Matarese shows how to find out whether the plastic bottles you are using contain a controversial chemical that some say is dangerous
	Matthew Lesko ads for Free Government Grants John Matarese checks out Matthew Lesko's claims that his books and DVD's will help you find free Government money
	Premium fuel usage dropping With prices at the pump expected to top the $4 mark, many motorists are looking for ways to cut fuel costs and that means some people are saying no to premium.
	Taking care of your car = big savings April is National Car Care Month, the time of year to for you to focus on taking better care of your second largest investment. Performing simple and inexpensive vehicle maintenance does not only save gas money, perhaps as much as $1,200 per year, but it also improves a vehicle’s safety and dependability.
	"Cosmetics Cop" compares Cheap vs Expensive Facial Cream John Matarese sits down with the "Cosmetics Cop" Paula Begoun to check out anti-wrinkle creams and lotions that claim they are as good as Botox
	Concentrated Laundry Detergent Downsides John Matarese chesk out the new "2X" laundry detergent stores are selling, and finds a downside they are not telling us about!
	Why Debit Card use at Gas Stations can lead to Overdrafts John Matarese explains why using a Debit Card to pay for a fillup can lead to bounced checks if you are not careful
	GM Orange Antifreeze Lawsuit Settlement John Matarese has details on the settlement of a major Class Action Lawsuit involving Antifreeze in millions of GM cars and trucks
	Free Gas Cards: The "catch" they won't tell you about John Matarese explains the problem with all those "free gas cards" many car lots and other businesses are now throwing in if you make a purchase
	Lost Cell Phone = $1,200 Bill! How losing your cell phone can result in a huge bill...that your cell phone company will not forgive
	Diet Plans: Which are most expensive? John Matarese examines the cost of some popular diet plans
	Can you really get a "Free Laptop?" John Matarese investigates ads that claim you can easily qualify for a free laptop computer: what's the catch?
	DTV Converter Boxes Finally in Stores: We test one John Matarese has details on how to buy your Analog/Digital Converter Boxes...and how difficult it is to set up and use them
	DTV Converter Box Confusion John Matarese takes some of the confusion out of finding a Digital TV Converter Box...and the free $40 coupons to get one.
	Undercover Locksmith Investigation John Matarese looks at a local locksmith swindle that can hit when you're most vulnerable...when you've locked yourself out

	CFL Fluorescent Light Bulbs: Great "Green" idea or Health Hazard? John Matarese investigates whether the downsides outweigh the risks with these popular new light bulbs
	Cell Phones for Kids John Matarese tries out some new cell phones designed for kids as young as 8 years old....including some that now track their whereabouts
	Stop Junk Mail John Matarese has details on a new one-stop way to stop catalogs, credit card offers, mortgage offers, and other unwanted mail
	White Van Speaker Scam An old scam returns....selling junk stereo speakers at high prices
	"Lifetime Warranty" on Car Parts John Matarese explores why "lifetime" warranties on car parts can still cost you plenty in the long run
	Sell Unwanted Gift Cards for Cash John Matarese shows how you can sell Gift Cards you'll never use... instead of just tucking them away, and letting them expire
	Rescue Lost Digital Photos John Matarese shows how you may be able to rescue photos you or someone else accidentally deleted
	Broken Toy Helicopters John Matarese explains why so many shoppers are complaining about toy helicopters they pruchased this past holiday season
	Gray Market Car Warning Why you need to make sure a used car you buy was not intended for the Canadian or Mexican market
	Designer Clothing Website Scam Alert John Matarese warns about a slick website selling designer clothes and purses at deep discount...and ripping off many women
	Credit Card Settlement: Real or Hoax? Do you really have a $25 refund coming...or is it a scam?
	Fax Machine Vacation Offers What happens if you try to take one of those $99 vacations you see on office fax machines every day?
	Lost Gift Cards What happens if you lose a Gift Card you receive for the holidays? How to make sure you get a refund
	Stop those Catalogs! John Matarese shares a new way of stopping all those catalogs that fill your mailbox
	Apple iPhone Broken Glass Screens John Matarese reports on a growing problem with Apple's cool new iPhone...and what potential phone buyers need to do
	Classified Ad Scam John Matarese warns about some newspaper classified Help Wanted ads that are really scams to steal your money
	Free Shipping Secrets John Matarese shows how to get free shipping on almost anything you order online
	Deceptive TV Ads John Matarese warns about ads for super cheap flat screen TV's that are not High Def...and may still be analog
	How to Find a Nintendo Wii John Matarese shares secrets for finding the hard-to-find Nintendo Wii this holiday season
	Avoid Lead Toys from China John Matarese shows us how to avoid Chinese-made toys .... and alerts you to some very American sounding toys that are really imported from China
	Hot Electronics for 2007 John Matarese checks out the hottest electronics this holiday season, that would make anyone smile
	Sudden Speedometer Failure: Consumer Investigation John Matarese investigates the premature failure of speedometers on potentially thousands of popular vehicles: could it happen to yours?
	Daily Money Drains John Matarese has details of little expensese in our daily life that can add up to thousands of dolalrs year
	Get 200,000 Miles out of Any Car John Matarese has secrets for making your current car last 200,000 miles...saving you thousands of dollars in the process Video
	Cheapest Days to Fly John Matarese has details on which days offer the lowest airfares this Holiday season
	Lawyer Letters after a Fender Bender Is there anything you can do to stop the flood of lawyer solicitations after an accident?
	Long Distance Calls to Neighbors? John Matarese warns why a call down the street can sometimes result in Long Distance charges
	Find College Scholarships A recent Harvard grad shares secrets for snagging thousands of dollars in scholarship money
	Hanna Montana Ticket Investigation John Matarese has details on several state investigations into where all the Hannah Montana tickets went
	Wal-Mart Price Differences John Matarese discovers why you may want to check Wal-Mart's website before you shop in their stores

Contact John Matarese

A veteran reporter and two-time Emmy Award winner, John Matarese is our Don't Waste Your Money consumer reporter. Each week he keeps viewers updated on the latest consumer information with Scam Alerts and Product Recalls. And when he finds a service taking advantage of us, he's not afraid to say "Doesn't that stink!" John's goal is to help viewers find good values and avoid bad deals, with his signature line: "Don't Waste Your Money."

    "I truly enjoy being able to advise people, and steer them away from the scams and bad deals that any of us can fall victim to. It's always a pleasure when a viewer says 'thanks' for helping them avoid a frustrating problem or find the best product."
    When not clipping coupons, John enjoys writing a newsletter, speaking to community groups, bike riding and skiing with his family, and attempting his own auto repair (often unsuccessfully) to save money. Among his most memorable activities was the four years he taught journalism to inner city high school students .
    Have a question? Click HERE TO CONTACT JOHN MATARESE

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