Betty's Best Tips: Here are links to popular topics such as top scams, how to block robocalls, free credit freezes
Note: Effective Oct. 4, 2023, I am no longer with the Akron Beacon Journal. I am now the national consumer reporter for USA Today.
The following links are to columns and stories on popular topics that Akron Beacon Journal/USA Today Network Consumer Columnist and medical reporter Betty Lin-Fisher has written.
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Betty Lin-Fisher's past advice on natural gas, electricity, Utility Guide
If you're looking for Betty's energy advice on natural gas and electricity options, you can find a step-by-step Utility Guide here or www.tinyurl.com/UtilityGuide This also includes the most up-to-date best fixed price in light of soaring natural gas prices.
If you're looking for Betty's most recent stories and columns, go here or to www.tinyurl.com/bettylinfisher
Healthy Actions
Here's a link to Betty's Healthy Actions columns, which are a monthly feature on a different medical topic with local experts or go to www.tinyurl.com/BettyHealthyActions
Betty's Best Tips
Betty's Best Tips: A probate judge's tips for end-of-life-planning for all ages
Betty's Best Tips: Here's how to notify creditors, utilities after death of a loved one
Betty's Best Tips: Know the difference between joint and authorized user credit card accounts
Betty's Best Tips: Stay alert to avoid scams
Betty's Best Tips: Credit freezes protect you better than credit monitoring
Betty's Best Tips: Checking your credit report is important: here's how
Betty's Best Tips: Here's more on what new FirstEnergy credits, settlement means for you
Betty's Best Tips: Email access in the wrong hands can spell trouble
Betty's Best Tips: Tips to protect yourself from cyberattacks with crisis in Ukraine
Betty's Best Tips: Don't put off getting life affairs in order
Betty's Best Tips: Beware of fake ads for goods you've been eyeing
Betty's Best Tips: Need Medicare Help? Start here (published Oct. 2022)
Betty's Best Tips: Here's the latest on recycling (May 2021)
Betty's Best Tips: Sick of robocalls? Nomorobo is a possible option
Betty's Best Tips: What to do if you are victim in a potential data breach
Betty's Best Tips: Checking carbon monoxide detectors saves lives
Betty's Best Tips: Here's how to research nursing home care, complaints
Betty's Best Tips: Here's what to do with used or leftover medications, equipment
Betty's Best Tips: Elaborate scam works victim over time
Betty's Best Tips: Learn from my mistake. Slow down and take the time to research before acting
Bettys Best Tips: Don't let scammers take over your Smart TV
Betty's Best Tips: Did you get a 1099 tax form in error saying you claimed unemployment benefits? You are not alone in the ID theft/fraud. Here's what to do (This is the first of two columns I wrote. The link to the second column is at the top of the first column.
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