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	Sears Military Clothing Line Angers Veterans John Matarese explains why some Veterans are so outraged about the new line of Army-inspired clothing at Sears
	Where The Jobs Are: Who's Still Hiring John Matarese has tips for finding a job in today's troubled economy...and shows which businesses are still hiring despite the slowdown. Video
	Work-At-Home Jobs That Really Work! John Matarese shows which companies are offering legitimate home based jobs... and the warning signs a job may be a scam. Video
	Circuit City Liquidation: Deal Or Waste Of Time? John Matarese checks out the deals at Circuit City's going-out-of-business sales to see how much you are really saving.
	Save $1,000 By The Holidays John Matarese shows how some moms are saving hundreds of dollars every month ...and shares some other ways to save as much as $1,000 in a few months. Video
	Is A 2nd Stimulus Check Coming in January? John Matarese has the latest on the chances for a second Stimulus, with Democrats winning more seats in Congress on Election Day
	Dollar Stores: What to Buy, what Not to Buy John Matarese investigates the best and worst items to buy at Dollar Stores...and shares some do's and don'ts
	401k Plans: 50% Return on your Money! John Matarese explains why pulling out or stopping your 401k plan is rarely a good idea
	Which Bills to Pay First, Which to Pay Last John Matarese shows which are your most important monthly bills, if money is tight right now
	Debt Negotiators: The Pros and Cons John Matarese looks at the upside and downside to hiring a Debt Negotiator to reduce your credit card bills and other debts
	Sarah Palin Eyeglasses Hot, Hot, Hot! John Matarese shows one consumer product that's selling like gangbusters right now: but how much will it cost? Video
	Good Credit, Turned Down for Loan! John Matarese explains why some people with even very good credit are now being denied home and car loans.... and what you can do
	Idea: Give the $700 Billion to every American Family! John Matarese checks out an email campaign claiming the money in the Bailout Bill would be better spent by distributing it among every family in the USA
	What Happens if your Bank Fails John Matarese checks out what happens if your bank is next to be taken over: will you have full and immediate access to your money?
	Ways To Save On College Textbooks John Matarese shares tips for cutting your textbook costs as much as 50 percent. Video
	Oprah and Rachael Ray Green Tea Hoax Are Oprah and Rachael Ray really endorsing some brands of Green Tea....or is it just a trick to get your money? Video
	Political Do-Not-Call List Latest Will a Poltical Do Not Call list stop campaign calls? How can you join?
	Magic Jack: Free Long Distance Calls with a catch John Matarese looks at the pros and cons of a new super cheap calling system called "Magic Jack"
	Find College Scholarships A recent Harvard grad shares secrets for snagging thousands of dollars in scholarship money
	Billy Mays "Awesome Auger:" How awesome is it? John Matarese checks out Billy's Mays latest pitch -- the "Awesome Auger" -- and why some buyers are unhappy Video

	Worst Words to use in a Resume John Matarese lists some of the biggest resume cliches, that will land your resume in the trash can
	Back-to-School Shopping Secrets John Matarese shows some ways to save even more on your back-to-school shopping
	Defective Tire Valves blamed for Blowouts, Accidents An alarming new report claims 6 million tires on the road are at risk of blowing out and causing a serious, even fatal accident.
	New Online Coupons Can Slash Your Grocery Bill John Matarese reports on a new type of online coupon that can cut your weekly grocery bill dramatically. Video
	Carpool to Cut your Commuting Costs John Matarese shows us how more commuters are turning to carpooling this year...but has some cautions before you sign up Video
	Cut Your Cooling Costs Avoid a $200 electric bill: John Matarese has tips to help cut your air conditioning bill during the upcoming hot spell
	Do Hybrids Really Save Money Over Gas Cars? John Matarese has a consumer investigation into whether a hybrid like the the Toyota Prius really saves money compared with compact gas powered vehicles or E85 Flex Fuel cars Video
	Fuel Saving Gadget that Works John Matarese finds one gas saving gadget that actually works as promised. But do you really need it? Video
	Teenager finds Secret Airline Fare Sales John Matarese interviews a "whiz kid" teen who has unlocked secret, hidden fare sales that many travel websites won't show Video
	Gas Saving Myths John Matarese looks at some of the top myths about ways to get better mileage....and sorts through those that work, those that don't, and those that are just plain silly
	Shrinking Products John Matarese shows some of the newest products to get smaller in the grocery aisle
	Cars that get 30 Miles Per Gallon Can't find a Prius....or simply don't want a hybrid? John Matarese lists some other cars that get more than 30 mpgs! Video
	Will your VCR still work after the Digital TV Switchover? John Matarese looks into whether you will still be able to record TV shows onto a VCR after February 2009
	Great eBay Deals through Misspellings John Matarese shares a secret for finding great deals on eBay...with very few competing bidders!
	Toyota Truck Rust Problems John Matarese looks into a rust problem with thousands of Toyota trucks, and what the automaker is doing about it Video
	"Monster" TV Cables vs Cheapie Brands John Matarese investigates if pricey Monster Cables will really give you a better picture on your TV
	Where are all the TV Converter Boxes? John Matarese looks into why so many stores say they have no DTV converter boxes Video
	Sarah Jessica Parker $9 Dresses John Matarese checks out the new $9 dress collection from Sarah Jessica Parker: is she kidding? Video
	DirectBuy: Great Savings or a Bum Deal? John Matarese looks into Direct Buys claims of huge savings on home furnishings... and what can happen if you decide you want to leave the buying club after you sign a contract
	Disney World Savings Secrets High gas prices and the economy have you postponing a trip to Disney? Then check out some of John Matarese's money saving secrets
	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
	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
	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
	"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
	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

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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