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Thursday Dec. 22, 2011 9:03 AM ET
Pat Foran on shipping last-minute holiday gifts
CTV's consumer affairs expert Pat Foran reveals the best options for late holiday shoppers to ship presents to their loved ones. Full Story
Pat Foran on the best pod coffee makers for your buck
CTV's consumer affairs expert Pat Foran weighs in on the best pod coffee makers for you buck.
Pat Foran on the top tablets for kids
CTV's consumer affairs expert Pat Foran takes a look at the top tablets on the market for kids and which ones offer the most bang for you buck.
Pat Foran on spotting counterfeit goods this season
CTV's consumer affairs expert Pat Foran shares his tips on spotting counterfeit gift picks before you buy them this holiday season.
Pat Foran: How to avoid holiday scams
CTV's consumer affairs expert Pat Foran reveals the five top scams you should watch out for as you shop during the holiday season.
Pat Foran teaches youth financial literacy
In his new book, "The Smart, Savvy Young Consumer," Pat Foran reveals the best tips to get Canada's youth ready for their financial future.
Pat Foran on getting your car ready for winter
CTV's consumer affairs expert Pat Foran shares his tips on getting your car ready winter.
Pat Foran: Beware penny auction websites
CTV consumer affairs expert Pat Foran says that while so-called penny auction websites may be growing in popularity, many consumers who use them end up spending more than they end up saving.
Pat Foran: Coping with unexpected flight changes
CTV's consumer affairs expert Pat Foran shares his tips on coping successfully with unexpected flight changes.
Pat Foran: Tenants' insurance could save you big bucks
Some new renters mistakenly believe their valuables are covered by their landlord -- but that's rarely the case. You should have tenant insurance to protect you and your property. It's estimated about half of all renters don't.
Pat Foran on Canadian and U.S. warranty differences
From cars to clothes -- most of us have noticed that the same items can often cost less in the United States than they do here at home. But as it turns out, there isn't just a product price gap. Some Canadians are finding out that there can be a big gap when it comes to warranties too.
Pat Foran on how students can rent their textbooks
CTV's consumer affairs expert Pat Foran explains a new money-saving option whereby students can save hundreds of dollars by renting their text books.
Pat Foran on whether Costco is worth the cost
CTV's consumer affairs expert Pat Foran blogs about Costco and whether you'll save money by joining the discount club.
Pat Foran: It's almost 'lights out' for traditional bulbs
It's almost lights out for the traditional light bulb. Countries around the world including Canada are moving towards phasing out the sale of inefficient incandescent bulbs. CTV's consumer affairs expert Pat Foran explains
Pat Foran on the best e-readers on the market
Whether you like fiction or non-fiction, romance or mystery you now have the chance to put your favourite books on a portable reading device.
Pat Foran on early back-to-school shopping
It may be hard to believe but many people are already thinking about back-to-school shopping. What's interesting is a new study suggests parents are looking to their keyboard rather than their shopping cart to get back-to-school deals. Pat Foran explains...
Pat Foran reveals the top travel rewards credit cards
Consumer reporter Pat Foran looks at the results from Reward Canada's third annual Top Travel Rewards Credit Cards and reveals which cards took the top spots in each of the categories.
Pat Foran offers lawnmower safety tips
Mowing the lawn may seem like a simple household chore, but it can lead to serious injuries if you don't take the right precautions. Pat Foran explains...
Pat Foran on the age-old debate: lease or buy
It's the age-old debate -- leasing versus buying a car. For many drivers, leasing may seem to be the more affordable option. While there are some benefits, any damage to the car when it's returned can also result in an unwelcome dent to your wallet.
Pat Foran: Is a pressure washer is a good investment?
Canada AM's consumer affairs expert looks into whether power washers -- which can be a great tool for cleaning up the summer patio furniture -- is a worthwhile investment.
Pat Foran on experiential gifts for Father's Day
Canada AM's consumer affairs expert Pat Foran blogs about experience-based gift ideas such as sky-diving, for those looking to get adventurous in their gift-giving.
Pat Foran on the true value of gas points cards
CTV's consumer affairs expert Pat Foran looks into the cost of gasoline and whether customer loyalty cards pay off in the end.
Pat Foran on the cost of getting de-inked
Tattoo removal is one of the fastest growing areas of dermatology as everyone from teens to seniors pays to get rid of them. Lasers are used to blast away the ink particles which are then absorbed by the body's immune system. Pat Foran explains.
