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You might be thrilled when tickets for that sporting event or concert you’ve been dying to attend go on sale - and for a good price too. But it turns out the great deal you thought you had isn’t actually so, due to fees that are hidden in the final price.

If you’re looking to conserve water, lifestyle changes like taking shorter showers, and running full loads of laundry and dishes can help. But you could also have leaks in and around your home that you don’t even know about, and that could cause major problems down the road.

Travel insurance is critical in case of a medical emergency but it’s worthless if you can’t collect. There are some things you can do to help ensure you don’t run into delays.

The Better Business Bureau has issued another warning about how job seekers could get caught up in a scheme to launder money.

Some things to keep in mind to help you save money and aggravation when you travel with your pet.

Environmental groups are calling on the federal government to take bold action to deal with plastic pollution by labeling plastics as a toxic substance.

The ships are getting bigger and more cruise lines are coming this year. Is this a sign of things to come?

A rental car customer paid for collision coverage and thought he was covered, until six months after dropping the car off he got a demand letter to pay up.

Some people are now turning to CBD, a compound in cannabis that won’t get you high, to get some much needed rest. But is it safe and does it work?

New research has found there are few "flushable wipes" on the market that actually live up to that claim.That has groups calling on the government to create new regulations to stop the problem that's been clogging the pipes for years.

A former Facebook adviser is urging governments to make radical changes to social media platforms amid privacy concerns.

You might cancel your service, but that doesn’t mean the payments will stop. A Langley woman was surprised to learn she’d been paying for ADT monitoring that she disconnected in 2016.

Summer is just around the corner and now may be the best time to make summer travel plans. But a new report found many people will ditch a vacation this year because they can't afford it.

Consumer Reports rated a whopping 82 lotions, sprays, sticks, and lip balms, and cut through all the jargon on the labels to help find the best sunscreens.

One of the first steps in battling allergies is to cut down your contact with triggers both outside and inside your home. And there are a number of home appliances you can use to help keep those allergens at bay.

BC HydroHome is a new app to save money on your utility bills and BC Hydro needs more volunteers to test it.

Everything from supplements to sleep has been studied to help alleviate the problem. And with the dangers of opioid use, many people are looking for alternative treatments that are both safe and effective.

A New Westminster woman who gets packages she never ordered was confused to learn they were "returned" items from Amazon customers. How did it happen?

Health experts say the number of insect borne diseases is increasing. Mosquitoes and ticks can spread diseases like West Nile and Lyme. 41 insect repellents were put to the test to find out which work best.

Many retailers are starting to sell membership plans that unlock all kinds of deals, but before you dive in you need to take time to see if it makes sense for you.

A B.C.-based marijuana company is spending millions to expand its cannabis production and manufacturing.

Beware of taking on an extra job. Some might require high upfront costs and trying to avoid paying them could put you at great financial risk.

Grill like the pros with a kamado grill. You don't have to break the bank to do it. There are several less expensive kamado grills on the market and they've been put to the test.

Do you love sharing photos with your family and friends online? You may be sharing a lot more personal information than you think. Find out which websites strip the data and when you need to scrub the information yourself.

Time to get rid of that used car? Learn how to maximize its value. When is a good time to sell and how to cash in?

Big changes could be in store for Instagram users and Canadians are the subjects. Ross McLaughlin has the details.

About two years after a hotel made of "sleeping pods" opened its doors in Whistler, a similar concept is coming to Richmond.

The agency that regulates new home warranty companies in B.C. says they need to do a better job protecting consumers.

Freshening up your mattress is a good idea for many reasons. It can help remove dirt, dust, and other allergens in addition to extending the life of your mattress. And cleaning it is very easy to do.

A Burnaby woman was quoted $21,000 to insure a 2008 Honda Fit. It’s a jump that is 10 times more than what she had been paying. How did it happen?