With Trading Advantage Capital, It’s Pay to Play

A company spokesman says it’s education-based but that’s hardly front and center in ads.

The Argument for TINA.org

Advertising spending totals about $150 billion annually in the United States and $500 billion globally. Many of the dollars spent today on advertising are no longer used for traditional print…

The Myth of Black Friday

Super sales start early, but are they great bargains?

Can an Energy Drink Claim to be Healthy?

Vemma markets Verve as a healthy choice. But is it?

Make Sure Mortgage Relief Programs Really Aren’t Taking Your Cash

The 2008 sub-prime mortgage meltdown and resulting financial crisis means credit is not that easy to come by anymore.  This forces some of us to have to look for alternatives…

TINA.org Files Deceptive Made in USA Complaint Against Williams Sonoma

MADISON, CONN. May 22, 2019 – Williams-Sonoma brands including Williams-Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, PBteen, Pottery Barn Kids, Rejuvenation and West Elm are violating the FTC’s Made in USA standard according…

TINA.org’s Year in Review 2018

It was another successful year outing deceptive marketing on multiple fronts.

Fourth Jeunesse Pyramid Scheme Lawsuit Filed

New lawsuit calls Jeunesse a pyramid scheme while taking aim at product line.

Ad or Not? Khloe Kardashian and Calvin Klein

An official ad campaign announcement has us taking a second look at another big reveal.

Loans from CashCall, WesternSky, and Lakota Cash

Lumanere

There’s a financial wrinkle to this “free” serum.

Ad or Not? Stock Tips Edition

Unbiased, independent investing research or paid-for stock promotion?

TINA.org’s Worst List: 6 Class-Action Settlements that Missed the Mark

These class-action settlements fall short of adequate redress for consumers in the class.

Stone Academy

Reader says for-profit college misled her on the type of job she could get with a degree from the school.

Beware of Credit Card Updating Services

Is your bank giving out information on changes to your credit card accounts?

Sens.: Schools Forcing Arbitration Shouldn’t Get Federal Funds

Senators single out for-profit institutions in letter to the Department of Education.

It’s Not Webster Bank

Texting scam targets both customers and non-customers of Webster Bank.

LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired

LifeLock’s ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?

TINA’s List

Readers have told us to look into these MLMs.

What You Should Know about Jeunesse Global

TINA.org investigation delves into claims by Florida-based anti-aging MLM.