The Haggler: A Trucker’s Tale of a Rent-to-Own Runaround
A long-haul big-rig driver says he spent $40,000 on a rent-to-own vehicle and has nothing to show for it but…
The Haggler: The Scourge of Taxi TV, and a Tacky Move by HP
Taxi TV cannot disappear quickly enough. And HP tries to pitch an extended warranty to a customer who called to…
The Haggler: Running the Car Rental Agreement Gantlet
A driver whose rental vehicle ends up with a cracked windshield does everything right, yet still ends up with a…
Petrobras Oil Scandal Leaves Brazilians Lamenting a Lost Dream
A far-reaching investigation into corruption at the state oil company has destabilized the government, damaged the economy and wounded national…
The Haggler: I.R.S. Calling to Demand Cash? Don’t Pay Up. Hang Up.
About 900,000 people have reported getting a call from I.R.S. phone scammers, and not all of these people hung up…
Playboy Puts On (Some) Clothes for Newly Redesigned Issue
The magazine still has plenty of semi-nude pictures, which feel more impromptu than posed, as well as long articles.
The Haggler: A Little Walmart Gift Card for You, a Big Payout for Lawyers
A member of a class-action lawsuit received a Walmart gift card as part of a settlement, but because of a…
Fake Online Locksmiths May Be Out to Pick Your Pocket, Too
Odds are good that when you search Google for someone to help you get into your home or car, results…
The Haggler: What’s Harder Than Renting a Car? Filing a Complaint
A customer of Payless Car Rental tries to complain of a long wait and finds herself trapped in a loop…
What Donald Trump’s Plaza Deal Reveals About His White House Bid
The mogul’s purchase of the Plaza Hotel in 1988 offers insight into the methods and thinking of a deal maker…