Herb Weisbaum is a reporter, columnist, and host of the podcast "ConsumerMan." With a focus on consumer protection, Herb's work aims to save people time and money by helping them avoid scams and rip-offs. His articles cover a wide range of topics, including cybersecurity, personal finance, and consumer rights.
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Herb Weisbaum's coverage is primarily focused on personal finance and consumer protection, with a significant portion devoted to "how-to" guides and government announcements. This indicates that he may be responsive to pitches offering practical advice for consumers related to personal finance or insights into new regulations impacting consumers.
Given the emphasis on "how-to" guides, providing clear and actionable tips for consumers would likely resonate well with Herb. Pitches should also consider focusing on topics such as online scams, cybersecurity, technology in relation to personal finance management.
As his geographic focus is national (United States), it would be beneficial for pitches to include information relevant specifically to US-based consumer protection laws or financial trends.
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It's not summer yet, but vacation season is already in full swing for both domestic and overseas trips.
By: Herb Weisbaum
For trips within the U.S., if your flight is canceled for any reason, the airline is required by federal regulation to provide a full refund.
The nation’s airlines want to kill a new federal rule that would require them to disclose “ancillary” fees—extra costs for baggage, canceling a reservation, or
Beginning later this year, consumers who use Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services should have an easier time disputing charges or getting refunds when they have p
By: Herb Weisbaum
Millions of Americans believe nutritional supplements provide health benefits. They’re convinced the “natural” ingredients in these non-prescription products (p
By: Herb Weisbaum
Americans use a lot of prescription meds: Sixty-six percent of all adults in the U.S. -131 million people - take at least one.
By: Herb Weisbaum
Vroom, a Texas-based company that until January sold used cars online, has agreed to settle a FTC lawsuit by agreeing to refund $1 mi
Ads for Home Title Lock feature a former FBI agent, convicted felon, or prominent politician warning about "a serious cyberthreat and growing problem"
Don't assume that gas station credit cards offer the best discounts or rebates on fill-ups. General-purpose cash-back cards are typically more rewarding.
Vehicle-service-contract company CarShield will change its business practices and pay a $10 million monetary judgment to resolve deceptive advertising charges b
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