Kevin Brasler

Kevin Brasler, executive editor at Consumers’ Checkbook, a publication from the Center for the Study of Services, a nonprofit consumer-research organization, Washington, DC. Checkbook.org

Are Product Warranties Ever Worth It?
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Are Product Warranties Ever Worth It?

Kevin Brasler | April 24, 2023

Protect your purchase by buying an extended warranty!” We hear this all the time when buying appliances, electronics and other…

When Is a Sale Not a Sale?
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When Is a Sale Not a Sale?

Kevin Brasler | April 9, 2023

Answer: When there’s always a sale—and that happens all the time, according to the nonprofit Consumers’ Checkbook. New research shows…

“Only One Room Left” Hotel Warnings Are a Trick

“Only One Room Left” Hotel Warnings Are a Trick

Kevin Brasler | November 5, 2019

Don’t let warnings that hotel rooms are selling out prevent you from searching for a better deal from travel websites. Here’s how.

Home Warranties Are Horrible Deals

Home Warranties Are Horrible Deals

Kevin Brasler | August 19, 2019

Here’s why home warranties may not give you what you expect.