Send a comment on this item to LII: Send a comment on this item to LII staff, who on weekdays will usually reply within 24 hours. Alpha Consumer This blog focuses on "how to save money, avoid scams, manage debt, and be a savvy shopper." Topics include credit card "balance chasers," donating to charity, mortgage points, how to buy an Internet domain name, the recession and weekly spending, how to calculate student loan debt, going green and saving cash, and more. Includes audio and video. Archive goes back to July 2007. From U.S. News & World Report. http://www.usnews.com/money/blogs/alpha-consumer/index.html Asterisk * indicates required field. Your Name Your Email Address * We will not sell or provide your email address to anyone else. Comment * Enter the verification code as it is shown in the box below. This helps prevent automated submissions. *