John Matarese

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A veteran reporter and two-time Emmy Award winner, John Matarese is our Don’t Waste Your Money Consumer Reporter. Each week, he keeps viewers updated on the latest consumer information with Scam Alerts and Product Recalls. And when he finds a service taking advantage of us, he’s not afraid to say “Doesn’t that stink!”

John’s goal is to help viewers find good values and avoid bad deals, with his signature line: “Don’t Waste Your Money.”

“I truly enjoy being able to advise people and steer them away from the scams and bad deals that any of us can fall victim to. It’s always a pleasure when a viewer says ‘thanks’ for helping them avoid a frustrating problem or find the best product.”

When not clipping coupons, John enjoys speaking to community groups, bike riding and skiing with his family, and attempting his own auto repair (often unsuccessfully) to save money.

Articles

Don't Waste Your Money: Auto Parts Shortages

Don’t Waste Your Money: Auto Parts Shortages

It has been a long wait for some auto parts since the pandemic, but now it is getting even tougher in some cases due to the ongoing UAW strike. John Matarese reports in today's Don't Waste Your Money.

Don't Waste Your Money: Missing Key Fobs

Don’t Waste Your Money: Missing Key Fobs

If you've ever lost or misplaced your car key, you're not alone. John Matarese breaks down why it's become a big problem for Toyota owners in an all new Don't Waste Your Money.

Don't Waste Your Money: Summer Concert Tickets

Don’t Waste Your Money: Fraudulent Concert Tickets

A warning to anyone buying tickets for a concert this summer. The Better Business Bureau is getting hundreds of complaints about fraudulent tickets that won't get you in the gate. Consumer Reporter John Matarese shows what to watch for, so you don't waste your money.

Don't Waste Your Money: Travel Costs

Don’t Waste Your Money: Travel Costs

Later this week, millions of Americans will be hitting the road for the 4th of July. While gas prices are down a bit, other prices are up. Consumer reporter John Matarese looks into the high cost of summer, so you don't waste your money.

Don't Waste Your Money: Summer Car Maintenence Myths

Don’t Waste Your Money: Summer Car Maintenance Myths

Some common car care tips that our parents taught us, like when to get an oil change, and when to change your tires, are no longer true with todays newer cars. John Matarese shows us some car maintenance myths so you don't waste your money.

Don't Waste Your Money:stop Pop Up Ads

Don’t Waste Your Money: Stop Pop-Up Ads

If you use Facebook on your phone you have probably seen it; popup ads offering an amazon gift card or maybe even a free iPhone! John Matarese found some ways to block them so you don't waste your money.