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: Organic Food

To spend, or not to spend. When it comes to organic food, it can be much more expensive than regular food. John Matarese has some food for thought, so you don't waste your money.

Don’t Waste Your Money: Mice Eating Wiring

We have a warning for anyone who parks their car outdoors at night. John Matarese shows us why more and more car owners are getting hit with bills for rodent damage so you don't waste your money.

Don’t Waste Your Money: Price Wars Return

Remember pre pandemic? When stores would battle for your dollar? That may be coming back! John Matarese shows some prices that may be coming down so you don't waste your money.

Don’t Waste Your Money: Soaring Electric Bills

Just like everything else, inflation is hitting our electric bills. In today's "Don't Waste Your Money",  John Matarese looks at simple ways to save on your next bill without sacrificing cool air.

Don’t Waste Your Money: Hyundai and Kia

Good news for some of the many Hyundai and Kia owners whose cars have been vandalized or stolen. The companies will soon start sending cash to owners. John Matarese has all the details in this morning's "Don't Waste Your Money".

Don’t Waste Your Money: Housing Ice Age

The pandemic took a major toll on the housing market. Buyers and sellers are still feeling this today. But what comes next? John Matarese has more on what potential homeowners can expect in an all new "Don't Waste Your Money".

Don’t Waste Your Money: Bed, Bath and Beyond

By now you have probably heard that Bed, Bath, and Beyond is the latest retailer to file bankruptcy. Sales are now underway. But, consumer reporter John Matarese shows us why many shoppers are disappointed so you don't waste your money.

Don’t Waste Your Money: Wasted Food

Imagine throwing away hundreds of dollars of groceries. A new report says that's exactly what many families do. John Matarese shows how to cut back what you toss – so you don't waste your money.

Don’t Waste Your Money: Converter Thieves

With catalytic converter thieves getting more brazen all the time, it seems there is no way to stop them. But, there are some inexpensive devices that may prevent this theft from happening. Consumer reporter John Matarese shows us some things you can do, so you don't waste your money.