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: Egg Prices

Don’t Waste Your Money: Egg Prices

For weeks, we have been seeing reports about soaring egg prices, but we wanted to know what it will take for them to come back down. Consumer reporter John Matarese has answers so you don’t waste your money.

Don't Waste Your Money: Premium Gas Surcharge

Don’t Waste Your Money: Premium Gas Surcharge

Gas prices are starting to rise again after their December lows. But for some drivers, those prices are even higher. John Matarese looks at the high price of premium, so you don’t waste your money.

Don't Waste Your Money: Skimpflation

Don’t Waste Your Money: Skimpflation

"Shrinkflation" was one of the biggest buzz words of 2022, with grocery products raising prices and giving us less all the time. But for 2023, there appears to be a new trend called "skimp-flation.

Don't Waste You Money: Junk Mail

Don’t Waste Your Money: Junk Mail

Mail theft and missing mail has been a major problem all year. With many people saying they sometimes don't get mail for days, one woman has the opposite problem, she gets too much mail! John Matarese looks into how this can happen.

Don't Waste Your Money: Subscription Renewal Scams

Don’t Waste Your Money: Subscription Renewal Scams

There's a warning about a strange email many people are getting saying it's time to renew an online subscription for next year. WCCB Charlotte's John Matarese says watch out if you get it so you don't waste your money.

Don't Waste Your Money: Facebook Christmas Scams

Don’t Waste Your Money: Facebook Christmas Scams

A warning about scams on Facebook that are targeting people in need of money, or companionship around the holidays. In today's "Don't Waste Your Money", John Matarese shows some of the top ones to watch for.