Consumer writer Gregory Karp of the Chicago Tribune lists likes and dislikes from a decade of work on his beat:
LIKES:
•Shaving with an old-fashioned double-edge safety razor and lather brush
•$7 prescription eyeglasses
•Energy-saving CFL light bulbs
•Rechargeable batteries
•Car tires ordered online and delivered to my front door
•Consignment-shop clothing
DISLIKES:
•Time-share vacation
•Extended warranty
•Cash-value life insurance
•Identity theft protection
•Pet insurance
•Home warranty
•Pricey HDMI audio/video cable
•Stock-picking mutual funds
Contact Gregory Karp at gkarp@tribune.com.
