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Feds Withhold Cell Phone Safety Data, Suit Charges Government hides stats on cell-phone traffic deaths.

Class-Action Scam Threatens Consumers Supposed lawsuit settlement is bogus.

December 2, 2008

Homes Lose More Value In Third Quarter Largest annual fall in 39 years, according to Freddie Mac.

Chinese Infant Death Toll from Tainted Formula Rises Six infants dead, thousands sick from melamine.

7 Products with Falling Price Tags At a time when many prices are soaring, these seven goods and services are bucking the trend.

Delta Cuts Flights in Slowing Economy Airline struggling to fill passenger cabins.

Maximizing Your 401(k) Contribution Save income tax, and set your 401(k) contributions to maximize your employer's match, says CPA George Saenz.

6 Tips for Savvy Holiday Shipping Here's how to determine what shipping options will get your gifts to their destination safely, on time and without busting your budget.

Lower "Scorching" Winter Heat Bills Despite the recent drop in crude oil prices, keeping warm this winter is likely to have a chilling effect on your household budget.

29 Percent Shop Online at Work Half of employers monitor workers' online activities.

FBI Warns Holiday Shoppers to Avoid Online Crooks Keep yourself safe from scammers while hunting bargains.

Age-Related Hearing Loss May Be in the Genes Malfunctioning gene can cause damage in ears.

Grant Scheme Targets Iowa College Students Attorney General goes after counterfeit check scammers.

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December 1, 2008

FDA Rolls Out Food Safety Plan Agency touts accomplishments, sidesteps criticism for melamine response.

OPEC Unable to Stop Gas Prices' Slide Oil down to $54 a barrel, gas trending well below $2.

Industry May Cut $2 Trillion in Credit Card Lines Bad economy, risk aversion causes banks to pull back.

Scientists Link Fast Food to Alzheimer's Diets high in fat and cholestrol may contribute to dementia.

Travel Operator Accused Of Selling Phony Trips Company sold $900,000 worth of trips never booked.

Cell Phone Conversations Distract Drivers, Study Finds Research indicates that phone chats are more dangerous than talking to friends in car.

FDA Warns Consumers Not to Buy Pet Turtles Yellow-bellied sliders, map turtles may contain Salmonella risk.

Researchers Seek Safer Obesity Drug Alternatives sought for dangerous diet pills.

November 30, 2008

Some Melamine in Infant Formula is OK, FDA Says Agency reverses course after declaring chemical unsafe.

Get Your Home a Flood Insurance Checkup Reexamine your risk for flood damage.

"Underground Economy" for Crime Thrives, Report Says Black market for stolen data prospers even in bad times.

Holiday Turkeys: Pricing Disputes, Kitchen Conflagrations Early birds don't always get the worm, shoppers find.

Black Friday Spending Up 3% Consumers defy pundits' predictions.

Mortgage Rates Are Falling. Time to Refi? The Fed's promise to buy toxic mortgage debt is driving mortgage rates down. Is the time right to seek a refi?

4 Things to Know Before You Refinance Before you rush to refi, take these steps to determine if the move will be good for you.

5 Big Bills You Can Cut Fast Rising prices and a sinking economy are pushing families to the brink. Here are five ways to cut costs fast.

7 Big Holiday Budget Busters Retailers are pulling out all the stops to get you to overspend this holiday season. Here are seven surefire ways to make it easy for them.

Who's In Charge of Your Healthcare? Is it your doctor, the government, your insurer, or nobody?

November 29, 2008

Banks Set New Record for Fees in 2008 Bankrate.com study finds record-high fees on everything from ATMs to bounced checks.

Rethinking Retirement in Uncertain Times Traditional retirement is undergoing transformation. For many, it's likely to happen later, and it may involve work.

November 28, 2008

Wal-Mart Worker Killed In Black Friday Stampede Pregnant woman injured in bargain-hunters' frenzy.

Binge Drinking May Drive Heart Disease Study documents processes that can damage artery walls.

Mileage Claims Fall Apart in Real World Real-world driving can savage manufacturer fuel-efficiency claims.

Interest Rate Roundup Here are the latest interest rates and commentary on five common consumer banking products.

November 27, 2008

Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6 Percent The benchmark 30-year fixed-rate loan fell to 5.97 percent in Bankrate's weekly survey.

Americans Less Clueless about Mortgages More people know what kind of mortgage they have than last year, but more also worry about making home payments..

Top 10 Bargain Rides The most basic cars on the market today would have been considered mid-level a decade ago. These cars are the best bargains out there.

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November 26, 2008

Mars Extends Pet Food Recall; More Salmonella Found Expanded recall covers cat food sold in East Coast states.

Consumers Cautioned About Dangerous Toys Watchdog group warns of potential dangers for kids.

Give Thanks for Falling Gas Prices National average is at $1.86 a gallon.

Feds Report More Signs of Recession Government statistics show bad tidings in October.

Seven Reasons Not to Trade In Your Gas Guzzler Trading in a larger vehicle just to save money on gas is generally a losing proposition.

ID Thieves Target Home Equity Lines With identity theft on the rise, scammers are targeting homeowners with substantial equity in their homes.

More Evidence Consumers Plan to Reduce Holiday Spending Survey finds more shoppers tightening belts and staying home.

Mortgage Rates Plunge as Fed Buys Up Loans Fed buys billions in securitized home loans, driving rates down.

Bayer Pays $97 Million to Settle Kickback Charges Government accused company of paying suppliers to use their products.

Some Money Market Funds Now Insured For a short period of time, the U.S. government is granting insurance coverage to some money market funds.

November 25, 2008

FDA Finds Melamine in U.S. Infant Formula Agency insists amounts were "minute" and do not pose an immediate danger.

Warning Signs that You Need Help with Debt These 15 signals let you know you're drowning in debt and it's time to call in a financial fitness expert.

Builders Try to Spruce Up Buyers' Credit Some home builders are implementing credit-coaching programs to jump-start housing sales, says the Real Estate Adviser.

Fed Throws $800 Billion Lifeline to Consumers Government will purchase more mortgages, offer backing for loans.

Home Prices Post Record Decline Reduction in third quarter is largest on record.

Consumer Confidence Rebounds in November Low gas prices spur optimism.

Tips for Saving on Black Friday Experts recommend tips for getting the most bang for your buck on the busiest shopping day of the year.

IIHS Picks Safest Vehicles for 2009 Ford, Volvo, Honda lead winners' circle.

Store Credit Card a Good Deal? At a department store checkout, you're often asked if you want a store credit card. Is it worth the instant discount?

Banks Increase Direct Marketing Spending Budget cuts, bad economy haven't stopped flood of advertising mail.

Texas Sues Online Retailers Companies hoodwinked customers into expensive new deals.

Love Triumphs in Celebration Studios Case Brides get happy ending as wedding photos are released.

Colorado Tackles Mortgage Fraud Schemes Marketers barred from selling risky loans.

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November 24, 2008

Job Security Lacking This Holiday Season Increased debt loads have many Americans feeling pressure.

Retailers' "Desperation" to Mark Black Friday Shoppers can find good deals with a little investigation.

Cheap Oil May Be Economic Stimulus Ebb and flow of markets may provide relief people seek.

California Consumers to Get $3 Refunds from Wal-Mart State finds price-scanning errors result in overcharges at checkout.

Existing Home Sales Drop in October Realtors say housing stimulus is needed to stabilize market.

Thieves Steal Tools from Kansas Animal Shelter Bandits rob supplies to build new housing for pets.

Holiday Visit Can Be a Wake-Up Call It's challenging to keep tabs on elders who live alone and far away.

Mississippi Still Dealing with Katrina Repair Fraud Three years later, victims still being taken advantage of.

Massachusetts Challenges Auto Insurance Rate Structure Attorney General accuses company of discriminating against customers.

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November 23, 2008

Invest Now or Give Up Gains Forever If you fail to invest in a retirement account this year, the opportunity will be gone forever.

An Upside to the Down Market: A Lower Tax Bill Investors use tax loss harvesting to their advantage.

When in Doubt, Leave Nothing Out Disclose all issues when selling your home.

November 22, 2008

States Want Stronger Used Car Rule Buyers should be told if vehicles have been wrecked or flooded.

Stock Swoon Creates a Chance to 'Buy Low' The stock market's recent struggles may make now the perfect time to "buy low" and reap rewards later.

Weekly Interest Rate Roundup Here are the latest interest rates and commentary on five common consumer banking products.

Agencies Unlikely to Swap Car Loans Because car loans typically are not assumable, agencies are unlikely to offer a driver a swap.

November 21, 2008

Humane Society Accuses Petland of Supporting Puppy Mills Retail pet store denies claims, insists it treats animals well.

How Would GM Bankruptcy Affect You? What would a General Motors bankruptcy mean for car owners? Here are some possible answers.

Gas Prices Fall Below $2 a Gallon National average has dropped $1.10 from last year.

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Suspend Foreclosures Mortgage giants will give homeowners a break for holiday season.

Medicare Fraud Risk Grows for Some Shady sales agents put seniors at increased risk of falling victim to Medicare fraud.

Industry Troubles Cloud LA Car Show Attendees burdened by failing economy, weak sales.

Gift Card Spending Drops Sales to fall six percent from last year, retailers say.

Holiday Shoppers Continue to Look Online Bargain hunting, convenience keep buyers surfing the Web.

ADHD Meds Seen as Safe for Kids New research refutes fears that medicines cause genetic damage.

Scientists on Trail of Fountain of Youth Chemical could improve cell life, slow aging, and defeat disease.

November 20, 2008

Carmakers Get Neither Love Nor Money From Congress Dems reject pleas for bailout funds, want specific spending plans.

Americans Tap Savings to Cope with Economy Experts advise other measures before depleting nest eggs.

Bankruptcy "Reform" Fails to Deliver Tough new laws don't prevent rich or poor from filing.

Researchers Suggest Fast Food Ad Ban to Attack Obesity Study suggests removing TV ads would cut down on bad messaging.

Marijuana Might Reduce Memory Impairment Researchers investigate THC as potential Alzheimer's treatment.

Hannah Montana Overtakes Bratz on Girls' Holiday List Boys still prefer video games as No.1 gift.

How Old Are You Really? Research may help determine better ways to use aging treatments.

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November 19, 2008

Consumer Prices Plunge in October One-month decline is largest on record in sixty years.

U.S. Faces Shortage of Primary Care Physicians Doctors frustrated with paperwork, lack of time to see patients.

eHarmony Agrees to Launch Same-Sex Dating Site Online dating site promises to treat all match-seekers fairly.

Target Misses Price Target, Backs Out of Sale Britax car seats mispriced on Target site, store refuses to complete sales.

Oil and Gas Supplies Rise Stockpiling continues to push prices downward.

Nestle Recalls Lean Cuisine Meals Chicken dinners recalled due to plastic pieces.

Budget Holiday Shopping Without Being a "Scrooge" Tips for gift-buying without breaking the bank.

Illinois Sues Seven Companies for Mortgage Rescue Fraud Attorney General warns against scams targeting homeowners in trouble.

Bankrupt Tweeter Persuaded to Honor Gift Certificates State Attorneys General strong-arm retailer to make good on its deals.

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November 18, 2008

Humane Society Warns Against Buying Puppies from Pet Stores Puppy mills mistreat animals and farm them out to retailers.

Poor Reception for XM-Sirius Shuffle Some listeners lose track of their favorite channels; stock tanks.

Another Glimmer of Hope in The Housing Market Home sales rise five percent in the Sunshine State.

Paulson Rejects Bailout Money for Detroit Treasury head says automakers should get help from other sources.

Democrats May Shelve Mandatory Arbitration New Congress, White House may clamp down on contract clauses.

Unhappy People Watch More TV Excessive tube viewing may indicate deeper problems.

Asthma May Be Overdiagnosed Canadian patients may be getting treatments they don't need.

Aspirin May Lower PSA Levels in Men But anti-inflammatory drugs may mask evidence of prostate cancer.

How Often Will You Use That Treadmill? Overly idealistic expectations lead to bad results.

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November 17, 2008

Buyers' Beware Market Get to know yourself as a homebuyer before committing to any deal.

Economists' Panel Sees Prolonged Recession Roundtable predicts unemployment will rise to 7.5 percent

Keeping Your Health Insurance When You're Unemployed Recession also means many people will lack coverage.

As College Tuition Skyrockets, So Does Presidents' Pay Competition for prestigious faculty turns costly.

Poll Finds Lingering Confusion Around Digital TV Transition Many households will lose service after switchover without information.

Iowa Hangs Up on Charity Telemarketers Attorney General cuts off solicitors for abusive practices.

Adult Smoking Rates Show Slight Drop But more people need to quit for real progress to be made.

Consumers Warned of Extortion Scam by FDA Impersonators Fraudsters con victims into wiring money for nonexistent prescription drugs.

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