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Software company Expensify admits to outsourcing work containing sensitive data

One expert says consumers who used the company’s service could be vulnerable to cyberattack

Read article 11/30/2017

By Amy Martyn

How the new Republican tax plan may affect the average consumer

While some middle-income earners could see reductions, experts say the plan is biased toward upper income households

Read article 11/30/2017

By Mark Huffman

Car 'subscriptions' give consumers an alternative to owning a car

Volvo and Ford try to expand the concept

Read article 11/30/2017

By Mark Huffman

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Here’s how dogs can help their owners cope with holiday stress

A study finds dogs are a source of moral support and distraction from stressful events

Read article 11/30/2017

By Sarah D. Young

Model year 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrids recalled

The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle fuse that may fracture

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 39,915 model year 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrids.

The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle (EV) fuse that may fracture after repeated high-load driving conditions such as climbing long hills.

The failed fuse may cause the hybrid system to shut down resulting in the loss of power.

Loss of power while driving at higher speeds can increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EV fuse, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin January 8, 2018.

Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0R.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing is recalling 39,915 model year 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrids.The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle...

11/30/2017

By James Limbach

Holiday toys not to give based on recent recalls

Consumers should be sure not to give kids these toys this holiday season

Read article 11/29/2017

By Sarah D. Young

Processed bone treats can be dangerous to dogs, FDA warns

Here’s what you can give your pet instead

Read article 11/29/2017

By Sarah D. Young

Bitcoin's value surges past $10,000

The digital currency has increased its value 940 percent in 2017

Read article 11/29/2017

By Mark Huffman

Banks are paying more for your deposits

But does it pay to give them your money?

Read article 11/29/2017

By Mark Huffman

Three holiday health hazards to guard against

Tips for staying healthy while traveling

Read article 11/28/2017

By Sarah D. Young

Study finds Walmart.com closing the price gap with Amazon

Experts say consumers can find notably lower prices on certain products

Read article 11/28/2017

By Mark Huffman

Deals on holiday electronics may be thanks to child labor

Consumers urged to consider brands’ child labor ties when shopping

Read article 11/27/2017

By Mark Huffman

Tips for pet-proofing your home for the holidays

Ornaments and holiday decor might cause problems for your pet

Read article 11/27/2017

By Sarah D. Young

Fewer than half the world's 50 busiest airports are smoke-free

CDC report warns many travelers are exposed to secondhand smoke

Read article 11/27/2017

By Mark Huffman

Picking the best gift card this holiday season

Giving a gift card can guarantee that the recipient gets something they want

Read article 11/27/2017

By Mark Huffman

Ford recalls model year 2017 F-150s with ten-speed transmissions

The transmission may not respond to movement of the shift lever

Ford Motor Company is recalling 11,783 model year 2017 F-150s equipped with ten-speed transmissions.

The pin that attaches the transmission shift linkage to the transmission may come out, preventing the transmission from responding to movement of the shift lever.

The disconnected linkage may cause the vehicle to not move forward or backward as selected by the driver with the shift lever.

Additionally, despite selecting 'Park', if the parking brake is not applied, the vehicle may roll. Either situation increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the roll pin with an updated part, free of charge.

The recall is expected to begin December 11, 2017.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S36.

Ford Motor Company is recalling 11,783 model year 2017 F-150s equipped with ten-speed transmissions.The pin that attaches the transmission shift linkag...

11/27/2017

By James Limbach

Browse Current Events by year

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Software company Expensify admits to outsourcing work containing sensitive data

One expert says consumers who used the company’s service could be vulnerable to cyberattack

How the new Republican tax plan may affect the average consumer

While some middle-income earners could see reductions, experts say the plan is biased toward upper income households

Car 'subscriptions' give consumers an alternative to owning a car

Volvo and Ford try to expand the concept

Here’s how dogs can help their owners cope with holiday stress

A study finds dogs are a source of moral support and distraction from stressful events

Model year 2012-2015 Prius Plug-in Hybrids recalled

The hybrid battery contains an Electric Vehicle fuse that may fracture

What to do

Holiday toys not to give based on recent recalls

Consumers should be sure not to give kids these toys this holiday season

Processed bone treats can be dangerous to dogs, FDA warns

Here’s what you can give your pet instead

Bitcoin's value surges past $10,000

The digital currency has increased its value 940 percent in 2017

Banks are paying more for your deposits

But does it pay to give them your money?

Three holiday health hazards to guard against

Tips for staying healthy while traveling

Study finds Walmart.com closing the price gap with Amazon

Experts say consumers can find notably lower prices on certain products

Deals on holiday electronics may be thanks to child labor

Consumers urged to consider brands’ child labor ties when shopping

Tips for pet-proofing your home for the holidays

Ornaments and holiday decor might cause problems for your pet

Fewer than half the world's 50 busiest airports are smoke-free

CDC report warns many travelers are exposed to secondhand smoke

Picking the best gift card this holiday season

Giving a gift card can guarantee that the recipient gets something they want

Ford recalls model year 2017 F-150s with ten-speed transmissions

The transmission may not respond to movement of the shift lever

What to do

The 10 most dangerous toys of 2017

Consumer group says holiday shoppers should avoid buying these toys

Tips for keeping holiday waste down

Focusing on energy-efficiency and waste reduction can help you have a greener holiday

Citibank to compensate some student loan borrowers

$3.75 million settlement will be distributed to affected borrowers

Group finds many consumer products still contain toxic chemicals

Knowing which products pose a risk can help consumers avoid health problems

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