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Fast food prices are going one way – up

08/31/2022

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New IRS funding may mean more audits and better taxpayer service

08/31/2022

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Walmart unveils top toys of 2022 ahead of the holiday season

08/31/2022

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FTC sues Roomster, charging it with defrauding people seeking apartments

08/31/2022

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Market Pantry White Fudge Animal Cookies recalled

08/31/2022

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Who are you, really? Tech support impersonation scams continue to grow

08/30/2022

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Scammers are victimizing people who sell things online, FTC warns

The agency says consumers can protect themselves by selling to a local buyer

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August 30, 2022

Many consumers still struggle to access financial services

But a survey suggests discrimination is less of a reason than in the past

New scam targets local school sports games streaming services

Victims are being asked to share their social security numbers and credit card information

You need $1,400 to meet today’s emergency expense, report finds

Inflation is making emergencies a lot more expensive

Huffy recalls Blue's Clues ride-on toys

The ride-on toy can tip forward when a young child is riding it

August 29, 2022

Proposed rule change could make it easier to get airline ticket refunds

Travelers need to remember refunds are for cancellations, not overbookings or delays

Did you hear about the student loan forgiveness? Scammers did, too

The rule of thumb to remember is that applying for the program is free for everyone.

Consumers may soon be able to renew their passports online

While the process may still take several weeks, going to the post office may soon be a thing of the past

Here are the cars that are cheapest to insure

If you are in the market for a car, insurance costs should be a consideration

IKEA recalls METALLISK espresso makers

The company says a flaw in the safety valve can lead to burns

August 26, 2022

Holiday shopping deals are coming early this year, suggests one retail expert

Black Friday will still have deals, but on different items than in the past

T-Mobile will use SpaceX satellites to expand coverage areas

The carrier will start with text services in early 2023

The auto industry is tracking housing, with fewer sales but higher prices

Electric and fuel-efficient sedans are seeing the most activity

Fast food restaurants making changes to speed up drive-thru times

Experts offer suggestions on how consumers can save time and get better deals, too

Fire hazard leads to recall of nearly 250,000 Hyundai Palisades

The harness may catch fire while 2020-2022 models are parked or being driven

Peloton will now sell products and apparel in U.S. Amazon stores

The company is expanding beyond its own website

August 25, 2022

Airfare deals are plentiful this fall, an industry watcher says

Know about the 'Goldilocks Window?' You should…

Favorite food prices too high? Here are some cheaper alternatives

Experts offer some suggestions for saving money and staying healthy

Walmart+ members now have access to new store rewards program

The company is first focusing on making the program available to Walmart+ members

Home sales are still falling but rents are still rising

Renting in the suburbs is especially expensive

USDA warns of contaminated Perdue chicken tenders

The product has already been pulled from grocers' freezers

August 24, 2022

New identity theft study says the U.S. has moved from pandemic to scamdemic

Experts weigh in with their best tips to keep ID thieves away

American Airlines clarifies refund policy after canceling 31,000 flights

The airline is trying to establish a norm on how far out it makes schedule changes

Consumers face much higher natural gas prices this winter

The U.S. is exporting more of the fuel to Europe

Lunch meat prices are on the rise in the heart of back-to-school season

As costs for just about everything continue to increase, parents are forced to make tough budgeting decisions

President Biden announces plan to forgive some federal student loan debt

The move would benefit millions of borrowers

Concert-goers should beware of the Ticketmaster imposter scam

You may get charged more for your tickets or get no tickets at all

Lyons Magnus recalls additional nutritional and beverage products

The products may be contaminated with Cronobacter sakazakii and Clostridium botulinum

August 23, 2022

Amazon files suit against alleged tech support scam operator

The company offers a new self-reporting tool to help consumers fend off scammers

Recalls have skyrocketed in 2022 and are on track to set a record

Consumers need to stay informed about potentially defective or unsafe products

Hyundai and Kia owners are now targets of car thieves, thanks to TikTok

A viral video shows viewers how to steal these cars

The housing market is ‘rebalancing’ and that helps buyers

But it may take a drop in mortgage rates to improve affordability

Kia recalls a quarter-million model year 2012-2013 Optimas

Deployment of the side curtain airbags could cause an injury

Poor security has opened the door for crypto thieves, report finds

With four months still left in 2022, crypto losses have reached $2 billion

August 22, 2022

The price of chicken wings is back down just in time for football season

Shifting consumer prices at the grocery show both concerns and hope

E. coli outbreak possibly linked to sandwiches from Wendy’s

The CDC says dozens have been infected in at least four states

Student loan payment pause set to end August 31

Most borrowers say resuming payments will present a hardship

Scammers are targeting social media users with a new phishing scheme

These scams can be dangerous unless you know how social media platforms operate

The cost of raising a child is over $300,000

A Brookings Institution report says inflation is making a family even more expensive

Many Apple devices are vulnerable to hackers, security experts say

Users are urged to update to the latest operating system

Hard Rock recalls kids' hooded sweatshirts with drawstrings

The drawstring can become entangled or caught on objects, posing a strangulation hazard

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