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Vicks Nasal Spray Recalled Due To Bacterial Contamination Procter & Gamble pulls products in three countries.

California Targets Church Kiosk Scammers Attorney General says 30 churches sold shoddy equipment.

Ohio Sues Credit Rating Agencies Accused of 'spectacularly misleading' ratings.

CSPI Gives Movie Popcorn Two Thumbs Down Lab tests show theater snacks pack on calories, sodium.

Gas Prices Remain Flat Still higher than last November's price.

Retailers Applaud GAO Report On Interchange Fees Government agency finds fees rapidly increasing.

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Listeria Found in Eggo Waffles Prior To Shortage Kellogg's downplays link between contamination and flooding of plant.

Suit Says Facebook Scammed Gamers Out of Information, Cash Developer accused of tricking players into unwanted monthly charges.

Cash, Debit Cards To Be King This Christmas Shopping Season Fewer shoppers to rely on credit.

FAA Computer Glitch Delays Flights Problem fixed but delays continue.

FDA: Plavix and Prilosec Don't Mix Patients urged to avoid use with Prilosec/Prilosec OTC.

6 Smart Credit Card Moves Now Credit card issuers plan to offset losses by hiking rates and imposing fees. Stay ahead of the game.

Mortgage Rates Drop To All-Time Low Despite record low rates, mortgage applications have plummeted recently. What's the problem?.

Do I Buy A New Or Used Car? Here's a guide for deciding whether to buy a new or used car.

4 Ways To Face a Cash-Strapped Retirement Follow this approach to socking away money and putting things in order -- before it's too late.

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November 17, 2009

Lawsuit Says Hyundai Airbags Fail to Deploy Disturbing trend for Korean automaker.

Senate Committee Slams Abusive Marketers Consumers tricked into spending billions, investigators find.

Consumer Prices Edge Up In October Cars, and the fuel to drive them, cost more last month.

How To Get The Most Out Of Consumer Protection Laws Consumer Reports' money advisor offers tips.

Florida Attorney General Warns Big Banks On Modifications Consumers complain about getting a runaround from servicers.

Subaru Wins IIHS 2010 Safety Competition Winners now required to provide good protection in rollovers.

Two Companies Pull Meat, Poultry Products Over Health Concerns One company may have sold E.Coli-contaminated meat.

California Settles with Wells Fargo, Recovers $1.4 Billion for Investors Attorney General accuses bank of leaving customers out in the cold.

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November 17, 2009

Study: Pregnant Women 'Contaminated With Chemicals' From Everyday Products Report outlines dangers to mothers and children alike.

FTC Files Contempt Citation Against Blue Hippo Agency claims company has ignored 2008 court order.

California Warns Retailers On Lead Findings also reported to federal regulators.

No Eggo To Leggo? Kellogg Confirms Waffle Shortage Company says flood damage has slowed resupply.

Recommended Changes to Breast Cancer Screenings Cause Controversy Analysis recommends scrapping most annual exams.

Sprint Nextel Agrees To Restitution For Minnesota Customers Company settles state lawsuit over extended contracts and fees.

Illinois Sues Natural Hair Growth Institute Attorney General says company makes claims it can't prove.

USDA Reports Huge Jump In Hungry Americans Hunger levels at highest point since 1995, agency says.

Complete MoisturePlus Class Action Certified in California Eye solution said to insufficiently guard against dangerous bacteria.

November 16, 2009

Toyota Ready to Expand Safety Recall Beyond Floor Mats Reports say carmaker has set aside $5 billion to replace accelerator pedals.

Study Claims Phthalates Exposure In Pregnancy Diminishes Masculinity Researcher says young boys less likely to play with male-centric toys.

California Arrests Alleged Mastermind of Multimillion-Dollar Ponzi Scheme Attorney General hits alleged culprit with 100 criminal counts.

Federal Reserve Proposes Gift Card Rules Regs would deal with fees, expiration dates.

Food Safety Group Presses Senate For Action Group says bipartisan poll shows consumers favor new FDA power.

Three More Cases Of Swine Flu In Pets FDA approves additional vaccine for use .

Vonage To Pay $3 Million To Settle Consumer Complaints Thirty-two states brought actions against 'deceptive' tactics.

Realtors See Signs Of Housing Turnaround Expanded tax credit may spur downsizing Boomers.

New Report Recommends Enhanced Food Tracing Guidelines Rules designed to protect food supply.

Video – Four-Cylinder Engines Get New Respect Engines offer more bang for the buck.

Study: Young Athletes Need Multiple Screenings for Heart Defects Using only one test could overlook serious problems, author claims.

Can Active Video Games Help Prevent Obesity? Study claims results equivalent to moderate exercise.

November 15, 2009

Fat Chance: A Simple Approach to Weight Loss What your grandmother could have told you about losing weight.

FDIC Closes Banks In California, Florida 123 banks have failed so far in 2009.

Optical Biopsy Provides Surgery-Free Diagnosis Laser technology could replace the scalpel and needle.

Religious License Plate Banned in South Carolina Private group hopes to resurrect “I Believe” plate.

November 13, 2009

How Much Protection Does Overdraft Fee Rule Provide? Banks could drop unprofitable customers.

Class Action Filed Against SnapNames.com Company VP may have submitted thousands of false bids to inflate sale prices.

FDA To Look Into Safety Of Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages Agency sends letters to nearly 30 manufacturers.

California Company Recalls Weight Loss Supplement Capsules contain two potentially dangerous ingredients.

FDA Expands Approved Use Of Swine Flu Vaccines To Include Infants And Children Seasonal flu vaccine included in expanded approval.

Too Much Selenium Can Increase Cholesterol Dietary supplements get closer look.

Boomers Entering Their 60s With More Disabilities UCLA study finds older generation appears healthier.

Gas Prices Dip by Three Cents Most of recent rise caused by weak dollar.

TV Making Tots More Aggressive? Study says watching TV is associated with increased aggression.

Marsh & McLennan Settles Investor Suit For $400 Million Alleged scheme caused stock to lose half its value.

DOT Fines Ultimate Fares $600,000 For Advertising Violations Company failed to state full fare to customers.

Bankruptcy Iffy Way to Stop Car Repo Think twice before going bankrupt to stop your car from being repossessed. It's a hefty price to pay.

Can You Still Find High-Yield Checking? When it comes to paying yield, banks rely on a healthy balance of deposits and loans.

November 12, 2009

Virginia's Price-Gouging Statute Activated as Storm Batters the East Tropical Storm Idea and coastal Nor'easter being high water, power failures.

Fed To Bar Overdraft Fees On ATM And One-Time Debit Card Uses Rule would require consumer opt-in.

Celebration Studios Owner Pleads Guilty To Theft Closes book on New Jersey bridal nightmare.

CDC Ups Swine Flu Death Estimate To 4,000 New York Times reports deaths from complications now being included.

American Home Mortgage Servicing Agrees To 8200 Modifications Subprime loans orginated by H&R Block, Option One.

Foreclosure Activity Slows For Third Straight Month October foreclosure activity down from previous month, but up year-over-year.

Consumers Refinancing, Not Buying Purchase mortgages 21 percent below 2008 levels.

Bright Future Forecast For E-Readers Major developments this year could lead to robust growth in 2010.

Time To Make a Debt Deal? Follow these three hints and this credit recovery strategy might put you back in good standing.

4 Options When Police Call About Debt These possibilities may keep you out of jail after you've ignored a court summons for nonpayment.

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November 11, 2009

Report Warns Against Overuse of Household Disinfectants 'Too clean' may be as hazardous as 'not clean enough'.

Class Action Suit Filed Against AARP Alleges group misled consumers as to extent of medical insurance coverage.

Hospital Readmission Rate High For Medicare Heart Failure Patients Research shows need for improved care.

Protecting Your Credit Card From Unauthorized Charges Think before giving anyone your credit card information.

Study Finds Sexual Problems in Human Males Exposed to High BPA Levels Researcher: latest findings 'can't be dismissed'.

Consumer Reports: Electronics Will Save Holiday Shopping Stress gauges show slight improvement.

2009 Gift Card Study Results Results of Bankrate's annual Gift Card Study, covering 29 retailers and major credit cards.

Former Nurse Draws Prison Time For Product Tampering Demerol diverted at surgery clinic.

Analyst: Outlet Malls Losing Their Appeal The good stuff is in the mainline stores this season.

Dieters Happier Trimming Fat, Not Carbs Low-carb diet may be harder to strictly follow.

November 10, 2009

Dodd Bill Addresses 'Too Big To Fail' Eliminates two regulatory agencies.

Marriage Doesn't Wipe Out Credit History Past individual credit mistakes will follow a betrothed couple into their marriage.

4 Ways To Trim Health Costs Today As the Senate debates health care reform, here are four ways to slash medical bills right away.

FDA Issues New Code For Regulating Food Industry Code deals with a variety of food operations.

Companies Sued For Credit Card Interest Rate Scheme Consumers warned about telemarketers' claims of immediate savings.

Target Settles New Jersey Consumer Charges Sold expired infant formula at some stores.

Avoid Fraud When Holiday Shopping Online AutoTrader.com offers smart buying tips.

Zillow.com: Fewer 'Underwater' Homeowners In Third Quarter Many 'underwater' owners have already lost their homes.

Video: Feds Deny World Will End In 2012 Scientists beginning to speak out on 'Internet hoax'.

Florida Accuses Loan Modifiers Of Fraud Companies charged homeowners upfront fees.

November 9, 2009

Class Action Says Kellogg Sugar-Coats Cereal's Health Benefits Company claims Cocoa Krispies boost immunity to illness.

Shell To Pay California $19.5 Million For Gas Station Violations Company allegedly violated state environmental regulations.

4 Tips For The Homebuyer Tax Credit Want to take advantage of the extended and expanded homebuyer tax credit? Follow these tips.

Consumer Reports Rates Vanns.com Top of Electronics E-Tailers Magazine offers six tips for saving money on electronics.

Layaway: Another Way To Buy FTC offers tips about layaway plans.

Florida Most Dangerous State For Pedestrians Nine of top 10 most dangerous metros in the south.

Money Games For Kids Teach your kids financial lessons with these games.

10 Hot Toys For Under $20 Two industry experts choose their favorite toys that will fit your budget and delight the kids.

Companies Warned Against Marketing Illegal Flavored Cigarettes FDA letters spell out consequences.

Ohio Sues Mortgage Servicer For 'Incompetence' Firm allegedly made bad situation worse.

Tagged.com To Pay New York $500,000 In Penalties Company 'hijacked' users' address books to send out spam.

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November 8, 2009

Failed Bank Toll Keeps Rising California bank with Chinese ties is 120th to fail.

Video - Verizon Introduces The Droid Device designed to take on Apple's iPhone.

Class Action Accuses PG&E of Overcharges Utility accused of negligence, fraud in SmartMeter program.

November 6, 2009

Unemployment Rate Hits 10.2 Percent In October Rate may understate actual number of jobless.

Distressed Homeowners May Be Able To Rent Their Homes Fannie Mae launches new effort to prevent foreclosures.

Congress Expands Homebuyer Tax Credit Congress approves an extension of the homebuyer tax credit making existing homeowners eligible, too.

Forest Labs Still Struggling To Meet Armour Thyroid Demand Mystery about the shortage remains unresolved.

Gas Prices Take A Breather California average drops below $3 a gallon.

FDA Warns of Salmonella Risk in Beef Hooves, Pig Ears Pets and humans at risk from contaminated pet chews.

Video: What Are Your Wheels Worth? Figuring out an SUV's value can be tricky when gas prices are in flux.

6 Steps to Selling Your Car If selling your car rather than trading it will net more money, follow these steps for a safe sale.

Condoms Do Well In Tests More than 15,500 condoms were subjected to inflating, bursting, and submerging.

November 5, 2009

Iowa Cat Diagnosed with Swine Flu First reported human-to-feline transfer of the illness.

NHTSA Scolds Toyota's 'Misleading' Statements Just removing floor mats doesn't fix the problem, agency says.

Should You Walk Away From Your Underwater Mortgage? Law professor sees 'moral double standard.'

States Worry About Federal Preemption In Consumer Bill Officials say federal regulations shouldn't tie states' hands.

Pennsylvania Settles With Bankrupt Debt Collector for $2.5 Million >American Corrective Counseling Services posed as District Attorney in letters to check bouncers.

Federal Agencies Team Up To Combat Distracted Driving Innovative technologies could provide solution.

Video: Porsche To Unveil New Boxster Spyder Third entry in the Boxster line-up.

FDA Unveils Safe Medication Use Program Agency also releases drug dosage guidance.

Study: Four Types Of Consumers Emerging From Recession Economic upheaval redraws American consumer map.

November 4, 2009

Feds Launch New Study of BPA Safety, Industry Critics Blast Consumer Reports Study Latest study may provide more guidance on relative safety of widely-used chemical.

Chrysler Hopes to Dodge Oblivion with Fiat Footwork Chrysler execs preview their plans at Detroit presentation.

Job Cuts Continue To Fall In October Reductions lowest in 18 months.

Schumer Moves to Clean Up Credit Reporting Ads Plan would require companies that offer free credit reports to provide free reports.

Verizon Wireless To Increase Termination Fees to $350 Company targets high-end "advanced devices" for price hike.

Video: Join A Credit Union You must qualify to join a credit union, but you may find good rates if you borrow or save.

More Phishing Scams Target Facebook One scam downloads password-stealing Trojan.

New York Files Antitrust Suit Against Intel Suit claims chip maker engaged in unfair business practices.

Idaho Company Recalls 65 Bodybuilding Supplements FDA says products contain dangerous steroids.

November 3, 2009

Tests Find Wide Range Of BPA In Canned Soups, Juice And More Highest levels detected in some samples of green beans and soups.

Swine Flu Vaccine Not Keeping Pace With Demand CDC director admits 'frustration'.

Common Pain Relievers May Dilute Power of Flu Shots NSAIDS may weaken immune system, researchers say.

Your Bankruptcy is an Open Book Anybody can find out about your financial problems in bankruptcy, and that includes your boss.

California Hikes Withholding Rates The cash-strapped state is now taking 10 percent more from workers' paychecks. But it's not a tax increase. Really!

Massachusetts Court Stops H&R Block, Option One Foreclosures 'Fairness' of the loans called into question.

Redbox Facing Late-Fee Class Action Suit Plaintiff claims she was charged despite company policy.

New Technology May Cool Laptops Solution may lie in direction of spin.

Consumer Reports: Fewer People Tipped in 2008 Holiday Season Tough economy breeds less generosity.

Hot Tub Injuries On The Rise Falls are most common injury.

Florida Seeks Injunction To Stop Timeshare Sales Marketing operations called 'complete sham'.

November 2, 2009

At Least 2 Deaths Reported in Massive E.Coli Ground Beef Recall Fairbank Farms reports over 500,000 pounds contaminated.

'High-Return' Investment Schemes Target Affluent Seniors International Banking Group's ultra-high-interest claims can't be verified.

Breast Cancer Lawsuit Alleged Needless Suffering, Death $17.5 million settlement reached in Newfoundland, Labrador suit.

Pending Home Sales Jump In September Numbers may be distorted by tax credit deadline.

Video: Too Old To Drive? Health issues, not age, may be more critical factors.

Pregnant Women At Greater Risk for Flu Complications Collaboration studies lessons learned from previous flu epidemics.

FDIC Closes Nine More Banks Largest one-week tally of 2009.

USDA Inspector Allegedly Caught Ignoring Animal Abuse Humane Society releases graphic footage of cows being brutalized.

Older Blacks More Wary Of Flu Shots Many worry that vaccines will cause illness.

States Sue Amgen Over Alleged Kickbacks Allegedly bribed medical providers to prescribe Aranesp.

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November 1, 2009

FDA Claims Procter & Gamble Unlawfully Marketing Meds Drugmaker rapped for including Vitamin C in cold medicine.

October 30, 2009

More Kids' Products Found Containing Unsafe Chemicals PIRG tests toys in Chicago, finds lead and contaminants.

Blair LLC Expands Recall of Highly Flammable Robes At least nine deaths linked to Chenille products.

California Consumer Advocate Slams Brown Over Taping of Phone Calls Ties to insurance company questioned.

Gas Prices Near 2009 High Prices climb amid fairly weak demand.

Consumer Reports: Americans With Heartburn Paying Too Much for 'Purple Pill' You can settle your stomach and relieve your wallet by avoiding expensive drugs.

Keep Trick-or-Treaters Safe this Halloween CPSC offers tips for preventing injury on Halloween.

4 Urgent Home Fixes Before You Retire Delaying inevitable work means inflated costs and greater stress when you can least afford either.

Video: Choosing Your Retirement Community Test drive your retirement community a few times before deciding to make it your home.

Homemade HD Antenna Saves Hundreds This month's Frugal $ense winner boosted savings by cutting the cable and building an HD antenna.

Consumer Confidence Dips in October, But Rises for Holiday Season Optimism tempered with caution, thriftiness.

Researchers Suggest Fructose Link With High Blood Pressure Sweetner used in most processed food.

October 29, 2009

Report: Deceptive Credit Card Practices Remain Widespread Every bank studied engages in unscrupulous behavior.

Video - Feds Miss Swine Flu Vaccine Target All the pieces didn't quite fall into place.

Is The Recession Over? Economy grows 3.5 percent in the third quarter.

Brown Challenges Banks On 'New Wave' Of Foreclosures California Attorney General wants answers on servicers' plans.

Holiday Shoppers Likely To Find Reduced Selections Inventories may be depleted early.

Do I Need a Thyroid Check? TSH test can help detect disease.

Ticket Sellers Settle New Jersey Suits Some sold tickets for seats that didn't exist.

Congress Takes On Distracted Driving Prevention Senate bill proposed to deal with 'critical safety issue'.

When Does Your Debt Expire? The statute of limitations on debt varies and depends on the nature of the money owed.

'Conveyor Belt' Route To Better Vaccines Injections could become a thing of the past.

Study: Just One Cigarette Can Harm Young Healthy Adults Arteries affected by minimal smoke intake.

October 28, 2009

Vertrue Suit Opens in Iowa Company allegedly signed customers up for service without permission.

Ford Named Among World's Most Reliable Carmakers Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan reliability tops Honda Accord and Toyota Camry.

Chinese Firm Likely To Buy Volvo Deal for Volvo follows HUMMER spin-off.

How To Use Twitter to Save Cash Twitter isn't just for chatting. The social networking site can also be a tool to find deals and discounts.

Why Won't They Modify? To understand why a lender won't forgive debt to prevent foreclosure, you must think like a banker.

SEC Launches Investor.gov Agency's first-ever Web site devoted exclusively to investor education.

Computer Experts Deconstruct FDIC Email Scam "Bank failure" email delivers virus.

Con Artists Use Attorney General to Push Spam Email Hoax claims recipient is under federal investigation.

Illinois Sues Pinnacle Security Over Sales Tactics Sales reps 'purposely deceived' consumers.

FTC: Buyers Bamboozled by Bogus 'Bamboo' Claims Company's products not made of bamboo fiber.

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October 27, 2009

Straight-Talking Captain Calms Delayed Passengers Not all flight delays result in airport mob scenes.

Dodd Bill Would Freeze Credit Card Rates Banks jacking up fees, interest rates in advance of new rules.

10 Biggest Bank Failures So Far The financial crisis has resulted in scores of bank failures. Here are the largest, by asset size.

Survey Shows Consumers Misunderstand Gift Cards Brochure to be distributed to retailers.

68,000 CalOptima Members at Risk in Data Breach Missing CDs contain patient information, Social Security numbers.

Grounded Helicopter Students Win Some Financial Relief States sue on behalf of Silver State Helicopter students.

New York Offers Consumers A Closer Look At Health Insurance New system designed to promote transparency.

IRA Withdrawal Endangers Retirement Taking an early distribution from a tax-deferred account can endanger long-term financial goals.

Pacifier Manufacturer Refuses Recall CPSC says product could choke infants.

Obama Announces $3.4 Billion For Transition To 'Smart Energy Grid' Applicants say investments will create tens of thousands of jobs, save energy.

Home Prices Rise Four Months In A Row But prices still down year-over-year.

States Want Coordinated Crackdown On Debt Relief Firms Want tighter regulations at federal level.

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October 26, 2009

Word Is Out On Unapproved Swine Flu Products Feds warn of dangerous scams.

Does The State Have Your Money? Millions of dollars sit unclaimed in state treasuries across the nation. Maybe some of it belongs to you.

Cell Phones Said To Weaken Bones Researchers warn of another risk of electromagnetic exposure.

5 Buyer Mistakes in a Short Sale The price tag may be sweet, but the deal could turn sour quickly. Tread carefully.

Extra Payments Cut Your Mortgage By 12 Years Diverting a little extra cash into your mortgage can save you tens of thousands of dollars.

Netflix To Stream Movies Over PlayStation 3 Line between computer and TV continues to blur.

Florida Sues Used Car Dealer For Deception Cars allegedly broke down miles from the lot.

FDIC Warns Against Fake Bank Failure Scam E-mail claims that reader's bank has been seized.

October 24, 2009

New Fuel Standard: Pay Now, Save Later The government's proposal for fuel economy will cost drivers initially but save over the car's life.

Citi Cancels Gas Cards Citi abruptly closes some of its gas cards that are co-branded with MasterCard.

Disney Offers Baby Einstein Refunds Parents’ group said videos were harmful to children’s development.

October 23, 2009

Bank Closings Pass 100 for 2009 106 banks shut by FDIC; Most since 1992.

Is a Returned GM Car a Good Deal? Sure, a just-bought, returned car would be discounted, but don't bet on anybody bringing one back.

Pros and Cons of Annuities Annuities have good and bad points. Dig deep to learn all the restrictions, fees and taxes involved.

Lawsuit Says Grilled Chicken Increases Cancer Risk Suit by Cancer Project seeks class action status.

October 23, 2009

Gas Prices Surge In Last Week Regular gas up more than 13 cents a gallon.

Desperation Drives September Home Sales Rise Most sales occuring in low end of market.

Apple Hit With Patent Infringement Suit Nokia says iPhone uses 10 patents without permission.

New Jersey Real Estate Firm Charged With Stealing From Sellers Victims not 'financially sophisticated.'

Flu Shots Not To Be Sneezed At New study highlights need to educate high-risk patients.

Colored Contacts Can Trick, Not Treat, for Halloween FDA warns against unauthorized use of costume lenses.

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October 22, 2009

House Panel Approves New Consumer Protection Agency But measure faces strong opposition from banking industry.

Brown: Is CNBC Pimping for State Street Bank? California's Attorney General seethes at media treatment of CalPERS losses.

Consumer Groups Back Overdraft Reform Bill Measure requires 'opt-in' coverage.

How to Find a Financial Pro Remember to check out an adviser's background, experience and references.

Food Toxin Linked To Liver Cancer Finding by UCI scientists could help prevent deaths.

FCC Votes To Create Net Neutrality Rules 5-0 decision opens floor for "open Internet" debate.

Judge Rules Craigslist Not Liable For Adult Ads Web sites protected under federal law.

House Calls Dial Back Blood Pressure Study finds cost-effective means of controlling hypertension.

Windows 7: Reviews Largely Positive Some concern over security changes.

Parents: Make Your Kid Pay Their Student Loan Mom and Dad can offer moral support but should never cover their child's debt.

Economy to Affect Two-Thirds of Families This Holiday NRF advises shopping early to compensate for lower inventory.

Investment Brokers In Two States Face Fraud Charges Be careful who you put in charge of your money.

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October 21, 2009

Feds Vote to Regulate 4-Wheel ATVs Industry held off regulations during the Bush years.

Feds Hoping China Will Smooth Over Drywall Damage Contaminated drywall tops the agenda at U.S.-China 'safety summit'.

Super PoliGrip Now Contains Zinc Warning Adhesive has been linked to poisoning.

Fed Sees Improvement In US Economy Residential real estate, manufacturing lead the way.

Cybercriminals Use Fear, Anxiety To Push Rogue Security Software Users lulled into false sense of security while exposed to greater risks.

College Tuition Costs Jump Educators blame declining state support.

Auto Bailout Chief: GM's CEO Had To Go Rattner describes Waggoner's style as 'friendly arrogance'.

Attorneys General Mount Debt Relief Offensive Florida is latest state to take action.

MoneyGram to Pay $18 Million Over FTC Fraud Charges Company charged with allowing its money transfer system to be used for fraud.

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October 20, 2009

Four Drug Firms To Pay Back Millions In Medicaid Overcharges First to pay a total of $124 million to states, feds.

Do Loan Servicers Really Prefer Foreclosures? Report may explain why homeowners get the runaround.

Katrina Fallout Continues In Mississippi Home repair fraud arrests made four years after storm.

California Sues Bank Over Alleged Pension Fraud Attorney General claims bank overcharged funds for millions of dollars.

Oil Goes Over $79 A Barrel Gasoline prices are also on the rise.

FDA, FTC Warn Web Sites on Fake Swine Flu Supplements Bogus products could be dangerous.

Plum Organics Recalls Baby Food Due To Bacteria Contamination may cause botulism.

Gateway Unloaded Warranties on Insolvent Company, Suit Says Company's actions disproportionately affected students.

October 19, 2009

Swine Flu Virus Found In Pig Sample Officials insist pork is still safe to eat.

Giving Away Privacy By Sharing Online? Researcher proposes Virtual Individual Servers.

3 Ways To Master a Credit Card Your card rates are growing, and it may not be your credit that's the problem. It may be the bank's.

Major Banks Under Fire Again For Bonuses White House calls billions in bonuses 'offensive'.

Credit Unions Faring Well in Crisis The financial crisis hasn't left credit unions unscathed but they appear to be healthier than banks.

GAO: FDA and USDA Not Kept In Food Import Loop Gaps in import safety controls identified called 'troubling'.

Minnesota Charges Propane Supplier With Deception Failed to disclose per-gallon prices.

Video -- 'Bridge Jobs' Promote Health And Wealth It pays to keep working in retirement.

Glucosamine May Provide Little Joint Protection Little difference in those taking it and those who don't.

Americans Dish On Ethnic Fare Research shows ethnic food sales to reach record high in 2009.

October 18, 2009

Class Action Challenges Cheerios Claims FDA earlier questioned 'heart-healthy' cholesterol-lowering claims.

New York Wins Case Against Debt Settlement Company AG says Nationwide Asset Services 'ripped off thousands' of consumers.

California Bank Failure Is 99th Of 2009 Bad real estate loans taking a heavy toll on banks this year.

California Law Cracks Down On Foreclosure Rescue Outlaws advance fees charged by scammers.

October 16, 2009

Passenger Rights Advocate Claims Delta Hacked Her Email Says hacker accessed files to thwart passing legislation.

Smoking Bans Cut Heart Attack Risks Associated With Secondhand Smoke Study finds even brief exposure to secondhand smoke is hazardous.

FDA Warns Of Internet Sales Of Swine Flu Drug Products Drugs often unapproved and illegal.

Find Financing Before Car Shopping By going to the lender first, you can determine how much car you can afford to buy.

3 Ways To Save For Your Child's Future Three key savings vehicles allow parents to safely put away money for their children's future.

No Job Means Bare-Bones Budget Before dipping into a 401(k) for living expenses, try a frugal spending plan while looking for a job.

Uninsured Older Americans Fear Illness Serious illness can wipe out retirement savings.

FDA Offers Disposal Information For Old Medications Agency adds Web page for safe removal options.

Gas Prices Creeping Back Up But still down five cents a gallon from a month ago.

2010 Annual Fuel Economy Guide Now Available Guide helps drivers save money while reducing emissions.

Is A Reverse Mortgage A Good Idea? Homeowners should get advice from objective source.

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October 15, 2009

No Social Security Cost Of Living Increase In 2010 COLA wasn't triggered because prices remained flat.

Mattel Settles Suits Over Dangerous Toys Company agrees to consumer reimbursement, stricter quality control.

Wysong Pet Food Pulls Products Due To Mold Third company in as many weeks to issue recall.

Despite Rules Changes, Banks Still Depend On Overdraft Fees Customers remain at risk of getting dinged with "courtesy" charges.

Attorneys General Back Consumer Financial Protection Agency State officials say consumers need new federal protection.

Consumer Prices Rise Slightly In September Still no sign of inflation on the horizon.

Gauge Swine Flu Symptoms With Online Tool Sites to help guide consumers through uncertainty.

Gold And Stocks: Are Both Dangerously High? Both bulls and bears make strong cases.

Foreclosures Up Five Percent In Third Quarter Filings set quarterly record.

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October 14, 2009

Ford Recalls Millions of Vehicles to Fix Fire Danger Eighth recall of vehicles prone to catch fire when parked and unattended.

Analysis Finds Evidence of Cell Phone-Tumor Link More rigorous, non-industry-funded studies needed, researchers find.

Annual Credit Card Fee Makes a Comeback More consumers likely to join those already paying it.

FDIC: Bank Fund In The Red But officials claim economy remains solid.

Madoff Victims Sue SEC For Negligence Regulator slammed for 'pattern of incompetence'.

California Physicians Sue To Ease Doctor Shortage CMA claims medical board furloughs are delaying physician licensing.

Study: Americans Crave Better Financial Knowledge Young adults particularly motivated to increase financial literacy.

Mortgage Rates Edge Higher As Applications Fall Rates still near historic lows.

A Good Hospital Can Make Life or Death Difference Best hospitals provide much greater chances of surviving.

Free Choice To Eat Healthy Not So Free After All It's all in the presentation, study says.

October 13, 2009

Senate Finance Committee Approves Health Care Bill Measure may have the best chance of all health bills of becoming law.

Sidekick Phone Users Lose Data In Server Crash Huge setback for new Microsoft phone.

H1N1 Flu Spreading Rapidly Through U.S. Health officials fear shortage of ICU beds.

Hiring Begins To Emerge Even As Companies Shed Jobs Employers plan to add nearly 170,000 positions.

Oil Prices Surge Despite Weaker Demand Weaker U.S. dollar a major price factor.

Lose a HELOC, But Keep Your Home When a HELOC is secured by your home, one of these options may help you to keep your property.

Estate Planning Q&A Our financial planning expert answers your most common questions about estate planning.

FDA Hits Marketing Of Unapproved Codeine Sulfate Tablets Four companies required to stop making and distributing illegal pain relievers.

AT&T Missouri Pays $1.4 Million To Settle False Claims Suit Allegedly exploited E-Rate Program for needy schools.

FTC Stops Two Deceptive Telemarketing Operations Magazine seller, medical discount plan pitchmen barred from false claims.

Minnesota Sues, Says Headhunter Is Bogus Employment agency charged thousands for nothing.

October 12, 2009

Consumer Legislation Faces Key Vote This Week Business groups mount strong opposition.

Credit Card Issuers Promise Rate Freezes, APR Hikes Two major issuers will freeze rates and one will hike APRs.

Consumer Confidence Bounces Back In October RBC Index Finds consumer psyche remains fragile.

Economists Say Worst Of Recession Over Rising federal debt could be a problem, however.

Spotting A Housing Turnaround Check supply and demand to see if the housing market is set for a rebound.

3 Tips For Updating Your Credit History The credit bureaus don't always know you have a mortgage, but the omission can be fixed.

Airlines Warned On Mishandled Baggage Policies DOT hits carriers for improperly limiting reimbursements.

Video – Seniors Add To Health Care Bill By Falling Down Reducing preventable falls would reduce injuries and costs.

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Google Co-Founder Defends Google Books Deal Brin addresses concerns over settlement.

Seniors to Benefit from Health Care Reform Sen. Herb Kohl chats about health reform, long-term care, target-date funds retirement issues.

3 Truths about Debt Settlement Not only does debt settlement rarely work, it comes with unintended consequences, all of them bad.

Can GM's 60-Day Guarantee Draw Buyers? The deal amounts to a two-month test drive. But if you return the car, you won't get every cent back.

October 9, 2009

Researchers Find No Scientific Link Between Childhood Vaccines And Autism Conclusion follows review of published research.

Have Gasoline Prices Reached Their Low? Prices are up less than a penny a gallon in seven days.

Economy May Force Early Retirements Lower income seniors have fewer options.

GM Finds Chinese Buyer For HUMMER HUMMER lives but Saturn dies.

Video: How to Shop for a Car Loan Get your finances in order long before you hit the showroom. You'll save money.

New York Makes Arrests In Mortgage Fraud Ring Subprime lending not the only contributor to housing collapse.

Oversight Panel: Treasury Unlikely to Recover Full TARP Auto Investment Recommends placing Chrysler, GM shares in independent trust.

Beware Of Chimney Repair Scams Phony repair jobs a seasonal concern.

Fire Safety For Seniors Protecting yourself from blazes if you're elderly.

October 8, 2009

Consumer Credit Plunges In August Banks reduce lending, consumers cut borrowing.

Study: Action By Feds Made Housing Crisis Worse 2004 rule change weakened state protections against predatory lending.

Changes Coming In Employers' Medical Programs Many expect to increase employee contributions.

Senate Urged To Pass Food Safety Modernization Act Leafy greens, eggs, & tuna top list of riskiest FDA-regulated foods.

Coors Faces Class Action Alleges "Silver Ticket Sweepstakes" provided bogus entry codes.

Misery Could Soon Return To The Airport Rebounding economy will bring increase in air travel next year.

Mortgage Rates Tumble for 6th Week Mortgage rates remain low, triggering a rush to refinance. How long will the low rates continue?

10 Dollar-Store Duds Comparison shopping will help you know deals from duds at a dollar store.

October 7, 2009

Report: Abuses Appear In Reverse Mortgage Market Seniors and their home equity are threatened.

Life After Bankruptcy Declaring bankruptcy may clear up your bills, but it isn't the end of your troubles.

White-Collar Workers Hit Hard By Recession Lower spending could slow recovery.

Dell To Close North Carolina Plant 900 Dell employees to lose their jobs.

Mortgage Applications Up, Rates Down Refi, new purchases, both show gains.

Meth Production Cooks Up Tax Trouble Is there at least a tax benefit for the property damage caused by a meth operation?

Study: Los Angeles Fast-Food Restaurant Ban Unlikely To Cut Obesity Solution doesn't address problem.

New-Car Buyers And the Web: Different Strokes For Different Folks Manufacturer and third-party sites serve widely different needs.

Massachusetts Seeks Restitution In Alleged Health Club Scam Club sold memberships but never opened.

October 6, 2009

Study: BPA Exposure in Pregnancy May Cause Aggressiveness in Girls But no comparable results found in male children.

Overdraft Fees Exploding, Study Finds Fees up 35% in two years.

Ponzi Scheme Targeted African-American Churches Michigan scam part of nationwide effort, Attorney General claims.

Feds Probe Causes of Motorcycle Crashes Federal Highway Administration, Oklahoma State U to partner on research.

Do Americans Have Too Much Health Insurance? Consumers unconcerned with costs if they aren't paying.

Heating Costs To Fall This Winter Recession will provide some relief from heating bills.

FTC Publishes Final Guides Governing Endorsements, Testimonials Changes affect bloggers, celebrities.

Speaking 'Auto Tech' May Improve Car Repair Experience But don't try to impress the mechanic if you don't know what you're talking about.

Amazon Settles Kindle Suit Provides book replacement to Orwell fans.

6 Tips to Avoid Checking Account Fees If you pay checking fees, it's money draining out of your account. Here's how to avoid them.

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October 5, 2009

Diamond Pulls Premium Edge Cat Food from Shelves Thiamine deficiency found in some bags of the product.

Credit Card Holders Angrily Abandon Their Cards Nearly half of consumers are using credit less.

Video - Jobs Still Hard To Come By Job search could take longer than you planned.

'Whiter Smile' Ads Can Leave Consumers Frowning BBB warns that ads can trick into paying for unwanted services.

Bank Failures Drive Record Mortgage-Related Closings 2009 total already tops closings for 2008.

Consumer Advocates Blast Proposed Insurance Role in Health Reform Activists opposed increased role of insurance commissioners.

Bailout Watchdog Faults Government Optimism Public not told how weak the banks really were.

Minnesota Sues Health Discount Card Marketers High pressure, bait and switch tactics alleged.

Oregon Warns Against Bogus 'Public Safety' Solicitors Attorney General stops pitches for 'search and rescue' personnel.

October 3, 2009

Two More U.S. Banks Fail Bank failure toll rises to 97.

Bayer Hit With Suit Over Prostate Claims Company touted men's supplement as helping to prevent cancer.

October 2, 2009

Unemployment Rises To 9.8 Percent Worst showing in 26 years.

One Million People File For Bankruptcy In 2009 Total highest since 2005.

Target To Pay $600,000 For Violating Lead Paint Ban "Kool Toyz" recalled due to unsafe levels of lead.

Illinois Sues Another Debt Settlement Company Part of a crackdown on 'abusive industry.'

Obama Administration To Combat Distracted Driving White House issues ban on texting while driving.

Gas Price Dip Picks Up Speed New concern about economy depresses oil prices.

3 Driving Tips for Better Fuel Economy Here's why your fuel economy never reaches the window sticker MPG, and what you can do about it.

Video: Overdraft Fees Jump in '09 Bankrate's 2009 Exclusive Checking Study shows overdraft fees increased again.

October 1, 2009

American Express Axes Gift Card Fee Sharp drop in gift card sales spurs company to action but doesn't resolve all complaints.

NUTRO Updates Information on Puppy Food Recall Workers hard hat was sucked into machinery, company rep says.

Consumer Delinquencies Continue Rising In Second Quarter Record highs in composite ratio, home equity loans and lines, and bank cards.

September Job Cuts Fall To 18-Month Low Light at the end of the tunnel?

Is the Economy Getting Better or Worse? Statistics paint a confusing picture.

California Sues 'Credit Repair' Firm Company allegedly ignored repeated warnings to register with state.

Mortgage Rates Fall For 5th Week Mortgage rates continued to decline, dropping to their lowest point since spring.

Distracted Driving Summit Under Way New research finds increase in use of hand-held devices among all drivers.

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