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Toyota Issues Recall To Fix Prius Brake Problem But only 2010 models are included in recall.

Reporter Challenges Consumers to Think Big When Seeking Savings Pinching $1,000 bills beats pinching pennies, says Good Morning America's Elisabeth Leamy.

Toyota Hammered With Lawsuits Over Safety Problems Company faces 30 class actions, 10 individual actions.

Chase Denied Loan Mods for Now Forbidden Reason—Homeowners in Limbo: ProPublica Homeowners eligible for mortgage relief being wrongfully denied because troubles not deemed 'permanent'.

Go 'Basic' When Buying Major Appliances This month's Frugal $ense winner discovered a way to get big savings on major appliances.

Google Cuts Nexus One Cancellation Fee Price cut comes after FCC inquiry.

Coke Charging More for Less CSPI: Price works out to $8.50 a gallon.

Renters of Foreclosed Properties in Connecticut Have Rights But many renters remain unaware of new law.

California Targets Medical Discount Plans State officials seek new licensing regulations.

Bank of America Settles SEC Charges Agreement resolves issues surrounding Merrill Lynch acquisition.

Nissan Frontier Leads the Pack in Pickup Truck Rollover Tests IIHS tests find shortcomings in safety.

February 5, 2010

Chemnutra Owners Sentenced for Melamine-Tainted Pet Food Nevada couple gets probation and $25,000 fine.

Big 3 Offer Discounts After Toyota Recall The Toyota recall prompts Detroit to offer incentives to trade cars with the gas pedal problem.

What's Ahead for the Housing Market? Demographics may mean tomorrow's home will get smaller, cheaper, and more energy-efficient.

More Consumers Buying Prescription Drugs For Indigestion Over-the-counter remedies losing favor.

February 5, 2010

Ford Addresses Brake Problem in Fusions U.S. carmaker says its braking problem is a software glitch.

Gas Prices Falling on Economic Worries Average price in California falls below $3 a gallon.

Disability Advocates 'Shocked' at Their Levels of Toxic Chemical Exposure New study examines possible links between disability and toxicity.

Toy Importer to Pay Penalty for Violating Lead Paint Ban CPSC levies $200,000 fine for settlement.

FTC Issues 'Bamboo' Ad Warning Retailers, including Wal-Mart, Target, and Kmart, get agency letters.

February 4, 2010

Feds Investigate Toyota Prius Brakes Focus shifts to electrical systems.

Consumer Reports to Toyota Owners: Remove Unsafe Floor Mats Problem dates to 2007.

New York Files Fraud Charges Against Bank of America Former CEO, CFO also face charges in connection with Merrill Lynch merger.

Neiman Marcus Settles 'Phony Faux Fur' Suit Humane Society said retailer failed to label real fur on coats.

Eli Lily Pays Mississippi $18.5 Million to Settle Zyprexa Claim Money arrives at critical time, state says.

Listening to Your Car Consumer Reports deciphers the whines, creaks and squeals.

Feds Seize Rodent-Infested Food at Wisconsin Warehouse Food products intended for both human and animal consumption.

FTC Wants to Outlaw Advance-Fee Foreclosure Rescue Several states already have such bans in place.

February 3, 2010

Kellogg's Nutri-Grain Statements Misleading, Suit Says Accuses cereal company of glossing over dangers of trans fat.

Toyota Seeks to Repair Brand As Well As Cars Problems could have been building over last several years.

Missouri Company Recalls 14,000 Pounds of Beef Due to E.Coli Products distributed to Chicago area.

Consumer Reports: Outstanding Cup of Coffee Hard to Find Starbucks and Green Mountain sit atop ratings heap.

Credit Card Offers Up Last year ended with the first quarterly increase in credit card direct mail volume in three years.

2010 Credit Card Guide The Credit CARD Act is bringing big changes. Here's what you need to know to make the most of it.

Excessive Internet Use Linked to Depression Compulsive 'Web surfing' found to replace real-life interaction for some.

New York Pressures Social Networking Sites For More Screening Sex offender database matching yields results, officials say.

Ohio Sues California Foreclosure Rescue Operations for Conning Consumers Attorney General's lawsuit targets Orange County law firm, disbarred attorney.

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February 2, 2010

Getting Your Taxes Done for Less Avoid RALs, since they aren't much faster than e-filing.

Pending Home Sales Rise in December Report suggests slight improvement in housing market.

Bang for the Buck: Consumer Reports Rates TVs Advice on what to splurge on and what to skip.

Fifth Third Bank Sued Over Overdraft Fees Suit seeks class action status and millions in restitution.

New Lottery Scam Claims to Be From Better Business Bureau BBB offers tips on how the beat the cheaters.

Church Groups Indicted in Delaware Mortgage Rescue Scheme Largest foreclosure rescue scam in state history, attorney general says.

Knee Replacement Often Results in Weight Gain Patients' determination to be more active often doesn't pan out.

Children More Likely to Visit Dentist If Their Parents Do Study finds benefits in setting a good example.

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February 1, 2010

Toyota Announces Accelerator Pedal Fix Automaker pledges to repair recalled vehicles quickly and conveniently.

New Credit Card Rules Take Effect February 22 But much of the damage has already been done.

Citibank to Extend Free Checking Services Agreement made in New York will save consumers millions of dollars.

7 New Tax Laws to Know Several new tax laws made it into the IRS Code. See which ones might help cut your tax bill.

New Home Loan Modification Rules Coming Need a home loan modification? In June, homeowners must provide financial documents upfront.

Make Your Hobby Pay for Itself Does your hobby make money? Turning it into a business could provide tax advantages.

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January 31, 2010

Honda Recalls Cars to Fix Fire Hazard Problem in Honda Fit linked to power window switch.

How to Deal with a Car Loan You Can't Pay A two-car family dilemma: One car is paid off and you still can't afford your remaining car loan.

National Credit Card Rates Here are the average credit card rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.

Detroit Developing Better Fuel Economy The government dished out $38 million to automakers to improve fuel economy and they're responding.

Study Claims Cellphone Bans Don't Reduce Crashes New insurance data indicates various laws are ineffective.

BlueHippo Charged with Violating Texas Law Bankrupt firm continues to draw angry complaints.

Credit Card Direct Mail Back on the Rise Card issuers increase direct marketing as economy levels out.

Microsoft Hit with Class Action Over XBox Points Suit latest in a long line of points-related complaints.

Kansas Attorney General Warns of Debt Collection Scam Fraudsters pose as cops to extort money.

January 28, 2010

Toyota Adds 1.1 Million Vehicles to Accelerator Pedal Recalls Feds say they pressured Toyota to suspend sales of affected models.

West Virginia Sues Capital One State finds loophole in banks' federal preemption defense.

ATV Injuries and Deaths Among Children Decrease Numbers trending downward but still high.

Mortgage Rates Recede for Fourth Week Mortgage rates remain low, and sales pick up as homebuyers rush to make a deal before tax credit ends.

Skip Debt Settlement; It Can Backfire They call it "debt relief," but it's really debt settlement and it can cost you more if it fails.

National Auto Loan Rates Here are the average auto loan rates from Bankrate's weekly survey of large banks and thrifts.

New York Probes Online Stores for Unauthorized Charges 1-800-Flowers.com and Classmates.com among those investigated.

Indoor Tanning Association Settles Skin Cancer Case FTC charges group lied about skin cancer risks from tanning.

'Poop' Dermatitis Makes Comeback Ailment linked to fashionable toilet seats, harsh chemicals.

It's Business as Usual on Wall Street Remember Wall Street's demise? After wreaking havoc on the economy, it appears to be flourishing.

The Invisible Threat to Home Values Tips for spotting the hidden debt that sinks home values: Is it lurking in your neighborhood?

January 27, 2010

Toyota Suspends Sales of Popular Models Plagued by Sticking Accelerators Unprecedented sales hiatus leaves dealers with little to offer customers.

Bank of America Renews Commitment to Loan Modifications But complaints still roll in.

Fireproofing Chemicals May Cause Fertility Issues New study claims that exposure causes pregnancy delays.

'Extended Warranty' Sellers Settle With Oregon Dealer Warranty Services and owners required to pony up $20,000.

Can Antioxidants Be Harmful? Researchers say antioxidants can impair muscle function.

Feds Ban Texting by Commercial Drivers Violations carry heavy fines.

FCC Questions Telcos, Google on Early Termination Fees Inquiry comes on heels of Verizon price hike, Nexus One intro.

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January 26, 2010

How To Complain and Get Results Getting mad may make you feel good but it's rarely effective.

Class Action Takes On Capital One's 'Payment Protection' Plan Program so riddled with exceptions as to be 'worthless,' California suit claims.

Scammers Target Families of Haitian Earthquake Survivors Claims that special documents can bypass immigration process.

Survey Reveals Dwindling Confidence In Social Networking Security Consumer awareness of identity breaches on the rise.

Did WHO Hype Swine Flu to Boost Drug Sales? Agency denies charges it fanned fears to help Big Pharma.

Degree of Obesity Raises Risk of Stroke Gender, race make little difference.

Grieving Father Seeks Better California Ski Resort Safety Accident leads to proposal to strengthen safety rules.

FDA Approves New Type 2 Diabetes Treatment But drug caused thyroid tumors in rats and mice.

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January 25, 2010

Major Changes To Quick Tax Refund Loans Industry 8.4 Million refund anticipation loans made in 2008.

Home Sales Plunge in December Buyers disappear with first expiration of tax credit.

Top 10 States for Foreclosure Inflated prices, toxic mortgages and unemployment combined to cause a foreclosure tsunami.

FHA Loan Costs to Increase FHA loans have low down payments, but will new premium increases make them less attractive?.

Ticketmaster, Live Nation Mega-Merger Approved Feds, states win concessions due to antitrust concerns.

Don't Let Your Heart or Wallet Get Hijacked This Valentine's Day Scammers taking advantage of holiday once again.

Is a Charge Card the Same as a Credit Card? A charge card usually must be paid in full each month and require an excellent credit score.

Inheritance: Save or Pay Off Credit Card Debt? Using inheritance to pay down a credit card is a sound strategy, but so is saving for the future.

Midas Franchise Pays California $1.8 Million to Settle Bait-and-Switch Charges State investigators go undercover to expose car repair scam.

Study: Calorie Postings On Fast Food Menus Help Kids Parents choose fewer calories for their children but not themselves.

Canadian Auto Dealers File Class Action Against GM, Law Firm Plaintiffs accuse automaker of pressure to take buyout package, close franchises.

January 23, 2010

Study: Better Chemical Safety Laws Could Reduce Chronic Disease Revamping legislation could also lower health care costs.

Judge Throws Out Microsoft WGA Class Action Suit contended that company collects, stores confidential information.

January 22, 2010

CPSC Outlines Revamped Crib Recall Policy Credits or refunds for recalled items a possibility.

Gas Prices Level Off In Last Week Steep rise may have peaked, for now.

Low-Mileage Used Cars Bring the Best Prices There's no new car smell, but you can find the best prices on used cars with 5,000 to 6,000 miles.

4 Options For Your Tax Refund For years, taxpayers could split their refund into three accounts. Now there's a fourth option.

Which Mortgage Payment Plan is Best? An apples-to-apples comparison reveals the best mortgage payment plan option for one homeowner.

Samsung TVs Generate Unusual Number Of Complaints Consumers complain sets fail after two or three years of use.

Do Energy-Efficient Appliances Add Up? Efficient appliances can mean big monthly energy savings, but do they make financial sense?

Stroke Therapy Successful in Animal Tests Could have implications for human stroke patients.

January 21, 2010

Toyota Recalls 2.3 Million More Vehicles to Fix Runaway Acceleration 4.2 million Toyotas and Lexuses were recalled late last year for a similar problem.

Banking Lobbyists Shower Key Senators With Funds Senate Banking Committee members rake in $41 million from financial sector.

Group Adds Up 'Cost Of Bad Lending' Site makes the case for Consumer Financial Protection Agency.

States See Foreclosure Crisis Getting Worse Loan modification results not good enough so far, say attorneys general.

Good News! Not Everything is Taxed Uncle Sam wants a bite of your income, but in some cases your money is taxed only partially.

Public Citizen to FDA: Pull Fibromyalgia Drug from the Market Medication has limited efficacy, risky effects, group says.

Mortgage Rates Move Lower for 3rd Week While mortgage rates continue to drop, the cost of an FHA-insured mortgage is set to rise.

Indiana Puppy Mill Operator Sentenced to Clean Cages Consumer fraud case began with failure to pay state sales taxes.

Driving Wrecks Conversation Talking while driving not as simple as it sounds.

How Long Will Your House Last? Find out which items in your house could last a century, and which will need to be replaced.

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January 20, 2010

Weight Watchers Says Jenny Craig Too Big for its Britches Accuses competitor of airing slanderous TV ads.

Will Free Checking Disappear? The days of the free checking account, with no minimum balance and no fees, are numbered.

Should You Cancel an Unused Credit Card? To cancel or not to cancel? Bankrate.com explains what to do with inactive credit cards.

Pros and Cons of Gastric Bypass Surgery Charted Surgery could be life-saving or fatal.

California Recovers Stolen College Scholarship Funds Trustee looted money from living trust.

New York Times to Charge for Web Content Limited amount of content to still be free.

Salon Owner Gets Jail Time for Using Fake Botox Women injected with unknown substance.

Nader Presses Dodd On Consumer Protection Agency Fears lawmaker is backing away from stand-alone watchdog.

Do Consumers Have Too Many Choices? More really is better, study suggests.

Retail Sector Facing Lackluster Sales In January Consumers preoccupied with Christmas shopping bills.

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January 19, 2010

Canine Rescue Teams Find Survivors in Haiti Disaster California fire squads work around the clock to help quake victims.

Consumers Vent Anger At Big Banks 'Mad as hell' over treatment.

Oil Prices Down, Gas Prices Up What's wrong with this picture?

California Firm Recalls Beef Products Possible E. coli O157:H7 contamination behind recall.

Should You Bank Online? Customers who bank online gain many perks, but dangers may also lurk in cyberspace.

Tax Help in Caring For an Aging Parent Millions of adult children find themselves looking after aging parents. If you qualify, tax laws offer some help.

West Virginia Reins In Three Debt Settlement Firms Investigation stemmed from single consumer's complaint.

Pennsylvania Sues Computer Training School School suddenly closed after collecting tuition payments.

Researchers: Concussions Not Taken Seriously Enough Terminology key to understanding extent of injury.

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January 18, 2010

Canine Rescue Teams Continue to Assist in Haiti Disaster California fire squads search for survivors of quake.

U.S. Fidelis Facing Another Class Action Warranty company issues bare-bones, loophole-ridden policies, suit charges.

FDA Warns Consumers About Counterfeit Alli Fake diet pill can cause serious health problems.

Consumer Group: Banks Still Taking Big Risks Still in business only because of bailouts.

IRS Makes 'Free File' Available Again Tax agency offers free help to qualifying taxpayers.

Government Reports Progress On Mortgage Modification Plan Consumers still say they get the runaround.

Eye Test Could Aid Alzheimer's Detection Exam could also function as brain test.

Top 10 Cars for Winter Driving These 10 sedans and wagons are as good for winter driving conditions as any SUV or crossover.

10 Ways to Dodge Bankruptcy in 2010 Try one or more of these strategies to lower your debt, live frugally and skirt bankruptcy.

January 17, 2010

Rescued Dogs Become Rescuers, Work to Find Haiti Earthquake Victims Elite canine corps leads rescue teams to victims buried under rubble.

Wireless Carriers, Internet Provide Instant Fundraising For Haiti Relief Wireless carriers raise $9 million in two days.

Tyson Foods Settles Suit Challenging 'No Antibiotics' Claim Class action accused food giant of making false claims.

January 15, 2010

Gasoline Prices March Higher Are prices about to follow 2008's destructive pattern?

FDA Warns Pet Owners of Salmonella in Beef Treats Merrick Beef Filet Squares flagged for recall.

Massive Recall Of Over-The-Counter Health Products Launched Tylenol, Benadryl and Motrin among affected products.

Car Lineups to Expand With VW-Suzuki Deal VW should benefit from Suzuki's expertise in compact cars; Suzuki, from VW's clean diesel advances.

Scientists Develop Cheaper Version Of Tamiflu Alternative method found for producing active ingredient.

Verizon Wireless Expands Data Charge To All 3G Phones Part of new price structure on unlimited calling, data.

How to File Your Tax Return Electronically Most taxpayers will file their returns electronically this year. Here are the ways you can be one of them.

Mayo Clinic: Some Non-Prescription Drugs Can Prevent Doctor's Visits Consumers can save time and money, doctors say.

January 14, 2010

Bill Me Later Charges Illegal Interest Rates, Class Action Says eBay subsidiary uses bank affiliation to skirt California usury laws.

FDA Issues Consumer Alert On HAPPYTOT And HAPPYBABY Baby Foods Defective food pouches raise concerns about contamination.

Homeowners Say Banks Not Following Rules for Loan Modifications $75 billion program is supposed to blunt the boom in foreclosures.

2.8 Million Homes Threatened With Foreclosure in 2009 Foreclosure filings hit a record high.

Consumers Cautioned Against Resuming Bad Habits Don't be tempted to resume past spending patterns.

Tax Refund Loan Alternatives Be patient when waiting for your tax refund, because refund anticipation loans can come back to bite you.

3 Ways to Shed Credit Card Debt in Old Age There are few options for lowering credit card debt on a fixed income but these might help.

State Pension Funds At Risk, Report Warns California's problems may be just the tip of the iceberg.

Skype Settles Credit Expiration Class Action Agreement brings end to company's policy.

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January 13, 2010

BPA Linked to Increased Risk of Heart Disease Industry group says British study doesn't establish cause-and-effect relationship.

Watch Out For Scammers Exploiting Haiti Earthquake Consumer advocates offer tips on vetting charities for donation.

Louisiana Files Chinese Drywall Suit State claims tax revenues have fallen because of toxic drywall.

Class Action Says DirecTV Forces Consumers to Pay for Fraudulent Accounts More legal trouble for perennial corporate defendant.

California Sues E-Cigarette Marketer Claims product targets kids.

California Lawmakers Consider Legalizing Marijuana Sales Supporters say tax revenue could raise nearly $1 billion.

FDA Drug Warnings Under the Microscope Study raises questions about 'targeted' warnings.

FTC Wins Case Against Marketers of Unproven Weight-Loss Products $2 million fine ordered in case of diet tea and Bio-Slim patch.

Arizona Sues Loan Modification Company for Deceptive Practices Attorney General accuses company of demanding advance fees.

Scam Alert: Scammers Target Mobile Banking Customers Phishing, lottery and census scams plaguing consumers.

Exercise Caution With Health Clubs Clubs have history of high-pressure sales, broken promises.

January 12, 2010

Ford Focuses On Improvement At Detroit Auto Show Carmaker offers upscale small car.

Class Action Says Chicago Mass Transit Discriminates Against Minorities Points to disparities between city transportation and commuter rail.

Selling a Home: 5 Wacky Ways Having trouble getting your home off the market? Try some of these offbeat methods.

Job Seekers Unsure About Job Prospects Job Seekers Unsure About Job Prospects.

Ohio Consumer Complaints Hit Record in 2009 Automotive complaints, debt collection top the list.

Medicare Offers 'Extra' Prescription Drug Aid Cash value of life insurance no longer counted as resource.

Oregon Blocks California Loan Modification Firm Law firm was charging advance fee for services.

7 Ways to Save on Moving Costs Whether heading across country or down the street, movers can save by following these seven tips.

Sedentary TV Time May Cut Life Short Get off the couch and onto the treadmill.

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January 11, 2010

Medicine 2.0: Taking Your Health Into Your Own Hands ePochondria pandemic drives millions to self-inflicted medical malpractice.

FTC Wins $675,000 Settlement With Debt Collectors Agency releases new video explaining consumer rights.

10 Astute Tax Moves in 2010 Start saving today on next year's taxes with these simple strategies for lowering your IRS bill.

Eating Healthier On A Budget Frozen vegetables are cheaper, and can be healthier, than fresh.

New Form Helps to Estimate Closing Costs The new good-faith estimate forces lenders to provide an accurate estimate of closing costs.

Holistic Approach Touted For Those Who Can't Handle Diets Explores 'relationship with food' rather than calorie count.

Many Older Adults Still Use Illegal Drugs Aging boomers' drug use could strain future treatment resources.

FDA Approves New Drug For Rheumatoid Arthritis Agency concerned about serious side effects.

Video - Nexus One Component Costs Total Only $175 Analyst finds Google has room to cut price of new phone in the future.

Spoonful Not A Good Measure Of Medicine People tend to pour the incorrect dosage of medicine when using ordinary household spoons.

January 8, 2010

Gas Prices Top 2009 Highs Highest level since before economy collapsed.

Google's Nexus One: Could It Be A Kindle Killer? Big screen, fast processor make for a pleasant reading experience.

Medicare Recipients In 'Doughnut Hole' Skip Meds Cost a huge factor for those caught in the gap.

Should You Buy a Pontiac or a Saturn? Buyers worry that parts won't be available for a Saturn or Pontiac, but the discounts are deep.

Bank Failure Worries? Move Your Money If your bank's woes have you worried about short-term liquidity, move some funds.

Study Finds Misleading Calorie Counts in Some Foods Researchers point to 'extreme discrepancies'.

Ford Improves In-Car Internet Radio New SYNC technology upgrade said to enhance experience.

DOT: Airlines Show Improvement in Performance On-time activity, mishandled baggage ratings get better.

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January 7, 2010

Study: Cell Phone Exposure May Protect Against, Even Reverse Alzheimer's Disease Research indicates long-term exposure to cell phone signals may boost normal memory.

EPA Delays Report on Flea and Tick Products That May Harm Pets Pet owners continue to report adverse effects on animals.

States Win $22.5 Million Settlement Over Blocking of Generic Drugs Attorneys General charge that drugmakers prevented alternatives from hitting market.

Employment on the Comeback Trail? December job cuts fall 10 percent in latest Challenger survey.

Dismissed Federal Class Action Can't be Reheard in State Court, Judge Rules Baycol decision could have far-reaching implications.

Samsung Joins E-Reader Competition Units to compete with Kindle, Nook.

Microsoft, HP Team Up On Tablet Computer Preview underwhelms CES audience, one reviewer notes.

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January 6, 2010

Google's Nexus One: It's Unlocked But ... T-Mobile still has a lock on Google's 'unlocked' phone.

Feds Seize Millions in 'Unsanitary' Produce From Tennessee Company Inspectors found rodent infestation previously.

8 Tips For Negotiating a Car Trade-In Bargaining with a dealer on a car trade-in can be irritating, but these hints will help you beat it.

New Ways to Monitor Your Credit Score A new personal finance product tracks your VantageScore credit score and report.

'Instant Approval' Yields Unwanted Card Approved for too many credit cards? Here's what can happen to your score if you cancel a new account.

Finding The Right Tax Preparer Protect yourself from tax headaches by hiring a reputable tax preparer who fits your needs.

DC Sues AT&T for Unused Calling Card Balances Suit says funds belong to the city, not the phone company.

IRS Watchdog Reports Agency Stretched Too Thin Level of service 'unacceptable'.

Space Heater Can Add Comfort on Frigid Days Keeping one room comfortable may allow you to lower thermostat.

Customer Satisfaction With E-Retail Rebounds New high reached for online holiday shopping.

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January 5, 2010

Bankruptcy Filings Increase 32 Percent In 2009 States with high foreclosure rates lead in filings.

Pending Home Sales Plunge In November Sales drop just ahead of expected end to tax credit.

Consumers Continue To Fall Into The Rebate Trap Rebates consistently produce consumer complaints.

8 Tax-Filing Moves You Can Make Now Procrastinate on your taxes and you could pay the price. Here's how to get a head start.

Secrets of a New-Car Price Sticker Knowing the secrets behind a new car's price sticker can help you make your best deal.

Consumer Reports: Many Infomercial Products Not Worth Buying Snuggie, Slap Chop, and ShamWow among them.

Study: Quit Smoking And Save Your Vision Research focuses on AMD in women over 80.

Amby Baby Slapped With Suit Over Defective Baby Bed Plaintiff's son strangled in hammock-like device.

Your Car Needs Extra Attention In Frigid Weather Extreme cold takes a toll on vehicles.

Consumer Watchdogs Challenge Comcast On 'TV Everywhere' Cable giant accused of promoting monopoly, blocking competition.

January 4, 2010

Banks Eye New Fees, Revenue In 2010 New rules protect consumers but reduce bank profits.

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

H1N1 Virus Still Infecting Pets, Domestic Animals Most animals catch the virus from their owners, handlers.

IRS Begins New Oversight Of Tax Preparers Agency concerned about sloppy, fraudulent returns.

Two Tech Rumors Capture Attention In 2010 The most talked-about gadgets may not exist.

Race To Replace Gas With Green Batteries Battery could store almost as much energy as a tank of gas.

Ohio Appeals Court Rejects Class-Action Settlement With Carfax Approval of coupon settlement overturned.

How To Tape Customer Service Calls You may legally record calls if you follow the rules.

FDA Seeks Shutdown On New Jersey Cheese Plant Plant has alleged history of contaminated products.

January 3, 2010

Weight, Money and Safety Top Consumer Concerns in 2009 Wish list for 2010: faster metabolism, lower interest rates, safer products.

Court Has Heard Enough in iPod Earbud Suit Appeals court affirms 2008 dismissal of class action.

10 Car-Buying Hints for 2010 Research the car, incentives and additional discounts before actually visiting the dealer's lot.

10 Best Credit Card Moves in 2010 Follow these tips to get the most out of a new credit card law that will benefit consumers in 2010.

10 Ways to Dump Your Debt in 2010 It's not easy to pay off debt, but follow these steps and you'll get the debt devil under control.

100 Smart Money Tips for 2010 As the economy stabilizes next year, these money tips will help you stay on the right financial path.

RockYou Hit With Data Breach Class Action Suit says hacking was result of company's negligence.

Tiger Scandal Hits Sponsors Hard Sponsor losses exceed damage to Woods.

December 31, 2009

Gas Prices End 2009 Near Yearly High Up more than $1 a gallon from a year ago.

Study: Ginkgo Biloba Doesn't Slow Cognitive Decline Widely used supplement not effective in reducing dementia.

Ford, MIT Team Up To Reduce Driver Stress Study aims to improve driving safety, overall wellness.

December 30, 2009

Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet Recall Expanded All lots now included.

Oregon Is Hot Spot For Hazelnut Recalls Nine recalls initiated since December 17.

Should You Worry About Inflation In 2010? Inflation hawks fear rapidly rising prices only a matter of time.

Irregular Arm Swing May Point To Parkinson's New research could lead to earlier diagnosis.

Medical Device Maker Pays $5 Million to Resolve Federal Charges Colorado company illegally imported unapproved technology.

FDA Warns Against Con Artists Posing as Agents Scammers demand "fines" over the phone.

California Class Action Says BMW Software Causes Engine Problems Accuses BMW of installing updates without customers' permission.

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Appeals Court Dismisses Suit Against Consumer Site Nemet Chevrolet accused ConsumerAffairs.com of defamation.

Cruising Not Necessarily Stress-Free Horror stories from the high seas.

Imagine! Our Man Truman on a Carnival Cruise Truman finds the Imagination bawdy but, for most, affordable fun.

10 Car Buying Hints for 2010 Research the car, incentives and additional discounts before actually visiting the dealer's lot.

Six Arrested For Exploiting Nursing Home Residents Mississippi attorney general charges money taken from residents.

10 Ways to Pay College Tuition in 2010 There are several ways to save for college tuition, but starting early is the ticket to success.

IIHS Releases New Booster Seat Ratings Eleven out of 60 seats evaluated aren't recommended.

Missouri Continues Auto Warranty Crackdown Attorney general sues total of 10 marketers.

10 Best Credit Card Moves in 2010 Follow these tips to get the most out of a new credit card law that will benefit consumers in 2010.

10 Savvy Homebuying Tips for 2010 Get out your calculators. Homebuying will require more research to find the best deals this year.

December 28, 2009

Public Citizen: Tamiflu Doesn't Work on Flu Complications Questions industry-funded tests assuring efficacy.

Feds Impose New Airline Security Rules Emergency regs could slow getting through security.

Kindle Books Outsell Physical Books On Amazon.com Christmas Day book buyers go digital.

High-Dose Seasonal Flu Shots Okayed For Seniors Accelerated process used in vaccine approval.

December 27, 2009

Possibly Tainted Beef Recalled In Six States E. coli outbreak traced to Oklahoma plant.

FDA Warns Nestle On Drink Mix Marketing Agency says products mis-branded as drugs.

Hybrids Not the Only Answer There's more to higher gas mileage than hybrids, such as new fuel injection and turbocharging.

Mortgage Modification May Be Credit Downer How a modified home loan affects your borrowing depends on how it's reported. Here's what to expect.

December 24, 2009

Airlines Scramble to Cope with Christmas Storm Midwest could get up to two feet of snow.

Holidays Can Be Deadly For Pedestrians Friends don't let friends walk drunk.

Jobs Expert: Labor Market To Be On The Mend In 2010 Jobless recovery may be thing of the past.

FCC Wants More Answers On Verizon Termination Fees Commissioner dissatisfied with telecom's response.

Pop-Up Security Warnings Pose Threats 'Malvertising' a growing problem, FBI says.

December 23, 2009

Comcast Settles File-Sharing Lawsuit Complaint alleged that carrier blocked peer-to-peer connections.

Frustrated Shoppers Can't Find Deep Discounts Wal-Mart tops list of 2009 retail winners.

10 Hottest-Selling Cars of 2009 New models and luxury cars joined the expected gas-sippers on the list, but trucks got shut out.

How Can I Improve My Credit Score? FICO recently revealed how certain missteps can hurt your credit score. But what can help it?

Holiday Tax Wrap-Up A quick look at what Congress did, and mostly didn't, do on the tax front this year.

Beat 3 Refinance Hurdles Hit a traffic jam of bad news on the way to refinancing your mortgage? Here's what to do.

Outlook For 2010 Housing Market Remains Murky Existing home sales surge, new home sales plunge.

Mintel Predicts Global Consumer Trends For 2010 Forecasters see a new consumer lifestyle in the making.

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December 22, 2009

California Animal Shelters Overrun With Chihuahuas Popular pet dogs need homes for the holidays.

Barnes And Noble Suffers More Nook Delays Fewer Nooks to be delivered before Christmas than first promised.

One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine May Work For Kids, Study Finds But some doctors urge caution on findings.

Consumer Coalition Opposes Proposed California Auto Insurance Law Claims companies will penalize everyone for not having policies.

Illinois Settles Lawsuit Over College Savings Fund Company agrees to pay $77 million to eligible college savers.

Michigan Busts Ponzi Scheme Targeting Seniors Attorney General charges three over $350 million fraud.

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December 21, 2009

Suit Says Graco Car Seat Caused Daughter Severe Burns Ohio couple seeking damages from Graco and Rubbermaid.

Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Returns Before Buying A Gift Retailers imposing stricter guidelines, especially on open items.

CDC: Flu Cases Drop For Seventh Straight Week Most flu cases are the H1N1 virus.

Visa Pledges Help On Unauthorized Charges Identifying merchants with excessive cardholder disputes.

Mississippi Warns Residents on Unsafe Toys State legislature wants its own product safety laws.

Feds Strengthen Airline Passenger Rights Passengers have right to deplane during tarmac delays.

December 20, 2009

Top 10 Scams of 2009: Scam Artists Go Corporate There's never a recession for innovative, forward-looking scam artists, as 2009 proved.

Savvy Young Shoppers Study Holiday Gift Prices Some prices went up on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, ConsumerAffairs.com survey finds.

Pennsylvania AG Files Suit Against Fraudulent Warranty Company Eagle Warranty closed doors despite thousands of outstanding claims.

Whole Foods Recalls Hazelnuts Due to Possible Salmonella Several batches of "filberts" pulled.

Doctor: Santa Should Get Off His Sleigh And Walk Advice from the Grinch?

Seven More Banks Fail Toll for year rises to 140.

New York Announces Settlement With Three Home Health Agencies Cuomo's suit accused company of employing unqualified aides.

December 18, 2009

CPSC Delays Enforcement Of Testing on Kids' Products Not enough labs have been certified to begin new regs.

Hazelnut Kernels Recalled For Potential Salmonella Contamination Problem exposed in routine FDA inspection.

Saab Story II: Dutch Ditch Saab Deal From airplanes to quirky cars, Saab makes it to the finish line.

Gasoline Prices Drift Lower Decline remains slower than oil price drop.

9 Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating Good ways to avoid temptation and weight gain.

Survey Finds Seniors Adopting 'Recession Lifestyle' Older Consumers feeling effects especially hard.

More Fords to Offer Collision-Warning Systems in 2010 System uses radar to reduce rear-end accidents.

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December 17, 2009

CPSC Renews Crib Recall After Another Death All cribs have been recalled but death toll rises to 11.

Blackberry Data System Down for Several Hours Sprint SMS system may also be affected.

Researchers Link Proximity to Convenience Stores with Obesity Bigger factor than fast-food restaurants.

FTC Urged To Place Tighter Controls On 'Free' Credit Reports Consumers are confused, New York officials say.

California Wins $21 Million Settlement Over Albuterol Price Hikes Firm accused of cheating state health system.

4 Ways To Avoid Costly Cell Phone Fees Consumer group offers ways around contract "gotchas."

Feds Revise Highway Safety Rules Transportation secretary calls updates 'needed and welcome'.

10 Steps to Your Best Deal on a Car Loan Getting a great deal on a new car means getting a great car loan as well as a great price.

6 Ways to Build Credit on Campus Spend some time learning about credit while you're in college.

Mortgage Rates Climb for 3rd Week As mortgage rates continue to rise, experts look at the challenges ahead in the housing market.

6 Tips for Savvy Holiday Shopping Get your holiday gifts to their destination safely, on time and on budget with these mailing tips.

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December 16, 2009

The Economy Is Improving -- Or Is It? Not everyone is convinced.

Honda Settles Civic Hybrid Mileage Suit 26 attorneys general object to terms of settlement.

5 Top Situations for an Auto Refinance If you fit these scenarios, you could save a lot of money.

Video: Can I Use Home Equity to Pay for Student Loans? A woman asks if her children should pay off student loans by taking a home equity loan.

How to Get the Best CD Rates When looking for a good return on a CD, it's best to throw some assumptions out the window.

Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Reinstate Glass-Steagall Act Banks wouldn't be able to trade securities.

Maryland Officials Halt Foreclosure Rescue Scam Scheme robbed homeowners of equity.

Less TV Viewing Equals More Calories Burned Small behavioral changes may be key to controlling weight.

GM Introduces Wi-Fi In Cars But how about an Internet radio system?

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