ConsumerAffairs.Com News http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/ Consumer News, scams, recalls from ConsumerAffairs.Com en-us Copyright 2004 ConsumerAffairs.Com info@consumeraffairs.com (Truman Lewis) jhood@consumeraffairs.com (Jim Hood) http://backend.userland.com/rss Is Obama Dragging Down Stock Prices? http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/mccain_obama.html Or would the economy improve under a President Obama? Nebraska Beef Recall Expanded to 5.3 Million Pounds http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/kroger_beef03.html Feds blast Nebraska Beef's practices. $4-Plus Gas Prices Dampen July 4th Holiday http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/gas_prices275.html Most expensive holiday weekend prices ever. Mortgage Rates Reverse Trend, Head Lower http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/mortgage_rates.html News of moderate inflationary pressure helps ease rates. Shortness of Breath Shouldn't Be Ignored http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/geezer062.html It's a symptom that should be rare in healthy people. How Do You Survive a Bear Market? http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/07/the_bear.html The answer for most small investors: very carefully. 'Hypermiling' Is Dangerous, Says AAA http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/gas_prices274.html Extreme fuel-saving measures can put motorists at risk. Struggling Drivers Blame Washington for High Gas Prices http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/gas_prices273.html Lack of effective energy policy tops consumers' complaint list. What’s Really Fueling Those Sky-High Oil Prices http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/gas_prices271.html There are lots of theories; most of them are right. Credit Card Fees at the Pump are a 'Hidden Tax' on Consumers http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/gas_prices272.html Rising oil prices a gusher for card companies. Aging Parents Face College/Savings Squeeze http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/parents_college.html Paying for college, saving for retirement don't go together. New Guide Lists Calories in Beer, Wine, Cocktails http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/calories_liquor.html Government doesn't require listings on drink labels. Energy Drinks Can Lead To Caffeine "Overdose" http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/energy_drinks.html Drinks often contains lots of sodium & sugar too. New York Stops H&R Block's Deceptive Sweepstakes Ads http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/ny_hrblock.html Company will pay $245,000 penalty for not playing by the rules. Congress Reaches Agreement on Parts of Consumer Safety Bill http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/cpsc_congress02.html Fierce behind-the-scenes battle rages over increasing the power of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Unexpected Problems Confront Prius Owners http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/prius_reconsidered.html Pleasure turns to pain for many purchasers. Gas Price Run-Up Pauses http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/gas_prices269.html Fewer plan to hit the road this July 4th. Survey: 3 Out of 4 Angry About High Gas Prices http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/gas_prices268.html Consumers favor far-reaching action on energy, climate issues. Bankruptcy Recovery Time Longer than Many Expect http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/bankruptcy_recovery.html It can take 10 to 20 years or more to fully recover, researchers find. Payday Loan Lead Generators Settle FTC Charges http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/06/ftc_payday.html Ads didn't display annual percentage rate, as the law requires.