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November 17, 2009
Web users beware: Phishing attacks on the rise
With more people on social networking sites, phishing attacks – in which people are tricked into providing personal information online - are on the rise.
November 10, 2009
Fuel Assistance application deadline Friday for Va.
The deadline to apply for Fuel Assistance through the Virginia Department of Social Services’ (VDSS) is this Friday, Nov. 13. Families and individuals must apply through their local department of social services.
November 06, 2009
CCS: Don’t let your financial future go up in smoke
To save hundreds of dollars each month, credit counselors advise consumers to reduce, quit smoking.
November 05, 2009
Could the IRS be trying to send you money?
The IRS seeks to return $1.77 million in undeliverable refunds to Tennesseans - check our database here to see if your name is on the list!
October 21, 2009
Canned Pumpkin Pie Filling Will Be Hard To Find Again
For the second year in a row, fans of open-and-pour pie mixes may look to their grocery store shelves and see only emptiness where there should be cans of pumpkin pie mix.
October 15, 2009
Tips to Winterize Your Home
With the chill of autumn already in the air, now is the perfect time to begin “winterizing” your home.
October 09, 2009
Your Oversized Handbag Could Be Hazardous to Your Health
Your purse could be causing unnecessary strain on your neck, shoulders and back - not to mention the bacteria it could be harboring.
September 30, 2009
GM To Shut Down Saturn After Penske Walks Away
General Motors Co. says it’s shutting down the Saturn brand after an agreement with Penske Automotive Group Inc. to acquire the unit fell apart.
September 06, 2009
Outstanding Store Brands
It used to be when you walked down a store aisle, you’d see boring black and white packages containing generic brands that looked and usually tasted pretty bland. But these days, Consumer Reports says all that’s changed. Store brands are lot better in terms of the quality and in terms of the packaging.
September 01, 2009
More Than Half Of All 12-Year-Olds Have Cell Phones
For the first time, more than half of U.S. 12-year-olds have a cell phone of their very own, and their ranks are growing like lines at a Hannah Montana concert.
August 26, 2009
Credit Cards Can Be a Pitfall for College Students
While most students will finish college with a degree and promising career opportunities, many will struggle for years to repay the credit card debt they incur while in school.
August 25, 2009
Maytag Recalls More Refrigerators
Maytag is recalling about 46,000 refrigerators under the Maytag, Magic Chef, Performa by Maytag and Crosley brand names, due to a fire hazard.
August 21, 2009
Deaths Prompt Re-announcement Of Bassinet Recall
Two additional infant deaths prompt re-announcement of recall for Simplicity “Close-Sleeper/Bedside Sleeper” Bassinets.
Wal-Mart Recalls 1.5 Million Durabrand DVD Players
Wal-Mart Stores Inc. is voluntarily recalling about 1.5 million Durabrand DVD players after the company said it received five reports of the products overheating, leading to fires and property damage.
August 14, 2009
Little Tikes Recall
The Little Tikes Co. is recalling about 1.6 million toy workshops and trucks, after an 11-month-old boy got a plastic nail lodged in his throat.
July 30, 2009
EPA Changes Eligibility of Some Vehicles in ‘Clunkers’ Program
If you’re wanting to trade in your old car, and you’re hoping to cash in on the ‘Clunker’ money currently being offered by the government program, you might want to double check that your vehicle is still eligible.
July 29, 2009
IRS: Beware of First-Time Homebuyer Credit Scams
The Internal Revenue Service is warning tax payers to watch out for scams involving the first-time homebuyer credit this year and next.
July 28, 2009
Social Media 101: Facebook Part 3
Join Marketing Mel and 11 Connects as we explore the value and usage of Facebook in a three part series.
Social Media 101: Facebook Part 2
Join Marketing Mel and 11 Connects as we explore the value and usage of Facebook in a three part series.
Social Media 101: Facebook Part 1
Join Marketing Mel and 11 Connects as we explore the value and usage of Facebook in a three part series.
July 21, 2009
Haven’t Been Able to Take a Vacation? Try A StayCation
Haven’t been able to afford a vacation this year? Consumer Credit Counseling Service offers a few handy tips on making your own StayCation.
July 20, 2009
The Buzz on ‘Skeeters
Experts say you don’t need new gimmicks or unproven home remedies that make the rounds on the Internet.
July 17, 2009
Free, Online Solutions Can Be Great Options
We tend to spend a lot of money on technology, and for the most part, it’s a worthwhile expense — to be without it in our online world is impossible at worst and impractical at best. So we pay a lot for computers, Internet service, software, etc. and chalk it up as a necessary evil.
July 13, 2009
Virginia Employees Could Get Up To $500 Loans
Virginia will offer state employees loans up to $500 in an effort to prevent them from turning to payday or
car title lenders during tough economic times.
July 09, 2009
Tenn. Sales Tax Holiday This Weekend
The fourth annual Sales Tax Holiday is scheduled for Friday, August 7 and continuing through Sunday, August 9.
July 07, 2009
A Tri-Cities Family Stays Positive Through Tough Times
A Tri-Cities boy with a cleft palate prepares for another surgery.
Cash For Clunkers
If you have been thinking about purchasing a new fuel-efficient car through the government’s Cash For Clunkers Program, your first step should be to make sure you qualify.
July 03, 2009
4 Million Baby Floats Recalled
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday that Aqua-Leisure Industries would recall about 4 million floating baby pool toys that pose a drowning risk.
June 25, 2009
Beware of Crib Recalls
If you’re a parent of a baby or a toddler – this information could save your child’s life.
June 23, 2009
FDA Regulations On Tobacco Could Take 3 Years
New law will have gradual effects;smokers will not pay much more;.small manufacturers to be hurt most.
