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Money Saving Apps for Your Smartphone

March 4th, 2013

(CNN) — If you’re looking to put more money in your wallet, look no further than the smartphone in your pocket. Put a smartphone to work and put more money in the bank. That’s the premise behind mobile apps that make saving dollars as… Read more






Apple to Hand Out iTunes Credits in Settlement

February 26th, 2013
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Apple has agreed to give more than $100 million in iTunes store...

Lab Asks Government to Investigate Toyota Prius

February 25th, 2013
DETROIT (AP) -- Federal safety regulators are deciding if they'll investigate a complaint that...

Best Buy to Launch New Price-Match Policy

February 18th, 2013
(CNN) -- Best Buy is launching a new price-matching guarantee. Beginning March 3rd, Best Buy...




No Central Agency Oversees, Inspects Cruise Ships

February 16th, 2013

(AP Photo/Dave Martin) By CURT ANDERSON, Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — A byzantine maze of maritime rules and regulations, fragmented oversight and a patchwork quilt of nations that do business with cruise lines make it tough for consumers… Read more





Chrysler Adds 278,000 Trucks to Axle Recall

February 14th, 2013

DETROIT (AP) — Chrysler is recalling 278,000 pickup trucks and SUVs to fix a problem that can cause the rear axles to lock up unexpectedly. The recall covers many Ram 1500 pickups from the 2009 through 2012 model years, as well as Dodge… Read more





Protecting Your Identity while Preparing Your Taxes

February 5th, 2013

(CNN) — Tax season is now officially underway and whether you’re filing your returns online or through the mail, it’s worth a few reminders to keep personal information safe and away from identity thieves. Don’t carry documents with your… Read more







Amazon to Collect Conn. Sales Tax, Ending Dispute

February 4th, 2013

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Connecticut officials say Amazon has agreed to collect Connecticut’s sales tax, ending a dispute over the tax that the online retailer had refused to charge its customers. Gov. Dannel P. Malloy said Monday that Amazon… Read more





Facebook Unwraps New Gift Cards to Target, Others

January 31st, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) — Facebook’s newest e-commerce idea: A gift card users can buy for each other that can be spent at retailers and restaurants including Target, Jamba Juice and Olive Garden. The company is building on the gifts service it… Read more





FDA Warns Company over Unapproved Flu Remedy

January 29th, 2013

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal regulators say a Florida company has been marketing an untested inhaled formula as a flu remedy in violation of drug safety regulations. The Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission are warning… Read more





New ATMs Dispensing $1 and $5 Bills

January 17th, 2013

(CNN) — The days of being forced to withdraw 20 bucks from an ATM are coming to an end for some customers. ATMs capable of dispensing one and five dollar bills are popping up across the country. Chase and PNC are rolling out the new… Read more





Facebook Unveils Social Search Feature

January 15th, 2013

(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu) By BARBARA ORTUTAY, AP Technology Writer MENLO PARK, Calif. (AP) — If you’ve ever wanted to know the most popular TV shows among your Facebook friends who are doctors, or wanted to see all the photos any of your friends… Read more





PayPal Expands Retail Store Payments Service

January 14th, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) — PayPal says it is expanding its payment service to more brick-and-mortar retailers, including RadioShack and Dollar General stores. EBay Inc.’s payments subsidiary is announcing Monday that as of the end of 2012 it had… Read more





Facebook Tests $100 Charge to Message Zuckerberg

January 11th, 2013

NEW YORK (AP) — Would you pay $100 to message Mark Zuckerberg? Facebook says it’s testing some “extreme price points” to let users pay to have their messages seen by people who are not their friends. The tech blog Mashable reported early… Read more





Purina, Milo’s Kitchen Pulling Some Dog Treats

January 10th, 2013

NEW YORK (WGGB/AP) — Two makers of pet treats are pulling products from the market because they may contain traces of poultry antibiotics that aren’t approved in the U.S. Nestle Purina PetCare is taking Waggin’ Train and Canyon Creek Ranch brand… Read more








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