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Congress Weighs Modified Home Buyer Tax Credit
Tweet Eligible first time home buyers have enjoyed an $8000 federal tax credit thanks to a program put into place earlier this year. That program comes to an end on
ABC News Spotlights Toyota Runaway Problem
Tweet The Toyota Motor Corporation is finding itself in an unfamiliar place as media, consumer groups and government officials examine a problem regarding select Toyota and Lexus models. “Runaway Toyota”
Asian Brands, Ford Top Reliability Survey
Tweet Consumer Reports (CR) magazine’s 2009 Annual Auto Survey has been released, reflecting continued dominance by the Asian brands as well as good news for one domestic maker. In the
Bank of America Penalizes Good Credit
Tweet This just in from the “let no good deed go unpunished” department: Bank of America, a recipient of tens of billions of dollars of federal (taxpayer) bailout money, has
House Sales Surge For September 2009
Tweet Sales of existing homes climbed by 9.4% in September, representing the strongest monthly increase in more than two years, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). With an
Safety Tips For Kids This Halloween!
Tweet Two Saturdays from now, neighborhoods will be filled with ghosts, goblins, werewolves and other dark and frightening creatures from the netherworld. No, the gates of hell haven’t opened up,
Hiring Outlook Bleak This Christmas Season
Tweet The nation’s retailers aren’t expecting a flood of shoppers for the Christmas shopping season which officially begins the day after Thanksgiving. With sales expected to be flat or fall
Automotive Recalls Surge This Fall
Tweet Perhaps it is the season or maybe it is just a coincidence, but both Toyota and Ford have issued their largest recalls ever over the past few weeks. Ford,
I’ll Take A “V” Recovery Any Day!
Tweet When it comes to economic recovery following a recession, a “V” is much better than a “W” in all cases. Who would have ever thought that the economy could
Compact Car Prices Trending Upwards
Tweet Finally, some good news for people who own a compact car: the value of their vehicle is increasing. That information comes from Kelley Blue Book (KBB) which issued their
CPSC Warns Consumers of In Home Drowning Dangers
Tweet Homeowners who have a swimming pool understand the accompanying dangers of having one in their yard, especially where small children are concerned. Drownings, even with gates and safety equipment
Surging Overdraft Fees Hurting Americans, Advocacy Group Says
Tweet The Center for Responsible Lending (CRL), a nonprofit, nonpartisan research and policy organization, says that bank overdraft fees have surged by 35% over the past two years, costing Americans
Travel Group Warns of Higher Airline Fees This Christmas
Tweet Airline travel remains a popular way for families to connect especially during the period of the year encompassing Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. The “holiday season” sees some
Unemployment Hits 9.8%; Employers Continue To Shed Jobs
Tweet Unemployment continues to rise in the United States, hitting 9.8% in September. For the 21st consecutive month companies have shed more jobs then they created in a recession that
Consumers Warned About Atlanta Area Flood Damaged Cars
Tweet The recent floods in and around the Atlanta area were of historic proportions. Homes were destroyed, crops ruined and vehicles swept away. Thankfully, casualties were kept to a minimum,
