Consumer News

5 Ways to Outlast Deflation
Deflation can devastate the economy. Here are five ways to fight falling prices.
ConsumerAffairs.com  –  Dec 25, 2008 8:20 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Mortgage Rates Surge
Mortgage rates went up this week from near-record lows, as brokers scrambled to keep up with applications.
ConsumerAffairs.com  –  Dec 25, 2008 8:14 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Elevated CRP Can be a Sign of Infection, Or Worse
High levels can also indicate increased heart attack risk.
ConsumerAffairs.com  –  Dec 25, 2008 7:59 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Spirit of Christmas Thrives, Even in Hard Times
In the bleak Midwestern mid-winter, we found some Christmas angels.
ConsumerAffairs.com  –  Dec 25, 2008 7:46 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Consumers Resolve to Kick Credit Card Habit
Tightening of limits spurs borrowers to turn their backs
ConsumerAffairs.com  –  Dec 24, 2008 7:15 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Boomers Facing Tough Social Security Choices
Many stuck between reduced payouts now or gambling for later
ConsumerAffairs.com  –  Dec 24, 2008 5:25 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Toymakers say lead law harms workshops
Worries over lead paint in toys made the holidays brighter for handcrafted toy makers last year, but now the government's response to the scare has some workshops fearful.
MSNBC.com  –  Dec 24, 2008 4:16 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Credit "Repair" Company Agrees to Settle FTC Charges
Agency handcuffs company for making deceptive claims
ConsumerAffairs.com  –  Dec 24, 2008 4:10 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Credit Card Issuers Changing the Rules
Lenders look to make money before new regulations take effect
ConsumerAffairs.com  –  Dec 24, 2008 4:05 PM [GMT]  –  comment?

Zavvi goes into administration
Poor trading conditions and supply problems prove too much for music retailer
Financial Times  –  Dec 24, 2008 12:02 PM [GMT]  –  comment?