Thanksgiving may be three weeks away but some people are already gearing up for the holidays and they are looking for that perfect gift. Susan Hirasuna was in
Millions own an Apple iPhone and tout the thousands of apps, cool touchscreen and nifty media player. But now a British Web site is calling the iPhone the
Several states, including Alabama and West Virginia, have passed laws raising the legal alcohol-per-volume cap in beer from 6 percent to 13.9 percent. Iowa and
Consumer Reports Magazine tested 19 name brand canned foods and almost all tested positive for Bisphenol. Susan Hirasuna has more on what the study means in
Many people tossed out their plastic water and baby bottles after concerns rose over Bisphenol A, a chemical used in the production of hard plastics, and its
You have probably seen the TV commercials advertising "free credit reports" featuring three, scruffy musicians singing jingles about debt deriding their
No surprise here -- holiday travel will cost more again this year. Most of the largest U.S. airlines have increased a surcharge for travel on the busiest
Before you know it, we'll be heading into the holiday shopping season, which traditionally begins the day after Thanksgiving, dubbed Black Friday. And news
Fairbank Farms, of Ashville, N.Y., issued a recall for approximately 545,699 pounds of fresh ground beef on Oct. 31. The beef, which was produced between Sept.
Americans are paying more for gasoline than they did last year as the holidays approached -- billions of dollars that could go to books, clothes and Barbie
Google launched a new music search feature that brings its U.S. searchers one click away from listening to a full-length song. Jane Yamamoto has the video
A study of popular face paints used for Halloween costumes has found that some may be contaminated with lead.
About 68,700 SurgeMaster surge protectors, imported by Belkin International Inc., of Compton, Calif., because the molding of the rotating plug can crack or
A lot of people will be trimming the tree with gift cards. Shoppers like the "general purpose" gift cards offered by Visa, MasterCard and American Express,
Boston Market is offering a $1 meal deal all week. The offer includes a quarter white or three-piece dark rotisserie chicken, mashed potatoes and cornbread for
The tough economic times are posing a problem for many, and lobster trappers are just one of the many industries affected. But a number of lobstermen are
Full-length women's chenille robes made in Pakistan are being recalled by a Warren, Pa. company because they are highly flammable and now linked to nine
Banks are losing millions because people aren't paying their credit card bills. Now, some banks are taking drastic action. Having a credit card comes with some
Sales of golf carts are seeing a boom because under the government stimulus plan, tax credits are being given for electric cars. And the golf carts we're
Finding the perfect Halloween costume is often a tough task. But there are plenty of outfits out there and some are causing controversy this year.
It's become a yearly dilemma for millions of people both young and old -- what to be on Halloween.
There's a national baby food recall. Plum Organics is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible
Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism
An aggressive TV ad campaign from Verizon Wireless is adding to the support building for a software package from Google Inc. that is shaping up to be the most
Toys R Us is introducing a layaway program for big-ticket items like bikes and cribs ahead of the holiday season.
From karaoke to kickball, some things just don't work without a group of people. A startup wants to add one more to that list: Online bargain hunting.
Eating at restaurants accounts for half of an average family's budget, according to MSN Money. And there are plenty of tricks that restaurants are using to get
Browsing through the supermarket cereal aisle, you might notice there are different brands that make corn flakes. But Kellogg's now wants to set its corn
Alcoholic energy drinks under fire across the country and here in Mecklenburg County. Police are learning how to ID the drinks, but kids are learning how to
Consumers reduced their borrowing for the seventh straight month in August, as households trim spending and banks reduce credit card limits.
Amazon is cutting the price on the Kindle, the electronic book reader, and offering a global version of its signature product as well.
Several big airlines have added $10 surcharges for busy days around the holidays. Last month airlines added a $10 each-way surcharge for Nov. 29 (the Sunday
SPECIAL REPORT - It is a sad reality. Nearly 1 in 10 U.S. workers are jobless, and for those that are just joining the ranks of unemployed, it's
After tens of thousands of e-mail passwords were posted online after a phishing attack this week, it seems many of us still have passwords that aren't secure
The skies may have just gotten a little friendlier when it comes to airline lavatories. First Class bathrooms on Oman Air's new A330-300 aircraft feature a
Microsoft confirmed on Monday that several thousand Hotmail accounts were involved in a phishing attack, according to PCMag.com.
There's good news for consumers who heat with natural gas. The American Gas Association says plentiful domestic supplies and lower wellhead prices will drive
You've enjoyed her syrup on your pancakes for nearly 50 years. But what's Mrs. Butterworth's first name?
If you're a fan of online banking, beware. Thieves may be stealing money right under your nose without you knowing. CNET reports that researchers at security
The owner of Sheraton hotels will offer thousands of guests a free night's stay in dozens of North American locations as part of a massive campaign that kicks
Credit card consumers are taking notice of sudden interest rate hikes and other hidden fees. Ann Minch took her case against Bank of America to YouTube and
Toyota Motor Corp. is recalling 3.8 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles in the United States to address problems with a removable floor mat that could cause
Travelers in Europe are allowed to smoke on planes again .. sort of. Ryanair has started selling smokeless cigarettes on all of its flights throughout Europe
Rejoice, it's National Coffee Day. No one really knows how the event got started, but those who enjoy a hot Cup of Joe don't really care -- they just want
A rub-on cream that could be as potent as Viagra but without the side effects is being tested, according to the Telegraph.
Suburban mom Shana Rampersad is looking for a new family car, and it's got to be fuel efficient, stylish and roomy.
Advertisers are always trying new ways to get viewers to watch their commercials. One way they've tried to grab people's attention is by making commercials
Apple Inc. CEO Steve Jobs returned Wednesday to the showman role that has helped define his company leadership, taking the stage for the first time since his
On Labor Day, Chick-fil-A is offering a free chicken sandwich to anyone who goes into a location wearing a T-shirt or jersey with any sports logo on it. The
Many Americans have made the switch to a plasma or HDTV, but many don't know that they need to calibrate these TVs.
Consumers and businesses may finally be seeing some relief from rising utility bills, thanks to the biggest decline in U.S. electricity demand in decades.
The fall season brings a price cut to many vacation destinations. The "shoulder season" -- the time between the summer season and the off season, which starts
You might have heard about In-N-Out's unpublicized menu that includes ordering a burger "Animal-Style" -- lettuce, tomato, mustard-cooked beef patty, pickles,
It sounds nearly impossible, but the Food and Drug Administration has confirmed that a can of Diet Pepsi consumed by a Florida man contained a frog or a toad.
Google's popular e-mail service Gmail experienced an outage on Tuesday afternoon, but service has been restored.
Six companies are recalling millions of window blinds and shades, following the deaths of three children who got caught in cords that move the coverings up and
It might take a few hours a week to clip coupons and browse supermarket aisles. But it's paying off for one woman who is feeding her family of six for less
KFC is testing out a sandwich called the "Double Down" -- two slices of bacon, melted swiss and pepper Jack cheese, and "the Colonel's sauce" sandwiched
To gauge consumers' strain, look no further than the rows and rows of plastic bags awaiting layaway payments at Kmart. They are filled with back-to-school
As the government's "Cash for Clunkers" program comes to an end Monday, consumers can look forward to the next federal stimulus program -- "Cash for
Auto dealers are bracing for a possible rush of last-minute shoppers before the Cash for Clunkers program ends Monday, but some buyers may find they won't be
What happens if you try to live on a dollar's worth of food each day? In this recession, a couple decided to see what it would be like to do it for a month.
Government safety officials warned parents Thursday about Simplicity bassinets after two more infants were killed when they became trapped.
Passengers who were grounded on the Continental plane in Rochester are not accepting the airline’s apology.
When Tropical Storm Chata'an struck the Federated States of Micronesia in 2002, the U.S. government sent 1,300 blankets, 4,000 disposable diapers, 30 cases of
On Tuesday, General Motors Corp. claimed its Chevrolet Volt rechargeable electric car would get 230 miles per gallon of gasoline in city driving. After a few
JetBlue Airways is offering a $599 one-month pass for unlimited travel.
The National Park Service waived admission to national parks and monuments over three weekends this summer. This weekend is the last opportunity to take
You've probably seen cars wrapped with advertisements on the road and you may have heard some of the headlines that the companies behind these advertisements
A 52-inch HDTV for $9.99 sounds like a deal too good to be true -- and it is.
Just when it looked like the Snuggie craze would die down in the dog days of summer, now there is a Snuggie just for dogs.
The story is fast becoming a familiar tale -- passengers stuck on a plane for hours on the tarmac with no way of getting out. And each time a new incident
If you hate standing in line at the bank or using the ATM to deposit your checks, how about depositing them using your iPhone?
As the beginning of the school year fast approaches, many parents find themselves scrambling to fill school supply lists, which seem to be getting bigger and
Parents are changing their spending strategies, opting for thrift stores for clothing, and drug stores for pencils and notebooks. What are some other ways
It isn't just the annual fees and late charges anymore. Credit cards are stealthily slipping in new fees on your monthly bill in an effort to bolster income in
As the Senate considers additional funding for the wildly popular "Cash For Clunkers" program, some people are debating whether the economic stimulus and
Is Apple hiding information about the safety of its popular iPods? Consumers who have been injured after the devices overheated or exploded into fires say the
A Scottish brewery is being called "irresponsible" after debuting a new beer that contains 18.2 percent alcohol. BBC News reports just one bottle of the
Maybe the "Beer Summit" held Thursday evening at the White House would have been a good occasion to launch a new beer-in-a-box product.
Car and truck owners looking to junk their gas guzzlers are flocking to dealerships to take advantage of the government's "cash for clunkers" program and buy
Americans' confidence in the economy darkened further in July as worries about job security offset any enthusiasm about the resumed stock market rally that has
Just as a new survey showed that consumers are happy with their hotel stays, one luxury hotel chain is cutting prices by almost half.
The Mars company has introduced a new promotion for its "Real Chocolate Relief Act" campaign where one U.S. city will be picked most deserving by online voters
Coke is testing out a drink the mixes fizz and milk. The new drink, "Vio," contains skim milk mixed with sparkling water and comes in fruit flavors. It is
Sports Illustrated released a calendar application for the iPhone from its annual swimsuit issue this week, and it's already the top-selling paid lifestyle
Scott Hintz needed more miles with American Airlines to book a free trip to Morocco this spring, and he had several thousand miles from another carrier that he
It's being dubbed the soda machine of the future. The new Coca-Cola Freestyle dispenses more than 100 different sodas with the touch of a button.
Running barefoot in many places, like cities or country roads is difficult. So runners are turning to minimalist footwear like Nike Free, the Newton
Some consumers that recently purchased a Snuggie, a $20 blanket with sleeves sold on infomercials, are complaining that they were unwittingly enrolled in a
Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Iger says the Hulu online video streaming site could one day charge for its content.
Attending a certain school can have a direct impact on your earning potential according to a new survey. A huge list of salaries of graduates of U.S.
Starbucks is giving away free pastries today, but only until 10:30 a.m. You will have to buy a coffee, but the pastry is free with a coupon and is good until
The nation's discount airlines are continuing last week's airfare sale (some flights were priced at $30) with more low prices for travel. And the travel window
Fast food chicken chain Chick-fil-A is celebrating...cows? That's right. Dress up like a cow from head to toe and show up any Chick-fil-A location today, July
Brain freeze alert: Stop by 7-Eleven on Saturday, July 11 (7/11) for a free Slurpee to celebrate the chain's 82nd birthday. The free 7.11 oz drinks will be
A man singing about how baggage handlers broke his guitar is becoming the poster child for anyone who has ever experienced frustration with the airline
Discount airlines Southwest, AirTran and Frontier have set off a price war with fares as low as $30 for one-way flights. But you have to book quickly, some
