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April 07, 2009
Coffeemakers recalled for fire hazard
About 500,000 coffeemakers sold exclusively at Walgreens could ignite.
March 26, 2009
How to get a human on the line
Tired of not knowing how to reach a live person? Here are some tips to help you get through to an operator.
March 10, 2009
Maytag voluntarily recalls some refrigerators
The company says an electrical problem could create a fire hazard.
March 06, 2009
Mass. residents warned about scam
The Massachusetts Department of Revenue is warning taxpayers and consumers of a scam the department has become aware of.
February 24, 2009
Stop & Shop pulls potato products
Stop & Shop pulls several potato products from its shelves.
February 23, 2009
Local dairy recalls peanut items
Bliss Bros. Dairy Inc. is recalling certain ice cream products, saying they could be contaminated with salmonella.
February 09, 2009
President wants to spend green to go green
President Obama’s stimulus package would spend tax money to go green.
Take cover! Snuggie causes infomercial revolution
Get wrapped up in the Snuggie revolution.
February 04, 2009
Shoppers can save lots on coupons sites
Two super saving women say clipping coupons has been replaced by surfing the net.
January 28, 2009
Job hunting? Experts say look good doing it
Learn some tricks for getting ahead in your job search.
January 26, 2009
Warwick Mall closing earlier
Attention shoppers, the mall will soon be closing—earlier than usual.
January 20, 2009
Report: Filene’s Basement closing 11 stores
Filene’s Basement is closing 11 stores, the Boston Globe reports.
January 13, 2009
Consumer News: Clorox prices, lobster prices
Clorox has decided not to raise prices.
January 12, 2009
Consumer News: Credit card statement, green cars
Good news for credit card customers who’ve ever been confused by their billing statements.
Salmonella prompts peanut butter recall
An Ohio company recalls two brands of peanut butter.
January 09, 2009
Shaw’s closing Attleboro store, 3 others
Shaw’s Supermarkets says it will close stores in South Attleboro and three other locations.
Consumer Minute: Auto show, cruise deals
What’s old is new again, at least in car design.
January 08, 2009
Orman’s ‘Action Plan’ available for free download
Suze Orman’s latest book is available for free download from Oprah.com.
Government may stall transition to digital television
Could the federal government delay the switch to digital television?
January 07, 2009
Nissan recalling more than 240,000 trucks
Nissan is recalling 240,000 trucks that were sold in New England and 14 other cold weather states.
January 06, 2009
Patrick wants to expand Internet sales tax
Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick wants to expand the state’s ability to collect taxes on Internet sales.
January 05, 2009
Single-family home prices drop in R.I.
The median sales price for single-family homes in Rhode Island plummets by almost 20 percent.
Consumers put on wait list for digital TV coupons
The government program that subsidizes digital-to-analog television converter boxes hits a funding limit.
December 24, 2008
Snow globes recalled for fire hazard
Hallmark is recalling a knickknack because it poses a fire hazard.
December 22, 2008
Cocoa contaminated with melamine
A Canadian company is recalling four hot cocoa sets because they may contain melamine.
December 10, 2008
Office Depot will close 112 stores
Stores in R.I. and Massachusetts are on the closing list.
December 05, 2008
R.I. DEM: Maintaining oil fuel tanks
Here are some tips for maintaining oil fuel tanks from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management.
December 02, 2008
Cruise lines offering deals to fill cabins
Good deals can be found on cruises if your travel plans are flexible.
November 25, 2008
Stimulus checks must be claimed by Friday
Taxpayers who believe their economic stimulus checks went astray must update their addresses with the Internal Revenue Service by Friday.
November 24, 2008
Grocery chain recalls butternut squash in dinners
Stop & Shop is recalling some squash side dishes because of an undeclared allergen.
