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November 05, 2009
Higher NC sales tax means larger break for holiday
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A higher sales tax means North Carolina consumers will get a larger break when they purchase energy-efficient appliances compared to a year ago.
November 03, 2009
Fairbank Farms massive meat recall
A New York meat company has recalled more than 500,000 lbs of ground beef
Airlines ratchet up holiday surcharges
DALLAS (AP) - No surprise here—holiday travel will cost more again this year.
November 02, 2009
CDC: Contaminated beef may be linked to 2 deaths
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (AP) - A federal health official says two deaths and 26 other illnesses may be linked to ground beef recalled by a New York meat company because it might have been contaminated with E. coli bacteria.
October 29, 2009
Senate extends tax credit for new home buyers
Good news for first time homebuyers looking to cash in on the government’s tax credit.
Wal-Mart getting into the business of selling caskets, urns
Wal-Mart is now looking to keep its customers even after they die.
October 27, 2009
Consumer Reports releases list of most reliable cars
When it comes to buying a new car, you want a ride that’s going to be reliable.
Window blinds recalled for strangulation risk
WASHINGTON (AP) - Close to 1 million roller blinds and Roman shades sold by IKEA, Bed Bath & Beyond and Hanover Direct are being recalled for posing a serious strangulation risk to small children.
Banks introducing new credit card fees in response to government regulations
If you’re one of those people who likes to pay off your credit card every month, you could soon be paying more.
Voluntary recall issued for Dove ice cream
If you have peanut allergies, you may want to check your freezer.
October 23, 2009
Nine deaths linked to robes; recall expanded
WASHINGTON (AP) - 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 deaths.
October 22, 2009
Sale of single family homes in the East on the rise
Not all housing markets in eastern NC are created equally
Price tags, not costumes spooking shoppers this Halloween
It’s not the costumes spooking shoppers this year, but the price tags on them.
October 21, 2009
CPSC eyes side-by-side recreational vehicles
WASHINGTON (AP) - The federal government is taking a closer look at off-road recreational vehicles, known as ROVs, after dozens of deaths.
October 20, 2009
Signs point to housing market recovery slowdown
Hope for the housing market continues, but its still on shaky ground.
Forecast calls for sales to climb this holiday season
People are picking out the perfect halloween costumes now, but some retail stores say they’re looking past this month’s holiday for some good news this shopping season.
Target stepping into online book price wars
Another big box store is stepping into the online book price wars.
In tough economic times, money and friendship don’t always mix
Tough economic times are making it even tougher for people to borrow money from the bank, leaving many people turning to family and friends to help fix their finances.
October 19, 2009
Verizon’s big ad push for Android targets iPhone
NEW YORK (AP) - Verizon Wireless is running an aggressive TV ad campaign for a new Motorola phone, squarely targeting the iPhone and championing Google software as an alternative.
Government unveils new mortgage help
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration is unveiling a new program to provide support to state and local housing agencies to provide help to thousands of home buyers and renters.
October 17, 2009
Airlines Raise Prices and Cut Back on Last Minute Deals
Get ready to pay more if you plan to fly anywhere over the holidays.
Fares for thanksgiving weekend alone jumped 10 percent.
October 16, 2009
How low can they go? Wal-Mart and Amazon.com trade price cuts on books
NEW YORK (AP) - Christmas is coming early to book lovers.
October 15, 2009
2008 tax filing deadline finally arrives
The deadline to file 2008 tax returns is here.
Consumers show signs of life as prices stay low
WASHINGTON (AP) - Most economists expect the lack of inflation to continue when the Labor Department reports the September Consumer Price Index.
Wall Street Journal is the nation’s best selling newspaper
The recession has been kind to one newspaper.
Wal-Mart entering the mobile phone market
Wal-Mart is making a play in the mobile phone market.
October 14, 2009
Ford adds more vehicles to massive recall
Ford is adding more vehicles to the largest recall in its history.
October 13, 2009
Last day to file taxes with extension
If you filed to extend the filing date for your 2008 income taxes, the deadline to get your return in is almost here.
October 12, 2009
Recalled sandwiches have 7-digit code, not 6
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - People who bought pre-packaged sandwiches from a North Carolina company should look for a seven-digit code, not a six-digit one, to identify products that may contain Listeria.
NC-based sandwich company issues voluntary recall
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) - A North Carolina sandwich company is voluntarily recalling some of its pre-packaged sandwiches after tests by the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services confirmed the presence of Listeria in product samples.
