http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner en-us Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:50:08 -0700 Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:28:25 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Cost-of-rushed-auto-financing-could-offset-new-vehicle-tax-deduction?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner Don't overlook the cost of financing when you rush out to beat the tax deduction deadline on new car purchases."While tax breaks and other year-end deals like automaker rebates and incentives can make this an attractive time to buy a new car or ... comparison shop smart spending news automobile saving money taxes Thu, 24 Dec 2009 12:28:25 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Cost-of-rushed-auto-financing-could-offset-new-vehicle-tax-deduction?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Surviving-winter-storm-blackouts?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner The first winter storm left thousands of households without power before the first day of winter and forecasts for more blustery weather could darken even more homes. On Dec. 23 meteorologists warned of an icy white Christmas storm crossing the Cent... health safety news home disaster weather Thu, 24 Dec 2009 09:35:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m12d24-Surviving-winter-storm-blackouts?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Saving-money-back-in-vogue?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner The economic downturn knee-jerked today's consumers into saving more money, but often without solid savings acumen or the wisdom to set and reach personal financial goals.A little over three years ago, flush with home equity gains and job security, c... consumer education comparison shop financial education financial literacy budget smart spending personal finance credit cards credit consumer news saving money Tue, 15 Dec 2009 08:09:31 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m12d15-Saving-money-back-in-vogue?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m12d11-Banks-charging-customers-for-NOT-using-credit-cards?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner Your double-take on that headline is to be expected. 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It'll give you more bargaining power and greater flexibility."Better to arm yourself with separate vehicle price information and auto loa... comparison shop smart spending personal finance credit consumer news automobile saving money Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:26:16 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m11d23-Keep-auto-financing-and-price-negotiations-separate?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m11d20-Regifting-may-be-an-endangered-habit?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner Black Friday, Cyber Monday holiday shoppers likely aren't shopping for you There's going to be a lot less to regift this holiday season if Black Friday shopping projections are any indication. Blame it on a stingy Santa. 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The Federal Reserve recently published llong-expected and much-needed rule that requires banks and credit unions to get consumers' permission before charging over... consumer law smart spending personal finance credit cards credit news banking saving money Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:31:50 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Overdraft-fee-rule-latest-shortterm-moneymaker-for-banks?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Credit-card-issuers-continue-to-squeeze-consumers?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner More Credit Card News Credit CARD Act of 2009 Credit card companies circle like sharks Consumers shredding credit cards Credit CARD Act reform Finding the best credit cards In many cases, the maj... consumer law credit cards credit consumer news banking saving money Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:35:44 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m11d13-Credit-card-issuers-continue-to-squeeze-consumers?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Health-care-bill-barely-passes-the-US-House?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner With the support of older consumers and medical professionals, a $1.2 trillion health care bill squeaked past during a rare Saturday session of the U.S. House of Representatives.The overwhelming partisan 220-215 vote came from 219 Democrats and one R... consumer law health consumer news medicine Sun, 08 Nov 2009 13:05:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m11d8-Health-care-bill-barely-passes-the-US-House?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Obama-signs-expanded-home-buyer-tax-credit-law?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner More details on expanded homebuyer tax credit President Barack Obama, this morning, signed legislation that extends a first time home buyer tax credit and extends a smaller tax credit to move-up and other buyers. The extension and expansion of the p... consumer law recession consumer news real estate home saving money taxes Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:58:36 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m11d6-Obama-signs-expanded-home-buyer-tax-credit-law?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Home-buyer-tax-credit-wins-approval-President-to-sign?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner The first-time home buyer tax credit extension and expansion has won Congressional approval and is on its way to President Barack Obama. He's expected to sign the measure as early as tomorrow. The U.S. House of Representatives, this morning, voted 4... recession consumer news real estate home saving money employment taxes Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:13:22 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Home-buyer-tax-credit-wins-approval-President-to-sign?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Needed-Expedited-CARD-Reform-for-Consumers-Act-passes-House?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner Related Articles The CARD Act of 2009 Card companies circling consumers like sharks Consumers shredding credit cards Finding the best credit cards Consumer News Examiner: Credit and Credit Cards Congress y... consumer law credit cards credit consumer news Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:47:58 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m11d5-Needed-Expedited-CARD-Reform-for-Consumers-Act-passes-House?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Firsttime-home-buyer-tax-credit-update?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner Erate says Interest rates boosted tax-credit useA measure to extend and expand the first-time home buyer tax credit won unanimous Senate approval Wednesday on a 98-0 vote, and House passage would send it to President Barack Obama for his signature i... home economics consumer news real estate home saving money taxes Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:53:06 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Firsttime-home-buyer-tax-credit-update?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Update-Firsttime-home-buyer-tax-credit?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner Erate says Interest rates boosted tax-credit use Rushing to escrow to take advantage of the waning federal first-time home buyer tax credit? Relax. If you miss the Nov. 30 deadline, you'll likely get a reprieve. An extension and expansion of the pop... home economics consumer news real estate saving money taxes Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:24:49 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m11d4-Update-Firsttime-home-buyer-tax-credit?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m10d31-ID-theft-can-bring-you-to-tears?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner It's not just about losing money to identity theft. And it's more than the time-is-money spent recovering from the ordeal. ID theft is also emotionally trying. When the National Foundation for Credit Counseling (NFCC) asked Harris International to qu... consumer education ID theft cyber crime consumer safety news Sat, 31 Oct 2009 13:39:45 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-12378-Consumer-News-Examiner~y2009m10d31-ID-theft-can-bring-you-to-tears?cid=exrss-Consumer-News-Examiner