Prepare for big changes so they don't catch you off-guard
Last Updated: 1:29 PM 06/30/08 -
A big change in our lives can come from many things. WVLT Volunteer TV consumer affairs reporter Shirley Nash-Pitts has some suggestions for staying focused and avoiding costly decisions during changing times. (Full Story) |
Good choices can help you get the most out of retirement
Last Updated: 2:59 PM 06/23/08 -
Retirement is your chance to visit places you've always wanted to see, take up a new hobby and spend more time with your family and friends. But to be successful at this new position, you've got to make the most of your income and investments. (Full Story) |
New ways of banking offer convenience, require caution
Last Updated: 1:07 PM 06/18/08 -
If you think banking over the Internet is the latest trend, you may be in for some surprises, and for some revolutionary new ways to conduct your daily financial transactions using pre-paid cards, credit and debit cards, and cell phones. (Full Story) |
It's important to plan for life when planning a wedding
Last Updated: 12:09 PM 06/16/08 -
June is known as the wedding month, and most couples are so busy planning the wedding, they don't think about starting a household on solid ground financially. (Full Story) |
Avoid foreclosure as interest rates rise on adjustable rate mortgages
Last Updated: 1:40 PM 06/09/08 -
The message from the FDIC and other banking regulators for the millions of borrowers who have adjustable rate mortgages with very low payments in the early years of the loan that will sharply increase when interest rates reset is that defaulting on a home loan means you can lose your home.
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Tennessee bankruptcy rate leads nation
Last Updated: 5:38 PM 06/09/08 -
Tennessee continues to have the highest bankruptcy rate in the nation and experts are predicting even more filings next year because of the slowing economy. (Full Story) |
Ask the right questions when planning a funeral
Last Updated: 1:07 PM 06/04/08 -
Each year Americans grapple with questions about what kind of funeral to have, what funeral provider to use, and what the legal requirements are. (Full Story) |
Take care to prepare documents outlining end-of-life wishes
Last Updated: 12:03 PM 06/02/08 -
Many of us have known someone that had to make the hard decision for a loved one who failed to write down their own end-of-life wishes -- most frequently with living wills. (Full Story) |
Shoppers should take care when buying online
Last Updated: 11:26 AM 05/28/08 -
The convenience of buying on the Web comes at a price. (Full Story) |
Teens, young adults should learn basic money management
Last Updated: 1:59 PM 05/21/08 -
Many parents have spent their lives trying to prepare their children to lead productive and successful lives, and graduation is an indicator that they are well on their way.
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Credit cards can be useful if you understand the basics
Last Updated: 12:18 PM 05/19/08 -
With the economy as it is, credit card companies may boast about low interest rates and fabulous features. However, you need to understand the basics and focus on the fine print. (Full Story) |
Shirley Nash-Pitts has tips for selling your home in spring
Last Updated: 4:11 PM 05/14/08 -
Spring is usually a good time for home sales, and with that in mind, it's important to know what it takes to sell your home. (Full Story) |
Free credit report helps you keep credit clean
Last Updated: 12:48 PM 04/30/08 -
Spring inspires many of us to deep-clean our homes, but, we seldom think about cleaning our credit. (Full Story) |
Tennessee consumers warned of foreign lottery and fake check scams
Last Updated: 4:14 PM 04/21/08 -
The Tennessee Division of Consumer Affairs warns consumers to be aware of foreign lottery and fake check scams. Scams like these take place everyday and the goal is to get your money or personal information.
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Delta raises fees for travelers with pets, other technicalities
Last Updated: 10:42 AM 04/01/08 -
Delta Air Lines is raising fees for passengers traveling with pets and people booking their tickets over the phone. (Full Story) |
Keeping the bill down as food prices go up
Last Updated: 8:10 AM 02/08/08 -
Higher gas prices, regional droughts, and a greater demand for food may have you taking fewer bites at the dinner table, and greater amounts of cash out of your wallet. (Full Story) |
Child’s Death Leads to Recall of Entertainment Centers by Ameriwood; Units Can Collapse
Last Updated: 10:09 AM 12/06/07 -
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Ameriwood Industries Inc., of Tiffin, Ohio is voluntarily recalling about 138,000 entertainment centers. (Full Story) |
Christmas Tree Safety Tips
Last Updated: 1:28 PM 11/28/07 -
Many of us are decorating our homes for the holidays so here are some tips on just how to do it while keeping safety in mind. (Full Story) |
Holiday Shopping: Making Sure That Gift Card Isn't One In Name Only
Last Updated: 11:18 AM 11/26/07 -
Sometimes, the search for that perfect Christmas toy or outfit ends with an envelope. (Full Story) |
Santa's List Or Recall List?
Last Updated: 8:18 AM 11/23/07 -
This year the recall list may be just as important as your shopping list. (Full Story) |
Preparing To Keep Yourself In The Black After Black Friday
Last Updated: 8:53 PM 11/21/07 -
Financial tips for spreading a little holiday joy. (Full Story) |
WVLT Toy Test Part 3: Second Graders Gift Solutions
Last Updated: 10:45 AM 11/22/07 -
A second grade class at Mary Blount Elementary tells us what they think are the hottest toys on the market. (Full Story) |
WVLT Toy Test Part 2: What Kindergartners Want
Last Updated: 4:58 PM 11/20/07 -
Get it right and there will be screams of joy. Get it wrong and you may be in trouble. (Full Story) |
Regions Bank Warning You About New Scam
Last Updated: 4:26 PM 11/20/07 -
Our newsroom has been flooded with phone calls about a scam involving Regions Bank. (Full Story) |
Deadlines Approach for Sending Holiday Mail To Arrive By Christmas
Last Updated: 2:51 PM 11/20/07 -
Procrastinators beware, the deadline for sending holiday mail is fast approaching. (Full Story) |
Government Promoting New Toy Standards
Last Updated: 4:27 PM 11/19/07 -
At the start of the holiday shopping season, Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt is trying to reassure anxious consumers about the safety of Chinese-made toys. (Full Story) |
California Sues Mattel, Others Over Toys Containing Lead
Last Updated: 4:25 PM 11/19/07 -
California's attorney general has field suit against 20 companies, claiming they sold toys containing "unlawful quantities of lead."
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WVLT Toy Test Part 1: Preschooler Approved Toys
Last Updated: 6:21 PM 11/20/07 -
Many people are getting ready to pull out their Christmas wish lists and get our Christmas shopping started, for Friday, the busiest shopping day of the year. And despite all the toy recalls this year, a recent consumer survey shows more than half of you will still buy toys this holiday season. (Full Story) |
Amazon.com Unveils Electronic Book Reader
Last Updated: 3:34 PM 11/19/07 -
Amazon.com has unveiled its long-awaited e-book reader, which can wirelessly download books, blogs and newspapers. (Full Story) |
Dream Home or Dream On: Avoiding Getting Into A Bad Mortgage Situation
Last Updated: 1:14 PM 01/25/08 -
Experts discuss what to look for in a mortgage, ways to avoid getting into a bad situation and how to help yourself out of one. (Full Story) |
Teaching Children Charity During The Christmas Season
Last Updated: 1:04 PM 11/14/07 -
Its that time of year again when children are making their Christmas lists, but during the season when shopping becomes a priority, how do you teach your children and grandchildren about the spirit of giving? (Full Story) |
The Pros And Cons Of Outlet Shopping
Last Updated: 2:21 PM 11/07/07 -
With the holiday's fast approaching, you may be headed to the outlet malls which are now more popular than ever. (Full Story) |
170,000+ Fisher-Price Toys Recalled Over Choking Risk
Last Updated: 11:41 AM 11/06/07 -
Mattel has recalled more than 172,000 Fisher-Price kitchen toys in the United States and Europe because several children choked and gagged on small, detachable parts. (Full Story) |
Cargill Recalls One Million More Pounds of Beef
Last Updated: 10:20 PM 11/04/07 -
Cargill Inc. said Saturday that it was recalling more than 1 million pounds of ground beef that might be contaminated with E. coli bacteria. (Full Story) |
Thousands of Toys and Games Being Recalled Due to Lead Paint
Last Updated: 2:00 PM 10/31/07 -
Hundreds of thousands more toys and games are being recalled because of lead paint. (Full Story) |
Fake Halloween Teeth Under Recall Due to Lead
Last Updated: 1:45 PM 10/31/07 -
Fake Halloween teeth could be hazardous to your health.
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Fake Circuit Breakers Pose Fire Hazard
Last Updated: 10:57 AM 10/31/07 -
They breakers could fail to trip when they are required to and pose a fire hazard to your home. (Full Story) |
Target Recalls Patio Set
Last Updated: 10:50 AM 10/31/07 -
The CPSC says the chair on the set can collapse when weight is applied to the front end of the arm rests. (Full Story) |
More Cold Medicines Under Recall
Last Updated: 4:01 PM 10/29/07 -
Several nonprescription cold medicines are being pulled from store shelves. (Full Story) |
Recall Expanded on Products Packaged in Knoxville
Last Updated: 1:02 PM 01/10/08 -
Kroger has expanded a dip recall after inspectors found a deadly bacteria in some products packaged in Knoxville. (Full Story) |
Tips For Buying A New Car
Last Updated: 10:51 AM 10/25/07 -
Buying a new car is stressful enough without having to make decisions on how to pay for it, so here are some tips for how to go about the process. (Full Story) |
Halloween Safety Tips
Last Updated: 12:21 PM 10/18/07 -
Halloween is quickly approaching and with that in mind, we're putting the focus on making the holiday a fun and safe one. (Full Story) |
Keeping Unwanted Animals Out Of Your Home
Last Updated: 12:19 PM 10/18/07 -
With the weather cooling and areas being developed for new homes, many animals are finding their homes bulldozed.
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Dunkin' Donuts Recalls Glowsticks
Last Updated: 2:53 PM 10/17/07 -
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Pink and Orange Glow Sticks (free giveaway with donuts)
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Several New Recalls Announced
Last Updated: 5:36 PM 10/12/07 -
Some experts have called 2007 the "Year of the Recall" and some new recalls seem to prove it. (Full Story) |
FDA Working with China to Make Products Safer
Last Updated: 12:52 PM 10/12/07 -
Food and Drug Administration officials and their Chinese counterparts are trying to put the final touches on a plan to ensure the safety of products Beijing exports to the United States. (Full Story) |
Pot Pie Recall
Last Updated: 11:20 AM 10/12/07 -
Conagra Foods is adding a voluntary recall of it's Banquet Pot Pies and Store Brand Varieties after they were linked to a nationwide Salmonella outbreak. (Full Story) |
No Soap and Dirty Utensils In This Look Behind The Kitchen Door
Last Updated: 7:50 PM 10/11/07 -
No soap, dirty utensils, and food not stored correctly those are just a few the big problems Knox County health inspectors found in several local restaurants. (Full Story) |
Getting Your Affairs In Order
Last Updated: 11:24 AM 10/11/07 -
You've worked hard for your money and made every attempt to be a conscientious saver, but are your affairs in order? (Full Story) |
Banquet Pot Pies May Be Linked to Salmonella
Last Updated: 3:25 PM 10/09/07 -
Several state health departments are telling ConAgra Foods its Banquet pot pies may be linked to cases of salmonella.
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