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  • With big box retail chains popping up all over the country, how does the little guy compete? We spoke with one small business owner to find out how he competes with the big guys.
    With big box retail chains popping up all over the country, how does the little guy compete? We spoke with one small business owner to find out how he competes with the big guys.
  • Flood damaged cars come with electrical and mechanical problems that may take months or years to surface. If you're in the market for a used car, there are some signs to look out for.
    Flood damaged cars come with electrical and mechanical problems that may take months or years to surface. If you're in the market for a used car, there are some signs to look out for.
  • Sometimes, smaller retailers charge a check-out fee -- or a "swipe" fee -- to use a credit card instead of cash.
    Sometimes, smaller retailers charge a check-out fee -- or a "swipe" fee -- to use a credit card instead of cash.
  • In a joint effort between the Better Business Bureau and Western Union to protect consumers, a new website has been launched to warn people about the latest scams.
    In a joint effort between the Better Business Bureau and Western Union to protect consumers, a new website has been launched to warn people about the latest scams.
  • Have you ever received harassing or inappropriate phone calls from debt collectors? A lot of people do.
    Have you ever received harassing or inappropriate phone calls from debt collectors? A lot of people do.
  • Like death and taxes, laundry is inevitable. A family of four spends hundreds of dollars a year to clean their clothes. Here are a few tricks to help you save money in the laundry room.
    Like death and taxes, laundry is inevitable. A family of four spends hundreds of dollars a year to clean their clothes. Here are a few tricks to help you save money in the laundry room.
  • You've probably seen those daily deal sites that offer you specials on everything from spas to food. Now the medical offices are getting in on the act.
    You've probably seen those daily deal sites that offer you specials on everything from spas to food. Now the medical offices are getting in on the act.
  • In this age of technology, it's likely you have a bill or two that's taken out of our account electronically. For some it's quick and convenient, but consumer advocates warn it's not for everyone.
    In this age of technology, it's likely you have a bill or two that's taken out of our account electronically. For some it's quick and convenient, but consumer advocates warn it's not for everyone.
  • Pyramid schemes, or Ponzi schemes, can be profitable for those at the top - but those at the bottom can lose everything. Here's how they work.

    Two million people fell for the ZeekRewards Penny Auction, which investigators call a $600-million-dollar Ponzi scheme. How can you tell if you're being taken for a ride? America Now investigates!

  • The United States Secret Service says that counterfeiting of U.S. currency could victimize anyone who doesn't carefully examine the money they're using.
    The United States Secret Service says that counterfeiting of U.S. currency could victimize anyone who doesn't carefully examine the money they're using.
  • No one can repair your credit for a fee. No one can repair your credit, period. Only you can do it, and we'll show you how!
    No one can repair your credit for a fee. No one can repair your credit, period. Only you can do it, and we'll show you how!
  • Purchasing a used vehicle could save you lots of money. Buying a car or truck that already has issues, however, could end up draining your savings account, and costing hundreds -- if not thousands -- of dollars.
    Purchasing a used vehicle could save you lots of money. Buying a car or truck that already has issues, however, could end up draining your savings account, and costing hundreds -- if not thousands -- of dollars.
  • Visiting an outlet mall can be a lot of fun, and you can score some good deals, but Money Expert Nathan Bachrach says not everything is the bargain it appears to be.
    Visiting an outlet mall can be a lot of fun, and you can score some good deals, but Money Expert Nathan Bachrach says not everything is the bargain it appears to be.
  • Think you snagged the best deal ever on Groupon? Read this before you try to cash in!
    Think you snagged the best deal ever on Groupon? Read this before you try to cash in!
  • These unwanted texts are the latest form of junk mail and identifying the source can be tough. We'll show you how to guard against text spam, and what to do when it hits you!
    These unwanted texts are the latest form of junk mail and identifying the source can be tough. We'll show you how to guard against text spam, and what to do when it hits you!
  • An elderly man from Virginia claims he was duped out of $2,800. He said he paid an out-of-town tree service company money to do some work but said once the workers got the cash, they left town.
    An elderly man from Virginia claims he was duped out of $2,800. He said he paid an out-of-town tree service company money to do some work but said once the workers got the cash, they left town.
  • Both police and store security are warning men and women alike to be more aware of thieves while you're shopping. The bad guys are using some old and new tricks to rip you off.
    Both police and store security are warning men and women alike to be more aware of thieves while you're shopping. The bad guys are using some old and new tricks to rip you off.
  • Kids are natural targets for identity thieves because the crime can go undetected for years. Unfortunately, school is one of the places where a child's personal information can easily be compromised.
    Kids are natural targets for identity thieves because the crime can go undetected for years. Unfortunately, school is one of the places where a child's personal information can easily be compromised.
  • You may not know this, but fake technology products in use at your home, at work, and by US military and government offices are at an all-time high.
    You may not know this, but fake technology products in use at your home, at work, and by US military and government offices are at an all-time high.
  • We reveal the clever plays of persuasion your favorite grocery stores employ in the hope that you'll buy a few more items than what's on your shopping list.
    We reveal the clever plays of persuasion your favorite grocery stores employ in the hope that you'll buy a few more items than what's on your shopping list.

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  • A recent investigation revealed telemarketers and direct-mail companies sometimes receive 90 percent or more of the money people donate to charities.
    A recent investigation revealed telemarketers and direct-mail companies sometimes receive 90 percent or more of the money people donate to charities. The non-profit organizations end up with just pennies on the dollar raised through solicitation campaigns, and it's all legal. 
  • Every pet owner knows a dog can get into just about anything around the house. One woman found that out the hard way when her dog ate a bunch of grapes! Turns out, that's one of the most dangerous foods
    Every pet owner knows a dog can get into just about anything around the house. But these common snacks could be fatal for Fido.
  • Sometimes, smaller retailers charge a check-out fee -- or a "swipe" fee -- to use a credit card instead of cash.
    Sometimes, smaller retailers charge a check-out fee -- or a "swipe" fee -- to use a credit card instead of cash.
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