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Texting and walking could now get you a ticket
Last Updated: 3:55 PM 05/16/12 - Texting and walking could be a dangerous combination, and it could cost you money.
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Applications for unemployment aid dip to 367K
Last Updated: 3:49 PM 05/10/12 - The number of people applying for unemployment benefits ticked down last week after dropping sharply the previous week, evidence that hiring could pick up this month.
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USA Today: Home prices expected to rise through 2017
Last Updated: 8:07 PM 05/09/12 - There's promising news on the horizon for homeowners beat-up by the nation's rocky housing market.
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BofA initiates home loan modification offers
Last Updated: 2:59 PM 05/08/12 - Bank of America says it has begun contacting some its customers who may qualify to have their home loans reduced as part of a multistate settlement over alleged foreclosure abuses.
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Cleaning products and practices that can be dangerous for your family
Last Updated: 7:41 AM 05/07/12 - It's time for spring cleaning, but before you break out the glass cleaner and bleach, there are things you need to know about these and other products that can present dangers to your family.
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Men shop on-line more than women
Last Updated: 3:29 PM 05/03/12 - If you're a man who likes to shop on-line, you are apparently not alone.
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Beef prices soar
Last Updated: 3:27 PM 05/03/12 - It may cost you more to buy your favorite cut of red meat, as several factors are contributing to the sky rocketing beef prices.
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US consumer spending slowed in March, income rose
Last Updated: 10:51 AM 04/30/12 - Americans increased their spending more slowly in March, raising questions that consumers could be worried about the economy.
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National gas prices down 5 cents in past 2 weeks
Last Updated: 5:19 PM 04/22/12 - The average U.S. price of a gallon of gasoline has dropped a nickel over the past two weeks.
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Company launches recall over listeria concerns
Last Updated: 9:10 AM 04/22/12 - A Michigan company says it's recalling pizza calzone products because of possible listeria contamination.
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Michelin recalls 77,000 tires for safety problem
Last Updated: 4:57 PM 04/21/12 - Michelin is recalling more than 77,000 bus tires because sidewall defects can cause them to lose air rapidly, increasing the risk of a crash.
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After 4-month surge, gas prices start falling
Last Updated: 9:47 PM 04/20/12 - The worst is over, for now: Gasoline prices are starting to fall.
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Starbucks to stop using 'crushed bug' dye
Last Updated: 9:45 PM 04/19/12 - Starbucks Corp. says it will stop using a red dye in its drinks that is derived from crushed bugs.
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20-percent of Americans don't use the internet
Last Updated: 3:52 PM 04/19/12 - It may seem like everyone uses the internet these days, but that is not necessarily true.
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Airlines raising ticket prices
Last Updated: 3:50 PM 04/19/12 - Three major U.S. airlines have raised their prices.
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Starbucks shares trading at all time high
Last Updated: 7:29 AM 04/16/12 - Despite the struggling economy, Starbucks seems to be brewing itself back from the grinds.
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Dole recalls bagged salad for salmonella risk
Last Updated: 9:49 AM 04/16/12 - Dole Food Co.'s fresh vegetables division is recalling 756 cases of bagged salad, because they could be contaminated with salmonella.
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Best Buy announces locations for store closings
Last Updated: 3:19 PM 04/14/12 - Best Buy has announced the locations of 50 stores that it is closing this year. The list includes seven stores in California, six in Illinois and six in the company's home state of Minnesota.
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Study: More female drivers mistakenly hit gas pedal
Last Updated: 8:34 PM 04/15/12 - A government study says accidents in which drivers mistakenly hit the gas instead of the brake tend to involve older female drivers in parking lots.
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Snow shortfall makes for budget surplus at local street departments
Last Updated: 7:33 AM 04/13/12 - Street departments across Northern Indiana and Southwest Michigan are breathing easier thanks to an unseasonably warm winter.
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US applications for jobless aid up to 2-month high
Last Updated: 4:18 PM 04/12/12 - More people sought unemployment benefits last week, pushing the number of applicants to the highest level in two months.
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GM recalling 50,000 SUV's for windshield wiper issue
Last Updated: 11:14 AM 04/12/12 - General Motors is recalling about 50,000 large crossover SUV's to fix a windshield wiper problem.
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Samsung updates tablets on heels of iPad refresh
Last Updated: 6:23 AM 04/12/12 - Samsung, Apple's biggest competitor in the market for iPad-sized tablet computers, is updating its line to include a feature that lets a tablet act as a universal remote control for an entertainment center.
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Sony to cut 10,000 jobs in bid to return to black
Last Updated: 5:57 AM 04/12/12 - Sony says it will slash 10,000 jobs, or about 6 percent of its global workforce, and turn around its money-losing TV business in a bid to return to profit after four years of red ink.
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Wireless providers to disable stolen phones
Last Updated: 3:33 PM 04/10/12 - Wireless carriers will be able to quickly disable a cellphone after it's reported stolen, under a plan announced Tuesday by federal and local officials.
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Ford recalls 140,000 Focus cars for wiper problem
Last Updated: 10:26 PM 04/07/12 - Ford is recalling more than 140,000 Focus compact cars because the passenger side windshield wiper can fail.
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Spring: A time for flowers, high gasoline prices
Last Updated: 4:49 PM 04/07/12 - The average price of gasoline soon could surpass $4 per gallon nationwide. It's already $3.93 per gallon, a record for this time of year.
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Todson child seat recall
Last Updated: 4:28 PM 04/06/12 - Todson is voluntarily recalling 40,000 of its Topeak Babyseat II Bicycle Carrier Seats.
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Allegiant Airlines to start charging for carry-on bags
Last Updated: 12:49 AM 04/05/12 - Keep your carry-on bags small if you plan to fly on Allegiant Airlines. Starting Wednesday, the low-cost carrier began charging its passengers up to $35 per carry-on bag.
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Yahoo cuts 14-percent of its staff
Last Updated: 2:20 PM 04/04/12 - Struggling web giant Yahoo is cutting about 2,000 jobs. That's 14-percent of the company's workers.
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Companies learning to do more business with less workers
Last Updated: 4:21 PM 04/03/12 - The economic pie is growing again, and our nation is producing more goods and services than it did before the slump began in 2007.
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Burger King rolls out new menu on Monday
Last Updated: 4:51 PM 04/01/12 - Burger King on Monday is rolling out new menu items in its restaurants.
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New RIM CEO releases his first earnings report
Last Updated: 4:05 PM 03/30/12 - BlackBerry maker Research in Motion says it had a net loss in the latest quarter because of writedowns for the declining value of its brand and its PlayBook tablet inventory.
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MasterCard probes possible cardholder breach
Last Updated: 4:03 PM 03/30/12 - MasterCard says it is investigating a potential security breach of its cardholders' account information.
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Honda recalling 550,000 SUVs for headlight problem
Last Updated: 2:48 PM 03/30/12 - Honda says it is recalling more than 550,000 CR-V and Pilot SUVs because the low-beam headlights can fail.
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Best Buy closing 50 stores
Last Updated: 2:58 PM 03/29/12 - Looking to cut costs, the world's largest consumer electronics chain is closing some stores.
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Problems with prepaid cards
Last Updated: 2:55 PM 03/29/12 - A consumer reports analysis of prepaid cards has found the cards are booming, but they lack the guaranteed protections consumers take for granted with debit and credit cards, protection like what happens if the card is lost or stolen or used for unauthorized transactions.
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Livingsocial launches online takout and delivery service
Last Updated: 2:07 PM 03/29/12 - The online deals website "Livingsocial" has launched an online takeout and delivery service.
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Child Safety Lock Recall
Last Updated: 4:06 PM 03/23/12 - Nearly a million locks meant to keep your child safe are under recall because they may not work.
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Buying a home could be cheaper than renting
Last Updated: 3:54 PM 03/22/12 - A recent survey shows it's cheaper to buy a home than rent in many of the largest metropolitan areas.
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Wal-Mart lets online shoppers pay in cash
Last Updated: 3:48 PM 03/22/12 - Beginning in April, Wal-Mart shoppers can pay cash for products when they shop online, according to smartmoney.com
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Research about finances and employment being done using online chatter
Last Updated: 2:31 PM 03/22/12 - When you chat online with one of your friends about whether or not you can afford to go on vacation this year, what you say could be used for research.
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Problems being reported with Apple's new iPad
Last Updated: 3:49 PM 03/21/12 - Apple's new iPad has been on store shelves for less than a week, but consumers are already voicing complaints about the device.
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Doctors say energy drinks pose serious health risks
Last Updated: 3:45 PM 03/21/12 - High energy drinks have become very popular among teenagers and young adults in recent years as a way to get a quick caffeine jolt any time, day or night. But they could also pose a serious risk.
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American Airlines issues warning about e-mail scam
Last Updated: 2:47 PM 03/21/12 - If you get an e-mail from American Airlines that says you purchased tickets to go somewhere and you really didn't, it could be a scam.
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Gallup poll ranks Michiana as seventh least satisfied metro area nationwide
Last Updated: 9:56 PM 03/20/12 - According to an extensive Gallup poll, Michiana is ranked as the seventh most dissatisfying and 15th least optimistic American metropolitan area to live in.
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Pump prices continue to climb
Last Updated: 5:10 PM 03/18/12 - Gas prices are continuing their climb.
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Kawasaki recalling Mule utility vehicles
Last Updated: 4:39 PM 03/16/12 - Nearly 4,000 Kawasaki Mule utility vehicles are being recalled, due to a fire hazard.
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Students seek to stop loan interest rate hike
Last Updated: 3:41 PM 03/16/12 - Millions of college students could be in for a shock this summer. The interest rate on a popular federally subsidized student loan doubles in July unless Congress acts.
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US consumer prices up because of higher gas costs
Last Updated: 3:39 PM 03/16/12 - A sharp jump in gas prices drove a measure of U.S. consumer costs up in February. But outside higher pump prices, inflation stayed mild.
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Allegiant Airlines to start charging for carry-on bags
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Gallup poll ranks Michiana as seventh least satisfied metro area nationwide
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Beef prices soar
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Burger King rolls out new menu on Monday
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Doctors say energy drinks pose serious health risks
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Wal-Mart lets online shoppers pay in cash
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