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CONSUMER NEWS

* 05/05/2008

What's your stimulus plan?
Approximately $150 billion dollars will be distributed to American consumers starting this week, as part of a plan to jump start the economy.

* 04/25/2008

Identify and plan for periodics
Some expenses come every year -- whether you’re ready or not

* 04/24/2008

Stimulus payment schedule for tax returns processed by April 15
Economic stimulus payments will be issued according to the last two-digits of the main filer's Social Security number.

04/16/2008

DOT doubles compensation available for bumped fliers
 Full Report 

* 04/11/2008

Become a super consumer for Financial Literacy Month
While being a consumer isn't as glamorous as being a superhero, it is important and does require a lot of training.

* 04/09/2008

UPDATE: Travel situation will get worse, industry insiders say
 VIDEO: MD-80s ready by Saturday night  VIDEO: Bill of rights 

* 04/07/2008

Gas prices hit another record high
 VIDEO: $3.22/gallon in Phx.   VOTE: Changing driving habits? | Results

* 03/28/2008

FinancialLiteracyMonth.com provides 30-day roadmap to financial wellness
April is National Financial Literacy Month, and it couldn’t have come at a better time. Between the mortgage and credit crisis, steadily-rising gas prices, and stagnant economic growth, consumers are feeling more pinched each week.

* Ariz. gas prices continue seeing records
 VIDEO: Pain at the pumps   Find Cheap Gas! 

* 03/26/2008

Sky Harbor travelers affected by AA cancellations
 VIDEO: Travelers upset   VIDEO: Cancellations   VIDEO: Phoenix affected 

* 03/25/2008

APS looking to hike rates by 10 percent
 VOTE: Do you think the rate hike is justified?  Full Report 

* 03/24/2008

Home sales rose, prices fell in February
 VIDEO: Mortgage expert   Don't Lose Your Home   Real estate in '08 

* 03/21/2008

Spruce up your finances for spring
Spring is a great opportunity, between the rush of holiday planning and summer vacations, to take an honest look at your finances.

* 03/19/2008

Shop in Shanghai without leaving your living room
ShangBy.com has put both the "whoo" and the "hoo" back into Internet shopping.

* 03/18/2008

SRP to hike rates
 Full Report 

* 2.4 million magnetic toys recalled
 VIDEO: Swallowed, inhaled magnets could be deadly 

* 03/17/2008

Don't let gas prices fuel financial problems
 Ariz. gas prices hit all-time high   Ariz. gas prices 

* 03/07/2008

Does your date of birth impact your 1040?
"What's your sign?" is not a question you typically expect to hear from your accountant, yet according to a recent survey by Money Management International (MMI), tax time can be very different for consumers born under different sun signs.

* 02/29/2008

Tips for paying the taxman
 IRS to send reminders about rebates  

* Treasury secretary wants to dump pennies
 VOTE: Good idea? | Results

* 02/28/2008

IRS to send reminders about rebates
 Make the most of your rebate  

* 02/26/2008

Home foreclosure rate jumps; Ariz. in top 10
 VIDEO: Arizona ranked 4th   Don't Lose Your Home   Mortgage changes 

* No Starbucks fix for you this evening
 VOTE: How will you survive?   Full Report 

* US Airways to charge for second checked bag
 Full Report 

02/21/2008

You don't have to be rich to accumulate wealth
Our national savings rate has dipped into negative territory. With the looming credit and housing crisis, it is clear that establishing a savings cushion is imperative to financial well-being.

02/15/2008

To save big dollars, commit to a little change
Consumers who are still dealing with post-holiday debt and dreading the pending tax bill may feel that there isn’t a dime to spare.

02/07/2008

Digging out of debt
Paying off debt is a matter of making more money than you spend and then allocating the extra funds to outstanding balances -- easier said than done, right?

02/05/2008

Airline delays in 2007 were second worst ever
 3TV LINK: US Airways pays $50 to each worker for December on-time record
Domestic airline delays in 2007 were the second worst on record.

02/01/2008

Make the most of your rebate
This year, consumers may be receiving some extra cash from the federal government as part of a proposed $150 billion economic stimulus package.

* 01/31/2008

Foreclosure pets: Animals the latest victims of mortgage crisis
 3TV LINK: Special Report: Don't Lose Your Home
Pets are also victims of the nation's mortgage crisis as homeowners leave animals behind when they can no longer afford their property.

* 01/24/2008

Deal reached on tax rebates for stimulus
 3TV VIDEO: Money in your pocket
 3TV VIDEO: What does economic stimulus plan mean?
 3TV VIDEO: How will you spend tax rebate?
 3TV VIDEO: UNCUT: Economic stimulus plan announced
The Bush administration reached a tentative deal Thursday on $300-$1,200 tax rebates and business tax cuts to jolt the slumping economy.

* 01/22/2008

Dow drops 465 then gains most of it back
 3TV VIDEO: Dow plunging brings recession fears
 3TV VIDEO: What does slumping economy mean for Arizonans?
 3TV VIDEO: How can presidential candidates help the economy?
 3TV VIDEO: What should investors do?
 3TV LINK: Fed cuts interest rate 3/4 of a point
 3TV LINK: AP Markets Summary

* Fed cuts interest rate 3/4 of a point
 3TV LINK: Stocks plunge on recession fears
 3TV LINK: AP Markets Summary
 3TV LINK: Business News
 3TV LINK: Consumer News

01/17/2008

There's no such thing as a "fixed" rate
If you think that the interest rate on your credit card cannot go up because it is “fixed”— think again.

* Apartment rents throughout the West climb as home prices crumble
Apartment rents throughout the western U.S. climbed last year while home prices crumbled in many markets -- a contrast apparently driven by the growing number of people who don't want or can't qualify to buy a house.

* 01/15/2008

Transit panel urges gas tax increase
 3TV LINK: Arizona gas prices
 3TV LINK: Phoenix gas prices
A special commission is urging the government to raise federal gasoline taxes by as much as 40 cents per gallon.

01/10/2008

Post-holiday remorse
Every holiday season millions of consumers use their credit cards to finance gifts they don’t have the cash to pay for. During the next couple of weeks, those bills will start rolling in and a strong case of post-holiday remorse will begin to set in.

01/03/2008

New year, new commitments
The New Year marks the beginning of new goals, opportunities and exciting adventures -- a time to determine and undertake new improvements and to set new financial goals.

12/28/2007

Guide to returning holiday gifts
After the holidays, the long lines move from the check out counters to the return counters.

Sky Harbor raising rates in short-term lots
Sky Harbor is increasing the overnight terminal parking rate to encourage the use of other options by long-term parkers.

12/27/2007

IRS: Tax fix delays refunds
More than 3 million people will have to wait until February to get their tax refunds because of Congress' late fix to the alternative minimum tax, the IRS said Thursday.

12/21/2007

Tips for a frugal, but festive holiday
If the holidays snuck up on you this year, you’re not alone. The Saturday before Christmas is typically the busiest shopping day of the year.

* 12/18/2007

Fed endorses new home mortgage plan
• 3TV LINK: Mortgage relief on the way but may not help many Arizona homeowners
• 3TV LINK: Real estate in 2008: Thumbs up or down?
• 3TV LINK: Don't Lose Your Home
• 3TV SURVEY: Should the govt. do more to protect home buyers?
The Federal Reserve endorsed new rules Tuesday that would give people taking out home mortgages new protections against shady lending practices.

12/13/2007

Shopping tips for the last-minute consumer
While the clock may be ticking, it is never too late to make a plan.

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