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Credit card statements getting a makeover
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Mar 19, 2010 at 7:31 AM PST
Future statements should be easier to read and understand. The law says fees and charges must be highlighted and explained in plain English.

Get unemployment last year? Don't forget this tax break
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Mar 18, 2010 at 9:03 AM PST
Here's a heads up for anyone who received unemployment benefits last year. You get a special tax break on your 2009 federal tax returns.

Safety Tats help parents keep track of their kids
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Mar 17, 2010 at 4:38 PM PST
Would you let your kid be tattooed with your cell phone number to make it easy for them to call you if they get lost? Sure, but of course, these are not normal adult tattoos; they're stick-on, removable stickers for kids. And they really work.

How much sugar is too much?
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Mar 17, 2010 at 8:34 AM PST
The American diet is loaded with sugar. That's one of the reasons why we have an obesity epidemic.

State offering cash for clunker appliances
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Mar 15, 2010 at 4:56 PM PST
If you need a new washer or refrigerator, now is the time to buy. And that's because you can save some serious money. What's being called the "cash for appliance clunkers" program kicked off in Washington state today.

Getting a big tax refund? You're throwing money away
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Mar 15, 2010 at 12:38 PM PST
A big refund check means just one thing -- you overpaid your taxes during the year. Simply changing your withholding will net you a bigger paycheck and cut down on your interest-free loan to the government.

Two new consumer protection laws you should know
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Mar 12, 2010 at 6:14 PM PST
Gov. Chris Gregoire has signed two new consumer protection bills into law, and it just happens to come on National Consumer Protection Week.

How to spot a financial fraudster
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Mar 11, 2010 at 5:28 PM PST
Con artists promise you the impossible, but they make you believe it. But if you're careful and do your homework, you can spot a con man before you hand over your money.

Going to the doctor? Be a savvy patient
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Mar 10, 2010 at 8:58 PM PST
Whether you go to the hospital or just your doctor's office, it's easy to get overwhelmed by the medical system. That's why it's so important to be a savvy patient.

Don't suffer silently with dry mouth
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Mar 10, 2010 at 8:46 AM PST
Dry mouth is more than annoying. It can also lead to health problems. That's because saliva does more than just help you digest your food. It helps prevent gum disease and tooth decay.

Beware of skimmers when using debit cards at the pump
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Mar 8, 2010 at 4:14 PM PST
Paying at the pump with a debit card is fast and convenient, but these days it's also risky. Thieves have a variety of devices that let them secretly snag your account number and pin code when you pay at the pump.

Groupon an addictive way to save
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Mar 8, 2010 at 8:36 AM PST
Every day, it features a product or service from a local business. But there's a catch. You don't get the deal unless enough people in your area sign up for it.

Still time for 2009 IRA contributions
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Mar 5, 2010 at 9:11 AM PST
The calendar says 2010, but you still have until April 15th to make your 2009 IRA contribution.

Paltry snowpack could lead to power rate increases
Mar 2, 2010 at 3:07 PM PST
Seattle City Light is warning that while it has plenty of power to supply its Seattle customers, it may not make near as much money as usual selling excess power to other utilities, and that could have an effect on electricity rates.

Penguin Windows settles suit over alleged misleading claims
Mar 2, 2010 at 2:51 PM PST
The state accused the company of using a number of deceptive claims to sell its windows -- not only the energy claims, but the pricing claims.