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Lean & Green: Tips To Save Money & The Planet

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:27:56 GMT

You can actually save a lot of money by going green! It makes sense if you think about it- it's all about using less stuff, re-using things, and avoiding waste. There are simple things you can do that will make a difference. Here are some tips to show you how you can save money and the planet at the same time. We call it Lean and Green...

ConsumerWatch: Problems Solved

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 00:17:06 GMT

Not all ConsumerWatch problems solved are aired on CBS 5. Here are some cases that were resolved with the help of our ConsumerWatch volunteers.

More Banks Shut Nationwide, Bringing Total To 120

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:17:37 GMT

Regulators on Friday shut banks in Georgia, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, and California, bringing the number of bank failures this year to 120 amid the struggling economy and a cascade of defaults on loans. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. took over United Commercial Bank in San Francisco, with $11.2 billion in assets and $7.5 billion in deposits. East West Bancorp Inc., parent company of East West Bank based in Pasadena, Calif., is buying all of the deposits and most of the failed bank's assets.

New Scams Center On H1N1, Fake IRS Emails

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:38:38 GMT

Lately people have been worried about H1N1 flu and when scam artists see that worry, they also see an opportunity to get your cash. One of the latest scams is centered around H1N1, but there are also other ways scam artists are targeting the public, CBS station KDKA-TV reports.

CBS 5 Viewers Share Job Success Stories

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 01:47:37 GMT

With all of the negative stories around unemployment, there are some positive stories of success. Emily White shares how she found a new career and new passion, by being openminded.

IRS Hunting Down Taxpayers -- For Refunds!

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 23:48:58 GMT

The IRS is trying to track down more than 100,000 lost taxpayers nationwide, and for once, these folks will want to be found, CBS station WCBS-TV reports. The IRS has more than 100,000 unclaimed refund checks, worth more than $120 million.

Tech Minute: Going Green With HDTVs A Challenge

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:28:05 GMT

Next time you're enjoying the big, bright picture from your HDTV, remember that it is indeed like a giant light -- and it consumes energy like one. CNET's Brian Cooley offers some advice on trying to go green while still enjoying your great big, power-hungry high-definition television.

Consumer Borrowing Falls $14.8B In September

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:06:04 GMT

Consumers borrowed less for a record eighth straight month in September amid rising unemployment and tight credit conditions. Economists worry the declines in borrowing will drag on the fledgling recovery. The Federal Reserve says borrowing fell at an annual rate of $14.8 billion in September. That's the biggest decline since July and is larger than the $10 billion drop economists expected.

State Artificial Turf Study May Be Flawed

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:13:07 GMT

They are all over the Bay Area: artificial turf athletic fields. And they're popular with schools and kids. But the state has been conducting a study to see if they are safe. In a follow-up CBS 5 Green Beat investigation, Jeffrey Schaub reveals that very study may be seriously flawed.

Obama 'Won't Rest' Until America Prosperous Again

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:35:38 GMT

President Obama said new figures released Friday showing national unemployment has hit the double-digit mark are a sobering reminder of the challenges still facing the U.S. economy. "I will not rest until all Americans who want work can,"he said during a news conference Friday at the White House.