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FTC Advises Consumers on Preventing, Identifying, and Dealing With Hacked Email or Social Networking Accounts 1 Aug 2013 | 10:15 pm
The Federal Trade Commission has new tips to help people deal with email and social networking hacks, whether it’s lessening the chances of a hack in the first place, or recovering from a hack once it...
Congress Approves Lower Interest Student Loan Legislation 1 Aug 2013 | 05:37 am
The House today approved legislation that will reduce interest rates for undergraduate student loans this school year to 3.86 percent. The vote follows approval by the Senate of the same bill. It wi...
Money Management Tips for College-Bound Students 31 Jul 2013 | 10:33 pm
Many students will soon leave home for college, taking another step toward independence and managing money on their own. Students unprepared for new freedom can quickly go into debt and ruin their cre...
Connecticut Joins National Settlement Resolving Allegations of Off-label Marketing of Rapamune 31 Jul 2013 | 10:30 pm
Attorney General George Jepsen, Chief State’s Attorney Kevin T. Kane and Department of Social Services (DSS) Commissioner Roderick L. Bremby today announced that Connecticut has joined with other stat...
Connecticut Officials Warn About “Free Medical Alert” Scams 31 Jul 2013 | 03:22 am
Scammers promising “free” medical alert devices have been contacting residents across the state, and consumers need to be take note and spread the word, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection C...
Yale Study: Moms Who Can’t Afford Diapers Are More Likely To Be Depressed 29 Jul 2013 | 11:06 pm
By: Karen Schmidt Low-income mothers in New Haven who can’t afford enough diapers to keep their babies clean and dry are more likely to report trouble coping with stress, depression or trauma, accord...
Best Ct Grocery Coupons: Through Aug. 3 29 Jul 2013 | 03:22 am
Great Deals At ShopRite 7/28 – 8/3/13 Every week, I scour the grocery store flyers and match up coupons to all the sale items to bring you the best deals. This week, I’m featuring ShopRite. To see ...
Major Auto Insurers Charge Rates Depending On Your Education And Job Level 27 Jul 2013 | 01:03 am
The Consumer Federation of America (CFA) released a new analysis showing that some major auto insurers charge higher rates to drivers with less education and lower-status jobs. Among its findings, the...
Griswold Man Challenges Assessment On His “Classic” Car 26 Jul 2013 | 11:40 pm
On a good day George Volkov of Griswold could sell his 1992 Jeep Cherokee Laredo for a couple of hundred dollars. Imagine his reaction when the assessment on his rust-bucket – with more than 280,000 ...
New Chevy Impala Getting Rave Review From Consumer Reports 26 Jul 2013 | 01:03 am
For more than 20 years Consumer Reports had favored Japanese and European sedans over their American counterparts. That all changed with the new Chevrolet Impala S model which Consumer Reports rated ...
