Consumer Archives

Rent prices rose five times faster in 2021 than 2020

January 27, 2022 9:06 AM April Hettinger, Cole Johnson

The cost of rent is continuing to rise across the…

Government given an “F” grade for tobacco reduction

January 27, 2022 8:15 AM CNN, Cole Johnson

The American Lung Association is attacking the federal government over policies on tobacco…

Senate panel OKs working poor tax credit, adopted by Governor Ducey

January 27, 2022 7:23 AM Cole Johnson, AP News

A Democratic proposal to create a new tax credit for working low-income Arizonans was approved by an Arizona Senate Committee…

Consumer Watch: BBB says buyer beware

January 26, 2022 4:11 PM Joe Teposte, Jenny Day

Globally the health industry is a trillion-dollar cash cow. From things like gym memberships to workout equipment.…

Orange juice may soon be in shorter supply

January 25, 2022 5:31 PM Mercedes Martinez

Oranges are forecasted to produce less than the previous…

Tax season begins on Monday, IRS warns to look out for important letter

January 24, 2022 7:29 AM CNN, Cole Johnson

The tax season starts Monday, as January 24th is the first date the IRS will accept and process tax…

Automakers are trying to bring the technology on display on the track

January 20, 2022 5:15 PM Mercedes Martinez

The race is on to bring self driving cars to the…

Good things come in small packages

January 20, 2022 4:32 PM Joe Teposte, Vince Ybarra

Passerby’s drove by the Southgate Mall in ahh. Hundreds if not thousands of boxes of Girl Scout cookies just sat there.…

Orange juice costing a little more at grocery stores

January 19, 2022 7:18 AM April Hettinger

Another item on your grocery list is going to be more…

World’s richest only got richer through the pandemic

January 18, 2022 6:37 AM April Hettinger

If it seems like the rich just keep getting richer, they…

Netflix announces a subscription price hike

January 17, 2022 8:17 AM April Hettinger

If you want to keep streaming, you’re going to have to shell out a bit more money. That is, if you’re using…

Free Covid test website launching on Wednesday

January 17, 2022 7:13 AM Cole Johnson, April Hettinger, CNN

The White House says it will open a federal website for Americans to place orders for free Covid-19 tests starting…

Delta Airlines giving passengers an extra year to use flight credit

January 14, 2022 10:21 AM April Hettinger, Cole Johnson

Delta Airlines is giving customers an extra year to use…

Snoop Dogg files patent for “Snoop Doggs” hot dogs

January 14, 2022 8:18 AM CNN, Cole Johnson

Hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg has sold his own brands of liquor and cannabis, and now it looks like he could soon be selling hot…

California suspends some disability claims, citing fraud

January 14, 2022 7:56 AM Cole Johnson, AP News

In California, scammers have now moved on to impersonating doctors to dupe officials into giving them disability…

Consumer prices soar

January 13, 2022 5:59 PM Mercedes Martinez

Shoppers are finding empty shelves in some stores…

How to keep your family safe when using a heater

January 13, 2022 5:45 PM Mercedes Martinez

Space heater safety…

Inflation hits 39-year high

January 13, 2022 8:32 AM April Hettinger, Cole Johnson

If prices seem high to you right now, you’re right. Inflation hit a 39-year…

President Biden approval rating falls several points to 42%

January 13, 2022 8:04 AM CNN, April Hettinger, Cole Johnson

President Joe Biden’s popularity took a slight dip over the past few weeks with his approval rating sitting at just 42%.…

Two banks cut or eliminate overdraft fees

January 11, 2022 5:36 AM The Associated Press, Jenny Day

No more overdraft fees, for…