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June 10, 2008
One airline holding steady
Finding an affordable flight is getting harder by the day. Even as airlines continue to cut-back flights and employees, ticket prices keep going up.
June 09, 2008
Simmons Kids Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Entrapment Hazard
CPSC Recalls Crib Mattresses
$4 dollar gas…now what?
Monday was another record breaking day for gas prices. Sunday, gas topped $4 dollars a gallon for the first time in U.S. history. AAA had the national average at $4.02 a gallon today, that’s up 33 cents in the past month.
June 06, 2008
The state of the economy worsens as oil hits record high again
Friday, the financial world closed for the weekend hitting records no one wants to claim
June 04, 2008
Do reward program credit cards live up to their claims?
Read here to decide if you want a credit card because of the reward program attached to it.
June 2008 Issue of The Safety Review
Consumer Product Safety Commission Safety Review for 2008
May 30, 2008
Possible homeowner insurance relief on the way
For the past few years, insurance rates jumped to nearly out-of-reach levels for many. Now, that could be changing.
May 29, 2008
Horry County recycling centers
The county continues to research new items to recycle
May 28, 2008
Flying is even more expensive now
With the summer travel season kicking into gear, airlines are raising prices on just about everything.
May 27, 2008
Does it make financial sense to downsize your car?
We give you an example of what buying a popular hybrid will cost compared to a popular compact car.
May 26, 2008
Will tourists visit the beach this year?
A recent survey reported nearly 80 percent of Americans polled say they won’t travel farther than 1,000 miles from home for vacations this year. They cite gas prices, higher airline costs and the down economy as why.
May 21, 2008
Helping graduates find a job
For thousands of college graduates flooding the job market, now’s not the time for a down economy.
Riding out high gas prices
HUDSON, Fla. - Here’s what caused Crystal Guillen to make a bold change in her life: spending $350 a month on gas and tolls for her daily commute to MacDill Air Force Base.
Farmers Markets - A Good Thing?
Why shop at a farmers’ market?
Tips for First-Time Homebuyers
Q: My wife and I are looking to purchase our first home. Given this market, what advice both legally and financially would you give to a couple of first-time buyers?—Gary
Selling your house in a down market
Some research suggests that sales tanked by 26 percent in 2007—the worst sales year on record.
Keeping up with your mortgage
Look ahead when facing foreclosure Behind all the grim national foreclosure statistics are real people who need help.
May 19, 2008
Will gas prices force people to get scooters?
As prices continue to climb, some people are turning to alternative transportation. Both locals and tourists are giving up their cars for bicycles and scooters.
May 15, 2008
Finding the cheapest gas
The rising cost of gas is what everybody’s talking about. The biggest question is how to afford the ever-changing price of gas and keep your household budget in tact.
May 14, 2008
Will the down economy squash vacation season?
Just in time for the summer tourist season, nearly everything we buy costs more than last year. So, what does the higher price of gas, food and hotels mean for vacation plans this year?
May 13, 2008
Sonoco Products creates new cereal packaging
A new cereal package could change the food packaging industry.
May 01, 2008
Simple steps increase fuel economy
The national average for gas Wednesday is $3.61 a gallon. In North Carolina the average price is $3.60 and South Carolina is $3.48. All three are all-time highs. Drivers are looking for ways to save money.
April 17, 2008
Coping with the tough economy
With the price of just about everything going up….what are consumers to do to make it through these tough economic times? There’s no question times are tough. Job losses, higher grocery prices, ever-climbing gas prices and more, everything costs more than it did a year ago.
January 30, 2008
SPECIAL REPORT: News 13 investigates a local contractor
In our effort to work on behalf of our viewers, we investigated complaints on a local contractor.
