New credit card laws have only been in effect for three weeks, but they're already having an impact on credit card bills.

Local credit card customers are suddenly finding their accounts have been blocked, and their cards being canceled. The problem? A possible security compromise.

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.

The government warned Friday that those chic baby slings that hip moms and dads are sporting these days can be dangerous, even deadly for their little ones.

Federal safety regulators recalled a line of Christmas-themed bracelets Thursday, expanding their effort to purge children's jewelry boxes and store shelves of items containing high levels of the toxic metal cadmium.

Letters are arriving in mailboxes saying census forms are coming. While that might seem like a waste of postage, the census says it's very effective and can save taxpayers at least 10 times the postage.

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.

A company that promised to protect consumers from identity theft has agreed to pay $12 million to settle false advertising claims brought by the Federal Trade Commission and 35 states, including Oregon and Washington.

Many victims who lose thousands of dollars to scams are senior citizens. But investigators say scammers profile their targets in every age group and some people who least expect it, may have the most to lose.

Nature's Variety has expanded its recall of chicken-flavored pet food due to concerns over salmonella.

Geoffrey Groff-Smith was sickened to learn thieves were draining his family's accounts by tricking his wife. As you learn his story, keep in mind the same thing is likely happening right now to a friend, a neighbor, or even a member of your family.

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.

How do you know that the sender of an e-mail that has landed in your inbox is trying to steal your money or your identity? The message comes right out and asks for it.

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.

Even on a tight budget, you can still get big-ticket items for a fraction of the price by renting them. The more fashionable term in the retail industry is "borrow" for a small fee.