‘Financial Infidelity' a Growing Problem: Survey
A growing number of people are hiding bank accounts, credit cards and/or debt from their partners — a phenomenon called financial infidelity — according to a recent survey.
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How to File: Unemployment Benefits, Fraud and Taxes
Hundreds of thousands of people in California received unemployment benefits. While the state does not require you to pay taxes on them, they are taxed at the federal level.
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San Diego Man's Stimulus Check Goes Missing During Bank Transfer
The second round of stimulus checks were sent out at the start of 2021. Many people received the $600 payments as a debit card which led to some confusion. NBC 7 Responds was able to help find one man’s missing money.
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Vacation Planning in a Pandemic Puts San Diego as a Top Spot
Summer vacation plans were largely put on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic. While it hasn’t ended, right now people are trying to figure out what to do for the summer.
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What to Know About DNA Home-Testing Kits
About 20% of Americans have taken a genetic test, perhaps in the hopes of finding answers about their family origins or potential health problems. But as Consumer Reports explains, while the test might have been taken for fun, the results can be serious.
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Best Buy Settles $633,500 Case Over Return Policies
Best Buy approved a more than $600,000 settlement in a case over it’s prices and return policy.
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Despite Moratorium, Nearly 1,000 San Diegans Evicted Last Year
Eviction moratoriums have been in place since the pandemic began. That means a wave of evictions is likely coming when they expire in June, but throughout the pandemic people were still being evicted.
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The Best Mugs to Keep Your Coffee Hot
Even if your morning commute is now just a walk from the bedroom to your home office, a hot cup of coffee can make it a little easier.
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How a ‘Vaccine Passport' Could Open Up International Travel
Travel during the coronavirus pandemic has largely been halted. There are many types of travel restrictions, from mandatory quarantine periods, to required testing. Some countries might soon require proof of your vaccination to enter.
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Tax Season Begins Friday: Here's a Quick Rundown
NBC 7 Responds has some tips to make filing your tax returns easier during an uncertain year.
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Cybercriminals Targeted Businesses Over Consumers in 2020
Cyber criminals are constantly working to try and steal personal information. Hundreds of millions of people have been impacted by their attacks. The coronavirus pandemic provided an opportunity for these criminals to change their tactics.
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Californians Lost $44 Million to Coronavirus Scams, FTC Says
Scams are taking advantage of people’s fears over the coronavirus pandemic, finances, and other related worries. Now the Federal Trade Commission says there have been more than 330,000 reports of scams across the nation.
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What to Know Before Buying Used Appliances
The marketplace for used appliances is huge, with online selling platforms like eBay, Facebook and Craigslist making it easier than ever to shop around. But is it a good idea to buy used appliances?
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Move Over for Emergency Vehicles, Even on City Streets
Many drivers are used to moving over for emergency vehicles, a law to help save lies that applied to freeways for years and now applies to city streets as well.
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Tens of Thousands of San Diegans Are in Debt Over Their Water Bills
More than 100,000 people in San Diego County lost their jobs last year, and many have made tough choices financially. That’s led, in part, to nearly a billion dollars in statewide water-bill debt, according to a new report from the state water board.
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Will A UV Light Device Kill Coronavirus?
You may be noticing ultraviolet technology for sale. That’s because UV light kills germs, bacteria, and viruses—and that may include the coronavirus.
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Co-Workers Struggle to Feel Connected While Working From Home
One of the biggest challenges to working from home is the lack of human interaction. While some people enjoy the flexibility of walking to your desk, there is a psychological toll that can be hard to deal with.
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Consumer Reports Investigates Recall of Kidde Fire Extinguishers
Millions of Kidde fire extinguishers were recalled in 2017 due to serious defects. Now a Consumer Reports investigation reveals new findings about how Kidde, a brand name synonymous with fire safety, allegedly failed to report information about problems with its fire extinguishers, putting consumers at risk for years.
