Can’t Pay Your Bills? Here’s What to Do
If you are stressed about making an upcoming loan or credit card payment, don’t keep it to yourself. If you work with your bank, there may be a way to get some help during the coronavirus pandem...
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How to File for Unemployment Insurance
California Gov. Gavin Newsom estimated that nearly 300,000 payroll jobs could be cut as the novel coronavirus puts a halt to jobs. Last week the state of California said 187,000 people filed for unemployment insurance, three times more than the week before.
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Grocery Store Shelves Won’t Stay Empty for Long
Stores around the country have been cleaned out of many products. Dried goods like pasta, canned foods, and even flour have been vanishing from the shelves as people stock their pantries during the coronavirus pandemic. But distributors are fighting to refill those shelves.
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How to Work From Home in a Coronavirus World
Many people are now working from home or participating in school from home because of the coronavirus. Perhaps you’re one of them. You know it has its challenges, especially if you don’t have the right tools. That’s where Consumer Reports can help with recommendations on the best tech to get the job done.
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Ways to Stay Active and Exercise at Home
As the coronavirus outbreak spreads, millions of people are staying home. And for many, that means not going out to a gym. But that doesn’t mean you have to give up your workout altogether. Consumer Reports shows you some easy ways to make exercising at home part of your healthy daily routine.
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Coronavirus Scams Likely Heading to West Coast
There’s a lot of fear about the coronavirus and scammers are picking up on it. New email scams that prey on people’s fears may be heading our way.
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Coronavirus Scams Likely Heading to West Coast
NBC 7 Responds producer Nicholas Kjeldgaard shares information on how scammers are using the coronavirus to try to steal your money.
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The Tooth Hurts, Insurance Pains Deputy Sheriff
Gerry Bedard had nothing to fear but the fear of getting a root canal. The retired deputy sheriff from Encinitas had purchased dental insurance from a third-party insurance provider.
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Is Now the Time to Refinance?
In an emergency move, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark rate by half a percent, the biggest cut since 2008. That rate cut could mean lower rates for millions of new homeowners and those looking to refinance their homes. The Fed lowered the rate because of concerns over the coronavirus and its possible impacts on the economy.
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Beware of Free Online Offers
NBC 7’s Consumer Bob reminds you to be wary of free online offers.
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That ‘Fast Cash’ Loan Could Have Hidden Costs
Just like your family budget, cash flow can be a problem for small businesses. And there is no shortage of lenders offering fast, temporary financial relief.
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That ‘Refund’ Could Actually be Costing You Money
Today you can do more and more shopping and returns online. But when you start the refund process, be sure you’re logging on to the correct website. One Escondido man learned the hard way when he was tricked into sending a scammer hundreds of dollars.
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La Mesa Man’s Car Dies Miles Before Warranty Runs out
When shopping for a used car, the warranty is important. One La Mesa man found that out the hard way when his car broke down several weeks after he bought it from Carmax.
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Warranty Runaround Leaves City Heights Man Stranded
It’s important to look at the warranty when buying a used car. They only last so long, and cover so much. One City Heights man learned the hard way when the 2013 Nissan Sentra he bought two weeks prior started sputtering on the road.
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How to File Your Federal Tax Return for Free
You can file your Federal tax return for free, but up to 14 million Americans paid instead. A new report says several companies were purposely hiding the free service.
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Borrego Springs Woman Left Cooking Without Heat
The holiday season is a busy time in the kitchen, until your oven stops working. When a Borrego Springs woman tried to put in some Thanksgiving pies, she found out her brand new electric range was broken.
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Best Ways to Buy Eyeglasses
Thinking about a fresh look for the new year? If that includes new glasses, Consumer Reports has advice from its readers on which retailers—online and in stores—they like the best.
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How to Use Your Oven’s Self-Cleaning Feature
Remember the holidays? Maybe you did lots of baking and roasting, perhaps even a turkey or two. Now raise your hand if you’ve cleaned your oven since then. Or since LAST Thanksgiving, for that matter.
