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Groceries can be expensive, but they don’t have to eat up your whole budget. Here are three ways to save big at the supermarket.

There are thousands of cryptocurrencies on the market today. Here’s what you need to know before you buy crypto.

Bill Miller said he got Disneyland tickets through a third-party site called TicketsatWork. He thought everything was in order ahead of his grandchildren‘s arrival from Tennessee, but his trip to the Happiest Place on Earth was getting complicated.

One local consumer was going to write off a lost $600 purchase of Disneyland tickets from a third-party website as a tough lesson learned, until his buddy told him about NBC 7 Responds.

Before he signed off from NBC 7 for the last time, a few of Consumer Bob’s current and former coworkers put into words what working with Bob Hansen has meant to them.

According to the National Association of Unclaimed Property, one in 10 Americans has money or property they don’t even know about. Here’s how you can locate forgotten funds and use escheatment to bring them back to life – and into your wallet.

Getting an expensive medical bill can be overwhelming, but negotiating with your doctor doesn’t have to be. Here are a few easy ways to see if you can get your medical bills lowered, even if you don’t have insurance.

If you have a big trip coming up, you may be wondering whether or not it’s worth purchasing travel insurance. The answer is: it depends. Here’s what you need to know before you decide to buy basic coverage, comprehensive insurance, or no travel insurance at all.

NBC 7’s Consumer Bob shares tips for clearing the clutter in your home.

Feeling cramped in your home? Getting rid of items you no longer use may help.

A new school year is starting which means it’s time for back-to-school shopping — but it doesn’t mean you have to break the bank. With a little planning, you’ll be able to save on everything from school supplies to school clothes all year.

If you’ve found yourself sent to a collection agency, there are ways to negotiate your delinquent debt down – or off your credit report entirely. Here’s what you need to know about negotiating with collections.

If you aren’t getting the help you need from customer service, a complaint letter can help document your issues with a product or service in writing. Here’s what you need to know to make sure a company hears your complaint loud and clear.

Whether you live in tornado country, an earthquake zone or an area prone to wildfires, there are easy ways to prepare before disaster strikes. Here’s what you need to know to plan ahead in case of emergency or a natural disaster.

If you see prices spike during an emergency or natural disaster, it may be price gouging. Here’s how to recognize illegal price gouging and what you can do about it.

You may be spending up to 10% of your electric bill every month on appliances you aren’t even using. Here’s how to spot these energy vampires and how to save big bucks on your next power bill.

If you’ve been fighting with an unresponsive travel agent over money, a little-known California fund has millions of dollars that could be paid to you.

If you’ve been fighting with an unresponsive travel agent over money, a little-known California fund has millions of dollars that could be paid to you.

Filing your taxes is going to look a little different this year thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. From unemployment to working remote, here’s what you need to know before you file your 2020 taxes.

The pandemic hit many families’ finances hard. So hard, more than a million families took money out of their 401(k) accounts. Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura explains how this changes the way you file taxes.