http://www.newsnet5.com/subindex/money/consumer WEWS newsnet5 RSS Feed; Site: WEWS newsnet5; Category: Consumer Consumer en 600 http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/money/consumer/target-jumps-on-the-wedding-dress-bandwagon-sells-them-for-99 <p>It's not a store you would typically consider when going wedding gown shopping, but Target is jumping into the ring.</p> 8517028 Wed, 22 May 2013 20:13:07 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 20:13:07 GMT Scripps Only Content 2013 <p>(Image from Target.com)</p> Carrie Nagorka, newsnet5.com http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/money/consumer/consumer_specialist/northeast-ohio-woman-said-her-facebook-account-was-duplicated-and-used-in-attempt-to-get-money <p>If you get a Facebook message from a friend telling you to check to see if you won a Facebook promotion, you might want to think twice before you click on the link.</p> 8516966 Wed, 22 May 2013 19:13:37 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 19:21:50 GMT Scripps Only Content 2013 Jenn Strathman, newsnet5.com http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/money/consumer/consumer_specialist/ground-meat-labels-list-fat-content-and-leanness-but-are-they-accurate <p>As you prepare for your Memorial Day cookout, we put ground meat to the test to see if the labels are accurate.</p> 8513851 Wed, 22 May 2013 03:10:16 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 13:20:10 GMT Scripps Only Content 2013 Jenn Strathman, newsnet5.com http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/money/consumer/consumer_specialist/Insurance-Information-Institute-tracks-your-homes-inventory-before-tornado-other-disaster-strikes <p>Would you be covered if a storm or other damage hit your home? The simple steps you can take to protect your home.</p> 8513721 Tue, 21 May 2013 20:10:27 GMT Wed, 22 May 2013 01:39:23 GMT Scripps Only Content 2013 <p>Piles of debris lie around the north side of Plaza Towers Elementary school after it was damaged by a tornado May 21, 2013 in Moore, Oklahoma.</p> Jenn Strathman, newsnet5.com http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/money/consumer/troubleshooter/cleveland-will-add-37-more-red-light-cameras <p>Cleveland City Council voted 15-3 to approve a the new four-year red light camera contract.</p> 8513060 Tue, 21 May 2013 18:35:45 GMT Tue, 21 May 2013 22:35:54 GMT Scripps Only Content 2013 Joe Pagonakis, newsnet5.com http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/money/consumer/consumer_specialist/earn-rewards-for-eating-or-just-visiting-a-business <p>Do you lose your loyalty or reward cards? There's an app to keep it all organized and help you earn even more rewards.</p> 8508243 Mon, 20 May 2013 21:29:25 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 21:29:25 GMT Scripps Only Content 2013 Jenn Strathman, newsnet5.com http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/money/consumer/troubleshooter/cuyahoga-falls-swimming-pool-project-held-in-limbo-after-bad-concrete-work <p>Consumers must check the background of all contractors working on a pool project before signing a contract.</p> 8508948 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:39:21 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 19:39:21 GMT Scripps Only Content 2013 Joe Pagonakis, newsnet5.com http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/traffic/gas_prices/ohio-gas-prices-why-is-the-price-at-the-pump-going-up-before-memorial-day <p>Gas prices are 20 cents higher than the same day a year ago, but why?</p> 8508206 Mon, 20 May 2013 15:42:08 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 15:42:08 GMT Scripps Only Content 2013 <p>File photo</p> Colleen Seitz, newsnet5.com http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/traffic/gas_prices/gas-prices-take-big-jump-in-ohio-up-27-cents-from-last-mondays-average <p>Gas prices have taken a big jump in Ohio and the U.S.</p> 8507630 Mon, 20 May 2013 10:58:35 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 10:58:35 GMT Associated Press 2013 Associated Press http://www.newsnet5.com/dpp/news/local_news/special_reports/Privacy-on-the-Line-Security-lapse-exposes-some-Lifeline-phone-customers-to-ID-theft-risk <p>The Scripps News investigative team uncovered 170,000 records containing personal information like social security numbers, birth dates, social security cards, drivers licenses and food stamp cards.</p> 8503389 Mon, 20 May 2013 03:30:40 GMT Mon, 20 May 2013 14:01:56 GMT Scripps Only Content <p>While recruiting people for federally subsidized phone service, Dan Smith of Indianapolis said he collected applicants&#39; sensitive data via written notes and photographs.</p> <p>The private information Linda Mendez submitted to get discount cellphone service appeared on a publicly accessible website.</p> <p>Linda Mendez depends on the federally subsidized phone service to keep tabs on her family while she&#39;s at work. Mendez, of San Antonio, Texas, is shown with daughters Denise, 11, and Mandy, 6.</p> <p>A disbelieving Linda Mendez looks at a copy of her application for federally subsidized cellphone service. The document, which she&rsquo;d submitted to a phone company, lists sensitive personal information and had been available on an un <p>Dan Smith of Indianapolis demonstrated how he recorded applicants&#39; private information to verify eligibility. He said his employer, a phone company, didn&#39;t insist he delete the information.</p>