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    How to cash in on the Groupon settlement

    If you've ever bought a Groupon, you might be getting an email this week about a class-action lawsuit involving the expiration dates on the company's daily deals.

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      Oil tanks, gas in Cleveland higher

      With oil at its lowest future contract price since October, why are drivers still paying more at the pump?

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        Use caution with overseas calling cards

        People with family or friends overseas spend more than $2 billion per year on prepaid phone cards. They look like a cheap way to make international calls. But a Consumer Reports investigation finds it’s buyer beware.

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      1. Bring your own food to Indians games

        Bring your own food to Indians games

        Ways to see a professional baseball game for less than $20.

      2. Laundry pods leaving behind residue

        Laundry pods leaving behind residue

        Laundry detergent in a gel pack or pod is the latest invention to clean your clothes, but Does it Really Do That?

      3. BBQ & office furniture savings

        BBQ & office furniture savings

        With Memorial Day around the corner, it's time to fire up those grills.

      4. Opt out of online advertising

        Opt out of online advertising

        Tired of being tracked online and later marketed to by advertisers? There are ways to opt out.

        • Are electric smart meters a smart idea?

          Are electric smart meters a smart idea?

          Electric utility companies are testing high-tech meters called smart meters, but some consumers question the accuracy and safety.

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        1. Loan rescue company facing A.G. lawsuit

          Loan rescue company facing A.G. lawsuit

          Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine charged a Broadview Heights loan modification company with taking money from consumers, and doing little to obtain refinancing for homeowners. 

        2. Korean War heirloom held at repair shop

          Korean War heirloom held at repair shop

          Phyllis Ponchak told NewsChannel5 the Air Force flight bag was one of the last remaining keepsakes from her late husband, who passed away from cancer in 2011.

        3. Cleveland water to install new meters

        4. Siding strippers strike CLE neighborhood

        5. Residents fight sprinkling system fee

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        1. P&G's Tide Pods poisoning children

          P&G's Tide Pods poisoning children

          John Matarese has a warning for all parents of young children about new Tide Pods.

          • CLE casino donates to area non-profits

            CLE casino donates to area non-profits

            A few days before Horseshoe Casino Cleveland's public grand opening, a "controlled demonstration" garnered tens of thousands of dollars that has now been donated to three area non-profits.

            • Realtors rejoice: Ohio home sales up

              Realtors rejoice: Ohio home sales up

              The pace of new and existing home sales in Ohio beat the pace of national sales, and some people say this is a light at the end of the tunnel for the state's beleaguered housing market.

              Personal Finance


              1. Riskiest places to pay with plastic

                Riskiest places to pay with plastic

                Before you put that next purchase on your card experts say think twice, because where you're using it could be even more important than the purchase itself.

              2. How long should you keep tax records?

                How long should you keep tax records?

                The April tax filing deadline has come and gone, but how long do you really need to hold on to all of those tax records and supporting documents?

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                1. P&G's Tide Pods poisoning children

                  P&G's Tide Pods poisoning children

                  John Matarese has a warning for all parents of young children about new Tide Pods.

                  • FTC shuts down 2 popular infomercials

                    FTC shuts down 2 popular infomercials

                    John Matarese explains why insomniacs will soon miss some popular late night entertainment.

                    • Nabisco Triscuit boxes are shrinking

                      • Solutions to backyard mosquito problems

                        • Beware of these six 'stupidity taxes'