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    App stores all your loyalty cards

    Do you lose your loyalty or reward cards? There's an app to keep it all organized and help you earn even more rewards.

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      Swimming pool on hold for bad concrete

      Consumers must check the background of all contractors working on a pool project before signing a contract.

      • CNN FILE GAS PRICES

        Why are gas prices so high in NE Ohio?

        Gas prices are 20 cents higher than the same day a year ago, but why?

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      1. App stores all your loyalty cards

        App stores all your loyalty cards

        Do you lose your loyalty or reward cards? There's an app to keep it all organized and help you earn even more rewards.

        • How safe are your passwords? Expert tips

          How safe are your passwords? Expert tips

          Millions of LivingSocial passwords were compromised raising questions about your other passwords. Are yours safe? Experts show you an easy way to make them secure and hard to hack.

          • Drivers renting car to make extra money

            Drivers renting car to make extra money

            Need to make extra money this year? How about renting out your car? It's a new money-maker for some northeast Ohio residents.

            • 8,000 victims of Akron website hack

              8,000 victims of Akron website hack

              The identities of thousands of taxpayers in Akron were stolen, and security experts say other businesses may be next if they don't take steps to safeguard sensitive information.

            • Top dollar or $1 for sunglasses?

              Top dollar or $1 for sunglasses?

              We tested several pairs of sunglasses to see if you need to pay a lot to protect your eyes from the sun.

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            Troubleshooter


            1. Swimming pool on hold for bad concrete

              Swimming pool on hold for bad concrete

              Consumers must check the background of all contractors working on a pool project before signing a contract.

              • Shaker family wants seal coat refund

                Shaker family wants seal coat refund

                Consumers need to pay close attention to the weather forecast before giving the "green light" on a driveway sealcoating project.

              • Rocky River woman waits for deck refund

              • Woman left with huge transmission bill

              • Cuyahoga Land Bank offers repair loans

              Business Headlines


              1. Mattress shop features Cleveland hybrid

                Mattress shop features Cleveland hybrid

                Levin Furniture opens its second mattress store in northeast Ohio on Monday.

                • Goodyear's new Ohio HQs: huddle rooms

                  Goodyear's new Ohio HQs: huddle rooms

                  Goodyear's brand-spanking-new, state-of-the-art headquarters has "huddle rooms." Don't confuse those with numerous other conference and training rooms sprinkled around the 639,000-square-foot, seven-story structure.

                  • More trouble for Browns owner Haslam

                    More trouble for Browns owner Haslam

                    Another class action lawsuit was filed Friday in federal court in Pensacola, Florida by a North Carolina trucker alleging Jimmy Haslam's Pilot Flying J company cheated with fuel rebates.

                    Personal Finance


                    1. Some taxpayers cheated on refunds

                      Some taxpayers cheated on refunds

                      An exclusive 5 On Your Side investigation reveals scores of fraudulent tax preparers have been shut down on charges they cheated taxpayers by charging excessive fees and filing returns without permission.

                      • Refunds delayed due to IRS form issue

                        Refunds delayed due to IRS form issue

                        As many as 3 million taxpayers have been hit with a delay in their tax refunds this year.

                      • IRS refund fraud is a growing problem

                      Don't Waste Your Money


                      1. JCPenney slaps new high prices on goods

                        JCPenney slaps new high prices on goods

                        John Matarese finds dozens of new, higher price stickers on JCPenney's merchandise

                        • JCPenney: 'We messed up, we're sorry!'

                          JCPenney: 'We messed up, we're sorry!'

                          John Matarese reports on Penney's unprecedented apology to shoppers.

                        • Shocked by water bill? How to lower it

                        • The best and worst casino game odds

                        • How to cash in on your kid's closet