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Simple ways to lower pet care costs
John Matarese has great tips for cutting the cost of vet care and medicine for your dog or cat.
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Best places to find free public Wi-Fi
Where do you find truly free Wi-Fi, without stealing from your neighbor? The blog "Finance Triggers" has just listed the best spots to surf free.
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Simple ways to stop unwanted junk mail
Tired of all the junk mail piling up in your mailbox? John Matarese shows you how one man is fighting back -- and how you can, too.
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The only time to buy extended warranties
Ever wonder when you should (and shouldn't) buy an extended warranty? John Matarese has the answers.
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Credit score killers that cost you money
John Matarese warns about simple mistakes that will harm your credit score.
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Nabisco Triscuits latest shrinking item
John Matarese shows why that next box of Triscuits may go a lot more quickly.
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Free apps that aren't really free
John Matarese warns about the new trend of in-app purchases that can run up big bills.
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Can Best Buy survive?
John Matarese looks into Best Buy's future with store closings, and its CEO stepping down.
Water Cooler News
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Submit your ‘Call Me Maybe' video
Submit your ‘Call Me Maybe' video and it may be shown on NewsChannel5.
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Is the U.S. a 'no vacation nation'?
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Study: Women in ads seen as objects
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Biden settles for 2nd choice at Ohio DQ
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Boy finds finger part in Arby's sandwich
Meet John Matarese
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John Matarese
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On Your Side
NewsChannel5 Investigators
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Viewers' medical bill mistake stories
After Newschannel5's investigation about medical bill mistakes aired Thursday night, …
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Medical billing mistakes very common
Medical billing mistakes that can cost patients thousands of dollars are common in …
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How to fight medical billing mistakes
If you're concerned about errors on your medical bills, there are ways to avoid paying …
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Toilet paper clue cracks murder mystery
Quick-thinking forensic experts cracked the case of a murdered Akron woman and her son …
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Accused fake Akron vet's trial date set
A Sharon Township woman accused of pretending to be a veterinarian will stand trial in …
Troubleshooter
- Cleveland water to install new meters
- Siding strippers strike CLE neighborhood
- Residents fight sprinkling system fee
- Nehemiah Mission helps neighborhoods
- Cleveland residents help make arrests
- Casa di Borally to close after 50 years
- Experts: NE Ohio litter on the rise
- Foreclosure victim still given gas bills
- CLE neighborhood program is working
Recalls
- Farmers Market bagged salad recalled
- Bagged salad recall alert
- Solid Gold joins growing pet food recall
- Pet food recall expanded again
- Tainted dog food sickens 14 people
- Area company recalls alfalfa sprouts
- 2 sick in Ohio from recalled dog food
- Pet food recall expanded for Salmonella
- Lenovo desktop computers recalled
- STOK gas grills recalled
