Saturday at the Chatham County Conservation Education Resource Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The FDA is issuing an alert, saying there could be salmonella contamination on Pet Carousel treats.

“For Sale” signs dot the landscape in neighborhoods all around the country. But there’s new hope every where after the extension of the tax credit for home buyers. 

Identity theft continues to be one of the fastest growing crimes in America. Someone can take your good name and good credit so learn more about how you can protect yourself.

The U.S. House of Representatives has voted to push up the effective date of the new credit card reform act. The bulk of the law was supposed to go into effect in February,but some lawmakers say banks have used the cushion of time they were given to keep hurting consumers by increasing credit card interest rates.

Local and state election results from the November 3, 2009 election.

Major consumer groups are joining the Federal Trade Commission in a move to put more restrictions on for profit debt relief companies.  They say consumers need protection from unscrupulous industry practices

A tax credit for first time home buyers is set to expire at the end of November.  But now the Obama Administration is asking Congress to extend it, a move supported by the Savannah Board of Realtors.

A new report on credit card issuers says not one of the major banks is currently meeting the obligations required in the upcoming credit card act, set to take effect next year.  It says consumers may want to shop around at a credit union instead.  The study also says that major card issuers collected an extra 10 billion dollars in interest rate hikes between 2007 and 2008.

Some in Congress want to extend unemployment benefits again to help workers who still can’t find jobs.  That may help those in our area.  New figure show that a few less people are being laid off, but those out of work are having to look longer to find a job.

Air travel congestion will only get worse as the economy improves. Brooke Hart reports. 

Some major banks recently announced they’ll limit the number of overdfraft fees per day in an effort to help customers. But some consumer groups call it “too little, too late.“

Certain Toyota and Lexus models on the list to put you out of danger.

A Savannah woman complains about she calls “excessive fees” from Bank of America after her son overdraws his account. 

Toyota is advising up to four million owners of its cars that their floor mats, if improperly used, could be dangerous or even fatal. The company is urging owners to remove floor mats for now and if not removed, to make sure the carpet map is properly installed with a clip from Toyota.  Local dealers say it’s an example of Toyota’s commitment to safety.

Largest U.S. recall in Toyota history.

AAA Club South is launching a campaign to put the brakes on texting and talking on the cell phone while driving.  The group says the behaviors are distracting and causing accidents nationwide. It’s calling for legislation in Georgia during the 2010 session.

Credit card companies and banks continue to make changes in anticipation of stricter rules that take effect in February.  What do you need to know?

The area’s unemployment rate is down a bit.  But does it really signal an improved economy?  It may just mean fewer people looking for jobs.

With the horrific flooding we’re seeing near Atlanta, now may be a good time to re-visit your insurance.  Are you covered for a flood?  Are you sure?