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?

A cereal purchased at WalMart is being recalled for unlisted almonds.

Can you really return a car? General Motors recently announced its new 60 day satisfaction guarantee program, indicating that customers who don’t like one of their new cars, can return it within 60 days.  What are the details you need to know?

A new survey by a major consumer group says a lot of parents aren’t sure how to teach their children how to handle money, credit or debt.  While parents feel responsible for the financial education of their children, many are not sure how to go about it.  There’s a new website that promises to help by speaking to high school and college age students in their “own” language.

During these tough economic times, how are vacation destinations doing?  News 3’s Randi Hempel talks to Tybee Island business to see how the summer season faired for them.

On this Labor Day, a lot has changed.  More people are out of work than last year and while some still enjoyed the traditional day off, many found it to be a regular Monday.  One local breakfast spot was busy and the customers were a welcome site to the employees

After airing a story recently about a Savannah couple that had problems with a company called Blue Hippo, we received another complaint from a local consumer.  Unlike our couple who ended up getting their computer after 18 months, our second consumer never got his computer at all.

Changes made by credit card companies may be helping the issuers hold their own and stave off catastrophic financial losses.  One expert says if you don’t have good credit, it will remain difficult to get a credit card

A ruling from the Public Service Commission says that Georgia Power can use money from a reserve fund to help ensure the rate of return for shareholders.  The utility company says its profits are being affected by the recession.

Consumers are receiving more “small money” scams in the mail.  The Better Business Bureau warns that scam artists are adjusting to the economy and assuming that many people might still be willing to shell out 20 or 30 dollars in the hope that they’ve won something. 

A Savannah couple ordered a computer from a company promising to help folks with bad credit.  That was in April.  Of 2008 by the way. After paying the full $2,000 for the computer and waiting for a year and a half to have it delivered, they called us a few weeks ago.  We found out some pretty interesting facts about the company that may help other consumers.