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.

The Kroger Co. is recalling its Super Kids Enriched White Sandwich Bread sold in 13 states because it may contain milk not listed on the label. Customers should return the product to stores for a refund or replacement.

Changes are taking place today in the credit card industry.  They’re designed to help consumers and include making card holders issue a 45 day notice of an interest rate increase.  It was previously 15 days.

Insurance company holding natiuonal hiring event in search of new agents.

Retail sales dip 0.1 percent in July

Jobs you can get without going to college.

The new government program, dubbed “Cash for Clunkers” is off and running.  Its objective is to get older, gas guzzling vehicles off the roadways.  However, not all older vehicles will qualify.  But the Chrysler dealer in Savannah says he’s offering incentives, even to those who don’t

Chatham County Commissioners have set millage rates for 2009 as the same as 2008.  That’s despite a declining tax digest.  Officials say most homeowners should pay the same in taxes and in some cases, possibly less if the value of your home as gone down

Georgia’s Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond says a two year study on the impact of the recession in Georgia is showing that working men have been hit harder by the economic downtown than working women.  He refers to current economic conditions as a “He-cession”, not a recession

If you had a problem with Dish Network, you may be eligible for a restitution payment, according to the Georgia Governor’s Office of Consumer Affairs

A month ago, Mark Medinger was being forced out of business after losing his Chrysler franchise in Savannah.  Today, he’s the new owner of a Hyundai franchise, saying he’s getting a new lease on life.  And he still has something to say to Chrysler

Free burgers, ice cream and tacos in this week’s edition.

Savannah has some of the better drivers in America, according to Allstate’s new report. But there’s still plenty of room for improvement.

About four million baby flotation devices are being recalled because the floats can tear.  Childred are falling into or under water as a result. 

DETROIT (AP) — U.S. sales at Ford and Chrysler last month offered sharply different views on the downtrodden U.S. market for cars and trucks, while General Motors Corp. held its own even though it entered bankruptcy protection.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Unemployment rates rose in all the largest U.S. metropolitan areas in May for the fifth straight month, and are likely to keep marching higher this year, a potential obstacle to a hoped-for economic recovery.

NEW YORK (AP) — Hyundai said Tuesday that customers in the U.S. who buy or lease its vehicles by Aug. 31 will receive a gas card that lets them buy fuel at $1.49 a gallon for a year, a promotion to win over consumers worried about volatile prices at the pump.

Regulators have shut down Community Bank of West Georgia, marking the 41st failure this year of a federally insured bank.

NEW YORK (AP) — Investors rushed back into stocks as profits at a handful of companies indicated the economy might be gaining strength.

NEW YORK (AP) — Gasoline markets showed the first signs this week that an extended rally in pump prices is nearing an end after 52 straight days of price increases.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Car shoppers could take advantage of government incentives worth up to $4,500 this summer to send their old gas guzzler to the scrap heap in favor of a more fuel-efficient new vehicle.