Senate passes bill to reopen the government and avoid default
|
Measure heads to House
ABC7 Megadoppler weather app! Get your weather on the go
|
Free ABC7 apps
KABC-TV Los Angeles, CA
Eyewitness News
Los Angeles
Orange County
Inland Empire
Ventura County
California
U.S./World
Politics
Business
Entertainment
ABC7 Sports &
ESPN Los Angeles
Health & Food
Save Money / Consumer
Bizarre News
Most Popular
Accuweather
77°
M/SUNNY
Weather Home
7 Day Forecast
Live Mega Doppler 7000 HD
Weather Cams
Earthquakes / Wildfires
Video & Photos
Video
Live Video
Photos
Send Tips, Video, Pics
Useful Links
Traffic
TV Listings & Shows
ABC Shows
Live Well Network
Lottery Results
Daily Horoscope
Contests & Promotions
In Your Community
News Team & Station
Jobs At ABC7
Marketplace
Los Angeles Area Jobs
Get Coupons
Close
Personalize your weather location using one of the two options below:
Enter a U.S. City
OR
Enter an Int'l City and Country
Check your commute
Traffic home
»
Debt limit debate: Impact on senior citizens
The tension between Congress and the president has many senior citizens who rely on Social Security nervous.
Comment Now
Share
Video
Related:
Reid, McConnell optimistic on shutdown deal
Covered California: Will Medicare be affected?
With the Affordable Care Act, called Covered California here, many seniors want to know if Medicare will be affected.
Comment Now
Share
Video
Related:
Covered California: What you need to know
Downey housing rental service gives fake ads?
A housing rental service in Downey is accused of collecting cash from customers, and in return, it gives out bogus listings.
Comment Now
Share
Video
Get more:
Save Money / Consumer News
Consumer News with Ric Romero
Ric Romero is a consumer specialist and reporter for ABC7 Eyewitness News. His Consumer News segments are seen every weekday on ABC7 Eyewitness News.
Ric Romero Bio
|
Facebook
|
Get coupons
Air conditioning is the most expensive energy user in the house, but it doesn't have to be.
GET MORE: Small changes can cut energy bill in half
Advertisement
Video: abc7.com
All Live Video
:
All Video
»
Avoid easy mistakes when signing mortgage
Klum stroller is safety risk: Consumer Reports
Hybrid fuel-economy tests differ from EPA's
Covered California: Financial assistance
Covered California: 4 levels of coverage
Prescription drugs sold illegally online
Advertisement
More Consumer News with Ric Romero
Covered California: Who's covered, eligible?
LOS ANGELES -
Tuesday was the first day Americans were able to sign up for the government's new health plan. So who's eligible?
Covered California: ABC7 will answer questions
LOS ANGELES -
Beginning October 1, Californians can begin shopping for one of the many health care plans available through Covered California, the state's new health insurance marketplace.
Name-your-price website offers variety of wares
LOS ANGELES -
You can go to a store and haggle over price, but an easier way is to negotiate through the Internet.
How to find best deals on prescription drugs
LOS ANGELES -
There are some ways to save big on prescription drug prices, and even get some medications for free.
Credit card companies offering variety of perks
LOS ANGELES -
Credit card companies are offering financial perks to lure you in. But should you take the bait?
Video:
Covered California questions addressed
A town hall meeting was held Friday at a Van Nuys hospital for people who had questions about the new health care law.
How reliable are online customer ratings sites?
LOS ANGELES -
Online rating services offer to help based on customer reviews. Can you rely on these services?
Cellphone tips in emergencies: Stay connected
LOS ANGELES -
When power is knocked out during an emergency, keeping your lines of communication open can be a challenge. See tips!
Use of biometrics raises privacy concerns
LOS ANGELES -
Imagine using a scan of your eye to open a door or your fingerprint to buy something. It's not futuristic, it's reality.
Video:
Smartphone app helps get rid of clutter
Is there stuff you want to hang on to but you don't have the space? An iPhone app can help you clear the clutter.
Avoid 'cramming' charges on your phone bill
LOS ANGELES -
'Cramming' is when phone companies illegally put extra charges on your account without your permission.
LA County auto insurance rates highest in state
LOS ANGELES -
A new study shows Los Angeles County motorists are paying far more for car insurance than the rest of the state.
TV antennas help save on cable, satellite bill
Budgeting for college life and after graduation
Innovative packaging tackles your complaints
Social media, digital presence after death
Video:
Streaming media boxes - which is best?
Video:
Dorm room essentials: Top rated products
Credit unions: myths, misconceptions and facts
Forest Lawn targets shoppers with mall kiosks
Realtors using drones to showcase properties
Consumer Reports tests Android security apps
Tips to avoid identity theft when job seeking
Solar power: Extra utility fee to cover costs?
Small-car crash test: Mixed results
Video:
Moving scam probe: Woman's items missing
Video:
Avoid moving-company scams when relocating
Consumer Reports ranks best prepaid cards
Save money on your kids' school supplies
Burbank airport starts rewards points program
Buying house? Get ready for bidding war
Video:
Can Bitcoin catch on with consumers?
Video:
Single-serve coffeemakers put to the test
Long-term car loans: Experts weigh pros, cons
'Floating' floors affordable, easy to install
Retail chains offering online price-matching
Video:
Trade your gas lawn mower for electric
Cheap and free alternatives for online tech
Craft brew summer picks for beer lovers
Ice cream scoops tested to find the best
Save money on prescription glasses online
Video:
Mortgage rates jump to 2-yr high of 4.46 pct.
Most
Popular
Go to
Most Popular
Most
Viewed Stories
LAX dry ice bombs: Employee arrested
Most
Viewed Photos
12-foot oarfish washes ashore in Malibu
ABC7 In Your Community
Prepare SoCal
7 Day Planner: Events Calendar
Submit your community event to the 7 Day Planner
Cool Kids: Young adults doing great things
Cool Kids: Nominate someone deserving
MORE: ABC7 In Your Community
Advertisement
ABC7 Everywhere
Wireless
Get our apps for iPhone, iPad and Android
.
Get our
RSS Feeds
.
Keep informed or win a prize
Blogs
Newsletters
Contest & Promotions
Follow abc7.com
Find us on Facebook
Follow us on Twitter
Follow us on Google+
Advertisement
abc7.com home
recent stories
Save Money / Consumer News content index
Site Map
RSS
Advertise with Us
Contact Us
Online Public Inspection File
Technical Help
ABC.com
ABCNews.com
Privacy Policy
Interest-Based Ads
Safety Information for this site
Terms of Use
Copyright ©2013 ABC Inc., KABC-TV/DT Los Angeles, CA. All Rights Reserved.