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  • A Social Security Administration building is seen.
  • The tension between Congress and the president has many senior citizens who rely on Social Security nervous.
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  • A Social Security Administration building is seen.
  • The tension between Congress and the president has many senior citizens who rely on Social Security nervous.
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  • People attend an event in Glendale to learn more about how Covered California will affect Medicare.
  • With the Affordable Care Act, called Covered California here, many seniors want to know if Medicare will be affected.
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  • People attend an event in Glendale to learn more about how Covered California will affect Medicare.
  • With the Affordable Care Act, called Covered California here, many want to know if Medicare will be affected.
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  • L & B Rentals in Downey is accused of collecting cash from customers and in return it gives out bogus listings.
  • A housing rental service in Downey is accused of collecting cash from customers, and in return, it gives out bogus listings.
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  • L & B Rentals in Downey is accused of collecting cash from customers and in return it gives out bogus listings.
  • A housing rental service in Downey is accused of collecting cash from customers and in return it gives out bogus listings.
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  • Consumer Reports found a safety risk with the $220 Truly Scrumptious Travel System during testing of the harness.
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  • People are seen walking through a home that is for sale.
  • If you're a first-time homebuyer, there's a lot more to buying a home than just finding the right house. See tips.
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housing market, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • People are seen walking through a home that is for sale.
  • If you're a first-time homebuyer, there's a lot more to buying a home than just finding the right house. See tips.
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  • The latest Consumer Reports tests find that some of the most fuel-efficient cars are too often coming up short.
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  • The latest Consumer Reports tests find that some of the most fuel-efficient cars are too often coming up short.
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  • Some Californians will qualify for financial assistance that could dramatically lower their insurance rates.
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  • Some Californians will qualify for financial assistance that could dramatically lower their insurance rates.
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  • Covered California
  • There are four levels of health insurance available through the new health care marketplace called Covered California.
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  • Covered Californias website shows the four levels of coverage.
  • There are four levels of health insurance available through the new health care marketplace called Covered California.
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  • Prescription drugs are seen in this undated file photo.
  • An ABC7 investigation found prescription drugs are readily bought without prescriptions on websites like Craigslist.
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  • Prescription drugs are seen in this undated file photo.
  • An ABC7 investigation found prescription drugs are readily bought without prescriptions on websites like Craigslist.
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  • Tuesday was the first day Americans were able to sign up for the government's new health plan. So who's eligible?
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  • You can go to a store and haggle over price, but an easier way is to negotiate through the Internet.
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  • 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.
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  • Because so many have questions about Covered California, all next week Eyewitness News will be helping with answers.
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  • There are some ways to save big on prescription drug prices, and even get some medications for free.
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  • File photo of credit cards.
  • Credit card companies are offering financial perks to lure you in. But should you take the bait?
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  • File photo of credit cards.
  • Credit card companies are offering financial perks to lure you in. But should you take the bait?
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  • A brochure for Covered California is seen.
  • A town hall meeting was held Friday at a Van Nuys hospital for people who had questions about the new health care law.
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  • Online rating services offer to help based on customer reviews. Can you rely on these services?
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  • Online rating services offer to help based on customer reviews. Can you rely on these services?
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  • A cellphone and battery are seen in this undated file photo.
  • When power is knocked out during an emergency, keeping your lines of communication open can be a challenge. See tips!
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  • A cellphone and battery are seen in this undated file photo.
  • When power is knocked out during an emergency, keeping your lines of communication open can be a challenge. See tips!
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  • A fingerprinting security system is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Imagine using a scan of your eye to open a door or your fingerprint to buy something. It's not futuristic, it's reality.
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  • A fingerprinting security system is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Imagine using a scan of your eye to open a door or your fingerprint to buy something. It's not futuristic, it's reality.
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  • Is there stuff you want to hang on to but you dont have the space? An iPhone app can help you clear the 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.
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app, save money / consumer news
  • Apple reveals the iPhone 5S, which comes in gold, silver and space gray, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013.
  • Apple unveiled two new versions of its iPhone, saying these new devices will revolutionize the mobile phone industry.
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  • Apple reveals the iPhone 5S, which comes in gold, silver and space gray, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013.
  • Apple unveiled two new versions of its iPhone, saying the devices will revolutionize the mobile phone industry.
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  • 'Cramming' is when phone companies illegally put extra charges on your account without your permission.
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  • A new study shows Los Angeles County motorists are paying far more for car insurance than the rest of the state.
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  • The Windex Touch-Up Cleaner is shown in this undated file photo.
  • Manufacturers are using their imagination, coming up with innovative packaging to make their products more user-friendly.
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  • A financial expert gives advice about saving money in college and establishing good habits for after graduation.
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  • Hefty bills are prompting more people to dump their cable and satellite services and tune in with TV antennas for free.
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  • Hefty bills are prompting more people to dump their cable and satellite services and tune in with TV antennas for free.
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  • Police arrested a Perris teacher for allegedly taking provocative pictures of students and possessing child porn.
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  • A financial expert gives advice about saving money in college and establishing good habits for after graduation.
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education, budget, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • The Windex Touch-Up Cleaner is shown in this undated file photo.
  • Manufacturers are using their imagination, coming up with innovative packaging to make their products more user-friendly.
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technology, consumer reports, save money / consumer news, ric romero
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  • Social media is a great way to share photographs and video, but what happens to your online accounts after you die?
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  • Nescafes Dolce Gusto is put to the test in this undated file photo.
  • The school year is around the corner! See which products got top grades for furnishing dorm rooms.
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  • A mysterious glitch halted trading on the Nasdaq for three hours in the latest major electronic breakdown on Wall Street on Thursday, Aug. 22, 2013.
  • A mysterious glitch halted trading on the Nasdaq for three hours in the latest major electronic breakdown on Wall Street.
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  • Many customers are not sure that credit unions are for them, usually due to misconceptions or myths about credit unions.
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  • Many customers are not sure that credit unions are for them, usually due to misconceptions or myths about credit unions.
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  • Some local realtors are using remote-controlled aerial aircraft to sell homes, even though the FAA says it's not legal.
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