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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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budget, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • 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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save money / consumer news
  • 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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health, health care, health insurance, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • 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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save money / consumer news
  • 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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fraud, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • 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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save money / consumer news
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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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consumer reports, 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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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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save money / consumer news
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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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consumer reports, environmental protection agency, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • The government shutdown is creating trouble in the housing market by slowing sales and making potential buyers hesitate.
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budget, real estate, save money / consumer news, rudabeh shahbazi
  • A health alert has been issued because of Salmonella concerns that may be linked to Foster Farms raw chicken products.
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food, health, save money / consumer news
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  • Some Californians will qualify for financial assistance that could dramatically lower their insurance rates.
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health, health care, health insurance, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • Online enrollment for the new Covered California health insurance exchange was inundated on opening day Tuesday.
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health, health care, health insurance, save money / consumer news, carlos granda
  • Covered California
  • There are four levels of health insurance available through the new health care marketplace called Covered California.
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health, health care, health insurance, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • Tesla Motors shares fell 6 percent Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2013 as video from a fire in one of its $70,000 electric cars surfaced online.
  • Shares of Tesla Motors are down as investors assess the fallout from a fire in one of its $70,000 electric cars.
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save money / consumer news
  • 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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save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • 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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save money / consumer news
  • A telephone is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Nomorobo, a new free online service, will hang up on pesky automated phone calls before you pick up the phone.
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save money / consumer news
  • 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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health, health care, health insurance, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • A telephone is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Nomorobo, a new free online service, will hang up on pesky automated phone calls before you pick up the phone.
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save money / consumer news, amy powell
  • Greentoe.com
  • You can go to a store and haggle over price, but an easier way is to negotiate through the Internet.
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shopping, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • 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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health, health care, health insurance, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • Consumer Reports reveals which full-size pickup trucks rank the highest in gas mileage and handling.
  • Consumer Reports reveals which full-size pickup trucks rank the highest in gas mileage and handling.
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auto news, consumer reports, save money / consumer news
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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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health, health care, health insurance, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • Burger King launched a new crinkle-cut french fry on Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2013. The chain claims Satisfries have 20 percent fewer calories than regular fries.
  • Burger King has launched a crinkle-cut french fry that the chain claims has 20 percent fewer calories than regular fries.
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health, diet, save money / consumer news
  • 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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finance, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • Apple reveals the iPhone 5S, which comes in gold, silver and space gray, on Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2013.
  • Apple has announced that it has sold 9 million of its 5S and 5C versions of the iPhone in just three days.
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technology, apple, iPhone, save money / consumer news
  • 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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health care, save money / consumer news
  • People waiting in line for the iPhone 5S or the 5C are seen fighting outside the Apple Store in Pasadena on Friday, Sept. 20, 2013.
  • Fights erupted outside the Pasadena Apple store Friday morning, as the frenzy for the new iPhone models reached new heights.
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technology, apple, iPhone, pasadena, save money / consumer news
  • Online rating services offer to help based on customer reviews. Can you rely on these services?
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technology, consumer reports, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • People waited in line for the new iPhone a day before its release on Thursday, Sept. 19, 2013.
  • An Apple fan is once again first in line at the Pasadena store for the new iPhone. This is his third time.
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iPhone, save money / consumer news
  • 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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earthquake, technology, consumer reports, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • 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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technology, earthquake, consumer reports, save money / consumer news
  • 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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technology, save money / consumer news, ric romero
  • 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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technology, save money / consumer news
  • The 2014 Lexus IS Sedan ($35,950 base price) is seen in this undated file photo.
  • Lexus is about to release its latest luxurious model, the IS Sedan, which is the brands smallest and sportiest car.
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auto news, save money / consumer news