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Business
Consumer Watch: Real Estate, America’s New Favorite Investment?
NEW YORK – Hollywood has glamorized making fast money on stocks, But they’re no longer America’s favorite long-term investment. A new bank-rate survey finds real estate is king, and real estate experts are not surprised. …
Economy
Consumer Watch: Gas Demand At All-Time High
WASHINGTON – The demand for gasoline has hit an all-time high. A spokesperson from AAA says when demand goes up, gas prices typically go with it as supply is driven lower. “At the end of …
Economy
Consumer Watch: Another Data Breach? What To Do If You Are Affected
WASHINGTON – Safely securing your data online, it’s a problem that’s getting worse according to the Federal Trade Commission. The latest data breach, targeted around 100 million Capital One customers in the U.S. and 6-million …
Economy
Consumer Watch: Grocery Savings
WESTERN NEW YORK – Shopping at the grocery store can take a big bite out of your paycheck; but there are some small and simple steps shoppers can make now that can save shoppers money. …
Business
Consumer Watch: Money Lessons For College Students
WESTERN NEW YORK – Credit cards, student loans, and debt; major challenges for college students. Experts say it’s not too late to send off adult children with a wealth of knowledge to keep them from …
Tech
Consumer Watch: Purge Old Social Media Accounts
As data breaches become more common, experts say consumers need to take steps to protect their personal information. There’s not a lot you can do preventatively when companies like Equifax and Marriott are the targets …
