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Americans are not happy with their Internet service providers
Ben Johnson May 22, 2013
The latest American Customer Satisfaction Index is out, and one industry in an unfortunate spot when it comes to customer satisfaction: Internet service providers.
Personal income, spending up for American consumers
Julia Coronado Apr 1, 2013
Consumers had a strong February -- spending jumped 0.7 percent and personal income rose 1.1 percent.
Attack of the mosquito! Bugs beat DEET
Rebecca Morelle Feb 21, 2013
New research indicates that the main protection against the mosquito, DEET, may not be as effective as originally thought.
Can drawing what you buy help you avoid debt?
Barbara Bogaev Feb 8, 2013
Visual artist Kate Bingaman-Burt draws one thing she buys every day to help her be more mindful of her spending habits. Her new book encourages others to do the same.
Retail sales up for first time in four months
Heidi N. Moore Aug 14, 2012
Retail sales in the U.S. jumped by almost a percent last month. That was the first uptick in four months, as consumers spent their money on everything from cars to electronics.
Oil prices jump despite expected lower demand
Julia Coronado Aug 13, 2012
Oil prices have jumped to a three month high in overseas trading. Brent Crude is at $114 a barrel this morning, despite forecasts that say global oil demand will be lower than first expected.
The top 10 consumer complaints of 2011
Jeremy Hobson Aug 1, 2012
What, as a consumer, annoys you most? A survey of the top ten consumer complaints from the Consumer Federation of America hopes to shine some light.
Antsy consumers prompt weak corporate results
Mark Garrison Jul 30, 2012
As companies miss their sales targets, more are citing weak consumer confidence as the reason for lower expected profits this year.
Chinese exports help boost economy over India
Christopher Werth Jul 18, 2012
It wasn't long ago that many thought India's growth rates could surpass those of its long-time rival, China. But China retains the upper hand in that relationship, thanks in part to its exports.
U.S. retail sales slipped again in June
Julia Coronado Jul 16, 2012
Reports from the Commerce Department show that retail sales are down for the third straight month. They slipped a half percent in June.
