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Consumer Price Index bumps up, gas prices to blame
Mar 16, 2012
Consumer prices rose by the most in 10 months in February, and rising gas prices were to blame for most of that change.
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New light bulb lexicon
Mar 1, 2012
New government guidelines are taking incandescent bulbs off the market, leaving us with compact fluorescents and LEDs. But now there's a new language for bulb shoppers to learn.
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What consumer sentiment says about the economy
Feb 22, 2012
Richard Curtin of the Reuters/University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index discusses how the survey gauges consumer hopes and expectations, and what it means in elections.
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Chinese retiree leads crusade against fake products
Feb 20, 2012
A mild-mannered pensioner in China gains national attention for his grumpy-old-man approach to protecting consumers from fraudulent products.
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January retail sales lower than expected
Feb 14, 2012
The government said this morning that retail sales inched up 0.4 percent last month. That was lower than expected.
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Mid-day Extra: Cheaper in 2012
Jan 5, 2012
Economists are worrying about inflation in the coming year, but a few products will actually be cheaper. What should we buy in 2012?
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Verizon announces new fee for some customers
Dec 30, 2011
A new fee will be hitting some Verizon users paying monthly bills with a credit card. That decision has already caused a bit of consumer backlash.
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Consumers are spending, but still skittish
Dec 19, 2011
A new report shows Americans' feelings of financial security rebounded during November, but only back to the same levels as last year.
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Calculating food and gas prices in consumers' attitudes
Dec 16, 2011
The Core Consumer Price Index tracks all kinds of spending except on food and gas, even though those prices help indicate consumers' choices and attitudes.
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Mid-day Extra: Streamlining holiday shopping
Dec 8, 2011
With increased competition from online retailers, stores across the country are taking steps to make the holiday shopping experience a bit faster.
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