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Lemon laws: What to do if you’ve been sold a defective car

Getting car problems fixed can be a major headache, especially if you feel like you’re getting the runaround. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman provides tips on what you can do if you’re stuck with a “lemon.”
Lemon laws

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Should I buy or build a house
Looking to buy or build a home? Tips to help make the right decision

6 On Your Side Investigates

Proposed legislation aims to end remarriage penalty for surviving military spouses
‘Love Lives On’: Proposed legislation aims to end remarriage penalty for surviving military spouses

National

Fraudsters can steal children’s identities to create fake credit profiles, expert warns
Fraudsters can steal children’s identities to create fake credit profiles, expert warns

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Court ruling
Court records reveal kickback scheme involving youth baseball league, lawmaker’s assistant

National

Tips to help you save as consumer confidence in business, labor market conditions fluctuates

Tips to help you save as consumer confidence in business, labor market conditions fluctuates

Updated: Aug. 30, 2023 at 2:58 PM CDT
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By Caresse Jackman
With consumer confidence in flux and recession fears reemerging, Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman spoke with the AARP about ways you can save.

National

Federal agents check boxes at a port for banned items.

Defective: Dangerous consumer products find their way into America by ship and through online retailers

Updated: Aug. 28, 2023 at 2:04 PM CDT
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By Jill Riepenhoff, Jamie Grey, Lee Zurik, Austin Hedgcoth and Conner Hendricks
Every year, the CPSC finds thousands of everyday household products for sale online or arriving at shipping ports that fail to meet federal safety standards. It is illegal to sell products in the U.S. that have been banned, recalled or failed to meet federal safety standards.

6 On Your Side Investigates

Ala. medical cannabis applicant asking judge to throw out all cannabis Commission rules, start over

Updated: Aug. 25, 2023 at 4:46 PM CDT
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By Jonathan Hardison
A medical marijuana company denied a license says the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission didn't follow state law in making its rules, and wants a judge to throw the rules and results out.

National

Lawsuit claims T-Mobile ‘betrayed’ store owners in wake of Sprint merger

Lawsuit claims T-Mobile ‘betrayed’ store owners in wake of Sprint merger

Updated: Aug. 23, 2023 at 3:58 PM CDT
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By Caresse Jackman
A group of mostly minority-owned businesses has filed a class-action lawsuit alleging T-Mobile unlawfully drove them out of their franchise agreements. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman reports.

National

Data compromises on track to set a new record

Data compromises on track to set a new record

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 3:48 PM CDT
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By Rachel DePompa
ITRC reported a record number of data breaches in Q2. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa talks to them about what's going on and how you can protect yourself.

National

When hazing and other things go wrong at fraternity chapters, the national organizations...

Hazed and Excused: Some national fraternities shift financial responsibility in hazing deaths through self-created insurance system

Updated: Aug. 21, 2023 at 12:36 PM CDT
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By Jill Riepenhoff, Joce Sterman, Olivia Oliver and Austin Hedgcoth
Many national fraternities have established their own insurance companies that primarily protect headquarter executives, often leaving the burden of cost and blame on the undergraduate members.

6 On Your Side Investigates

A new study finds some contact lenses contain toxic chemicals known to cause serious illness...

Popular contact lenses test positive for toxic ‘forever’ chemicals

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 9:44 PM CDT
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By Jennifer Horton
Forever chemicals or PFAS, per- and polyfluorinated substances, are toxins in everyday products that can make us sick. A new study found these forever chemicals are in our contact lenses too and it’s something we feel you should know.

National

Nearly 60% of Americans struggle with money envy, survey finds

Nearly 60% of Americans struggle with money envy, survey finds

Updated: Aug. 17, 2023 at 3:19 PM CDT
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By Rachel DePompa
If you’ve ever been envious of someone else’s financial situation, you’re not alone. Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa shares how to recognize your triggers and reflect on what actually brings you joy.

National

Officials warn of student loan forgiveness scams

Officials warn of student loan forgiveness scams

Updated: Aug. 16, 2023 at 3:44 PM CDT
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By Caresse Jackman
The Biden administration has announced it’s erasing the debt of more than 800,000 longtime student loan borrowers. Consumer Investigator Caresse Jackman spoke with White House officials about what you need to know.
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