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The Healthy People Co. expanded its voluntary nationwide recall today of dietary supplements due to the presence of the drugs Sibutramine and Tadalafil, which are unlisted on the product labels. The recall was initiated after an FDA lab analysis confirmed the presence of … Continue reading
Between 1999 and 2007, the Center for Disease Control and Prevention studied the causes of death for 22 million U.S. decedents and found that Hepatitis C (HCV) caused more deaths than HIV. In the eight year span there were 15,106 deaths caused by HCV in comparison to 12 … Continue reading
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) launched an inquiry into checking account overdraft programs to determine how these practices are impacting consumers. As part of the inquiry, the CFPB is seeking public input on a prototype “penalty fee box” & … Continue reading
Whether you are hoping for a generous tax return or expecting to pay taxes this year, taxpayers who prefer to save money (but not necessarily time) and do their own taxes have options aplenty. Ranging in price from free to upwards of $200 based on the complexity of your … Continue reading
All this week we're counting down the 10 worst cars. Here are 5 and 6. 5. Ford Mustang II In 1964, Ford introduced one of the most iconic sports cars ever made: the Ford Mustang. A mere decade later, Ford almost killed it. What went wrong? Well, just about everything … Continue reading
Healthgrades, a medical information provider for consumers, released its Emergency Medicine in American Hospitals report, Feb. 21, naming the top performing hospitals for emergency care. The report was based on more than seven million Medicare patient records from 2008 … Continue reading
Persistent, belligerent, fraudulent, phony, phantom debt collectors have used scare tactics to intimidate thousands of Americans into paying false debt claims with threats of arrest, wage garnishment and worse. The Federal Trade Commission held a press conference on Feb … Continue reading
Tax season is upon us, and in between the groans of procrastination and anticipation, consumers should be wary of the increased threat of tax scams. Scammers work year-round, but cash-strapped consumers are often more vulnerable around mid-April when taxes are due. “Tax … Continue reading
For the oldtimers and the newcomers, that mustache you’ve been grooming for years or have been on the fence about growing may soon pay off in more ways than one. The American Mustache Institute is seeking a $250 tax break, which they call the ‘STACHE Act, for … Continue reading
All this week we're counting down the 10 worst cars. Here are 7 and 8. 7. Hummer H2 While some may be surprised to see the H2 on the list, the vehicle is a natural fit. After all, it had square and stodgy styling, got horrible gas mileage, and possessed only a fraction … Continue reading