Save Me Steve: Financial help for COVID-19 funerals
For families hit hard emotionally and financially by a COVID-19 death, there is help from the federal government. But fewer than half of those who qualify have claimed the money to pay for funerals. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello explains.
For families hit hard emotionally and financially by a COVID-19 death, there is help from the federal government. But fewer than half of those who qualify have claimed the money to pay for funerals. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello explains.
FDA: Abbott baby formula recall expanded to Similac PM after another report of illness
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has expanded its recall to Abbott’s Similac PM 60/40 powdered infant formula after another baby was exposed to Cronobacter sakazakii which may have contributed to the child’s death.
Baby teethers sold at Target, other stores recalled due to choking hazard
Bebe au Lait's wooden teethers should 'immediately' be taken away from children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
Bebe au Lait's wooden teethers should 'immediately' be taken away from children, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said.
American gun sales continue to surge, new research finds
Firearms sales fell 13% from the high of 2020, but were still 40% higher than 2019, SafeHome.org found.
Firearms sales fell 13% from the high of 2020, but were still 40% higher than 2019, SafeHome.org found.
PPP fraud can be identified, tracked on website created by software engineer
The software engineer feels as if citizens should step up to 'expose' anyone who took advantage of PPP loans
The software engineer feels as if citizens should step up to 'expose' anyone who took advantage of PPP loans
Shop smart: How to spot a fake review
More and more of us have come to rely on reviews from total strangers as we shop online. But experts say we should also take a moment to review the reviewer in order to avoid being duped.
More and more of us have come to rely on reviews from total strangers as we shop online. But experts say we should also take a moment to review the reviewer in order to avoid being duped.
Save Me Steve: Save on prescription drugs
If you are overwhelmed by the crippling cost of prescription drugs, that could end for you today. A first of its kind pharmacy is putting people ahead of profits to save members up to 99 percent on drug costs. It sounds too good to be true but consumer reporter Steve Noviello says it is.
If you are overwhelmed by the crippling cost of prescription drugs, that could end for you today. A first of its kind pharmacy is putting people ahead of profits to save members up to 99 percent on drug costs. It sounds too good to be true but consumer reporter Steve Noviello says it is.
American gun sales continue to surge, new research finds
Firearms sales fell 13% from the high of 2020, but were still 40% higher than 2019, SafeHome.org found.
Firearms sales fell 13% from the high of 2020, but were still 40% higher than 2019, SafeHome.org found.
US ports to get $450M to help ease supply chain congestion, lower prices
Clogged U.S. ports are being given access to nearly $450 million in federal money from Biden's infrastructure law to help ease supply chain congestion and lower prices.
Clogged U.S. ports are being given access to nearly $450 million in federal money from Biden's infrastructure law to help ease supply chain congestion and lower prices.
AT&T to shut down 3G network on Feb. 22: Here’s how it could impact you
AT&T becomes the first carrier to shut down its 3G network this week. Beyond mobile phones, here are some of the devices that could be impacted.
AT&T becomes the first carrier to shut down its 3G network this week. Beyond mobile phones, here are some of the devices that could be impacted.
Coffee prices skyrocketing for customers, roasters: ‘Everybody’s basically taking a hit’
Roasted coffee prices experiencing biggest spike since 2012
Roasted coffee prices experiencing biggest spike since 2012
Baby formula recall 2022: Some Similac, Alimentum and EleCare products tied to illness
The FDA warned parents not to use certain Similac, Alimentum and EleCare formula products linked to bacterial contamination amid reports of hospitalizations and one death.
The FDA warned parents not to use certain Similac, Alimentum and EleCare formula products linked to bacterial contamination amid reports of hospitalizations and one death.
Russia-Ukraine conflict could mean continued spike in North Texas gas prices
The recent uncertainty with Russia and Ukraine is the latest factor in the spike at the gas pump here in North Texas.
The recent uncertainty with Russia and Ukraine is the latest factor in the spike at the gas pump here in North Texas.
DeLorean to make grand return as electric sports car
The DeLorean is coming back to the future after all as it is being revived as an all-electric sports car.
The DeLorean is coming back to the future after all as it is being revived as an all-electric sports car.
Save Me Steve: Romance Scams
There is a disturbing increase in people being cheated out of their money online. A new and rapidly growing twist is cheating people for love. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello has a warning from the FTC.
There is a disturbing increase in people being cheated out of their money online. A new and rapidly growing twist is cheating people for love. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello has a warning from the FTC.
Affordable Connectivity Program offers discounts on internet, laptops
The White House has expanded plans to make high-speed internet service, laptops, and tablets more affordable and accessible for communities through the Affordable Connectivity Program.
The White House has expanded plans to make high-speed internet service, laptops, and tablets more affordable and accessible for communities through the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Catfish Scams: FTC warns of uptick in online romance scams
Yvonne Costales thought she might have met her mate online. The scammer said his name was Robert. His profile pictured rugged good looks and what seemed like a heart of gold, even posing in one photo at a charity bike ride for breast cancer. Costales says the final red flag was the day Robert explained he had been in an accident and needed the two to exchange money. That small voice in the back of her mind grew louder and made her wonder if any of this online courtship was for real.
Yvonne Costales thought she might have met her mate online. The scammer said his name was Robert. His profile pictured rugged good looks and what seemed like a heart of gold, even posing in one photo at a charity bike ride for breast cancer. Costales says the final red flag was the day Robert explained he had been in an accident and needed the two to exchange money. That small voice in the back of her mind grew louder and made her wonder if any of this online courtship was for real.
MoviePass is back, and this time wants to track your eyeballs
MoviePass, the movie ticket service that previously allowed its subscribers to purchase passes every month for a $10 fee, is coming back from bankruptcy – with a few big changes.
MoviePass, the movie ticket service that previously allowed its subscribers to purchase passes every month for a $10 fee, is coming back from bankruptcy – with a few big changes.
Save Me Steve: Don't make these money mistakes
Many of us make mistakes handling our money. Good Day gets advice from the man who knows how to handle his -- consumer reporter Steve Noviello. He shares real-life horror stories about car buying, home repair and even shattered cellphone screens.
Many of us make mistakes handling our money. Good Day gets advice from the man who knows how to handle his -- consumer reporter Steve Noviello. He shares real-life horror stories about car buying, home repair and even shattered cellphone screens.
Tesla recalls 27K vehicles over heat pump that won’t defrost windshield fast enough
The Tesla recall over windshield defrosting software involves certain 2021 and 2022 Models 3, S, and X, and some 2020 through 2022 Model Y vehicles.
The Tesla recall over windshield defrosting software involves certain 2021 and 2022 Models 3, S, and X, and some 2020 through 2022 Model Y vehicles.