Save Me Steve: Venmo fees, check scams & bundle deals

There are new fees for what was once a free service and check scams are on the rise. Plus, consumer reporter Steve Noviello says sometimes there's no deal even though there is a sign.

New Sam's concept store opening on Lower Greenville

A new type of store from an old retailer will soon open in North Texas. There will be no lines, no cashiers and no cash needed to check out at the Sam’s Club Now store in Dallas.

Save Me Steve: Easy, last-minute Halloween costume ideas

We are a week from Halloween and just days away from many parties. Before you get tricked by a last-minute scramble for a costume, consumer reporter Steve Noviello has a real treat -- easy, DIY costumes.

Save Me Steve: The Partners Card

The Partners Card is the signature fundraiser for the Family Place, the largest domestic violence agency in Texas. Starting Friday, you can get a card for $70. It gives you access to 20 percent discounts at close to 100 stores at NorthPark Center. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello gets all the details from NorthPark ambassador Kimberly Schlegel Whitman.

AT&T services restored after Monday's widespread outage

Everything is back up and running for most AT&T customers in North Texas after Monday's nearly all day outage created both an inconvenience and financial loss for many businesses.

Ready-to-eat salads sold in Texas recalled due to salmonella, listeria concerns

The USDA is recalling more than 200 pounds of ready-to-eat salads with bacon sold at 7-Elevens across Texas because they may be contaminated with Salmonella and Listeria.

Save Me Steve: Beware 'pinkwashing'

This is the time of year that you will see pink products everywhere. They are supposed to raise awareness about breast cancer and give back. But not all do. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello has a warning about "pinkwashing." You should always think before you go pink.

Google Plus to close after bug leaks personal information

Google is shutting down its long-shunned Plus social network for consumers, following its disclosure of a flaw discovered in March that could have exposed some personal information of up to 500,000 people.

American Airlines reduces options for travelers with delayed, canceled flights

American Airlines has a new policy for handling passengers with delayed or canceled flights, and it spells out extremely reduced options for coach passengers or passengers without status in American's frequent flyer program.

Save Me Steve: Fall Toy Preview

Christmas 2018 is still a ways off but retailers are already looking ahead to next year. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello has the inside scoop on some of the toys your kids will be asking for in the future.

Save Me Steve: Plan A Cruise Month

It's National Plan A Cruise Month. The movement was designed to help people learn more about cruising and how to navigate the many options for every travel style and budget. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello gets the scoop from Expedia CruiseShipCenters of Rockwall owner Kelly Reed.

Save Me Steve: State Fair of Texas Deals

The great State Fair of Texas rolls into town this week. But before you bust the family budget, consumer reporter Steve Noviello says there no reason for anyone to pay full price.

Save Me Steve: Your Holiday Spending Strategy

Your summer spending spree is over. Now it's time to panic before holiday shopping starts. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello talks to savings expert Andrea Woroch about a plan to make the most of your money.

What's in the Amazon box? Maybe a real 7-foot Christmas tree

NEW YORK (AP) - Watch out for the 7-foot box on the doorstep. Amazon plans to sell and ship fresh, full-size Christmas trees this year. But a live tree is no paperback book. Amazon says the Christmas trees, including Douglas firs and Norfolk Island pines, will be bound and shipped without water in the usual sort of box. Amazon said they'll be sent within 10 days of being cut down, possibly...

Save Me Steve: Internet Scams vs Legit Deals

Oprah's sharing the wealth. Uber is handing out codes and American Airlines wants to refund your baggage fees. Here's the catch. Not all of these are legit. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello is sorting out fact from fiction.

Herbalife distributors claim in $1B suit events were a sham

MIAMI (AP) - Patricia and Jeff Rodgers figured they did everything right to get rich beyond their wildest dreams selling Herbalife health and personal care products. They attended all of the "Circle of Success" events, brought in new recruits, met their quotas on buying Herbalife goods to sell and even set up a storefront shop.

Save Me Steve: Peer 2 Peer Payment Apps

Peer to peer payments bypass the bank and let you exchange money with friends or family using just your smartphone. But there are risks. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello joins Good Day to talk about how the systems work and which apps you should avoid.

Make a will month: Tips to get started

You don't need to be a senior to start thinking about a will.  Because August is 'Make a Will Month' financial professional Cathy Dewitt Dunn shared her best advice to get started and maintain a will.