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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Back-to-school buy one-get one FREE Slurpee drink is back at 7-Eleven stores Aug. 13-19
What a way to beat the heat! 7-Eleven stores are bringing back a popular promotion at the perfect time for friends to share a back-to-school beverage.
What a way to beat the heat! 7-Eleven stores are bringing back a popular promotion at the perfect time for friends to share a back-to-school beverage.
Google tracks your movements, like it or not
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Google wants to know where you go so badly that it records your movements even when you explicitly tell it not to.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Google wants to know where you go so badly that it records your movements even when you explicitly tell it not to.
Overhaul coming to state-run electricity shopping website
State regulators say some electricity retailers have been taking advantage of customers that shop on the powertochoose.org website. They’re now ordering changes to the website to make power plans easier to understand.
State regulators say some electricity retailers have been taking advantage of customers that shop on the powertochoose.org website. They’re now ordering changes to the website to make power plans easier to understand.
It's tax-free weekend in Texas
Some parents in Texas consider the school year underway when tax-free weekend rolls around.
Some parents in Texas consider the school year underway when tax-free weekend rolls around.
Samsung releases new Galaxy Note 9 with minor improvements
NEW YORK (AP) - Samsung's new smartphone illustrates the limits of innovation at a time when hardware advances have slowed. The new phone, the Galaxy Note 9, will be faster and will last longer without a recharge. But while earth-shattering new features are in short supply, it will carry an earth-shattering price tag: $1,000.
NEW YORK (AP) - Samsung's new smartphone illustrates the limits of innovation at a time when hardware advances have slowed. The new phone, the Galaxy Note 9, will be faster and will last longer without a recharge. But while earth-shattering new features are in short supply, it will carry an earth-shattering price tag: $1,000.
Save Me Steve: Compact Products
Whether you are decluttering a dorm room, reclaiming real estate on your countertops or fitting in a home gym, consumer reporter Steve Noviello has the compact products to fit in your life.
Whether you are decluttering a dorm room, reclaiming real estate on your countertops or fitting in a home gym, consumer reporter Steve Noviello has the compact products to fit in your life.
Basic Training Podcast - Real Estate with Less Hassle
Alex Doubet, CEO of Door, Inc., discuses flat-fee transactions for buying and selling real estate.
Alex Doubet, CEO of Door, Inc., discuses flat-fee transactions for buying and selling real estate.
Basic Training Podcast - Helping Aging Family Members Manage Money
Daphne Danns, Managing Director of IKOR North Dallas talks with Steve about helping aging family members deal with money management.
Daphne Danns, Managing Director of IKOR North Dallas talks with Steve about helping aging family members deal with money management.