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“Egg-spensive” egg prices could cause other price hikes at restaurants, bakeries
The difference in the price of eggs from just three years ago is staggering, some bakers say. NBC 5’s Larry Collins tells us more.
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Trump's second term could mean the downfall of the FDIC, CFPB: Here's what that means for consumers
Here’s what experts say about the possible closure of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
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Hanging out at Starbucks will cost you as company reverses its open-door policy
If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have to buy something. Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a long-standing policy that invited everyone into its stores.
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Navigating post-holiday returns, refunds and exchanges
NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has tips to navigate those post-holiday returns, refunds and exchanges!
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BBB releases list of holiday scams
The Better Business Bureau released its “Naughty List” of holiday scams for 2024.
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Better Business Bureau releases ‘Naughty List' of 12 holiday scams
With less than a week until Christmas and local law enforcement, the FBI and the Better Business Bureau are sounding the alarm about holiday season scams.
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Coffee prices are spiking due to climate change
The price of arabica coffee beans is up 70% this year due to droughts, frost, floods, high temperatures, say experts.
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How to protect your Cyber Monday packages from porch pirates
You may not be the only one waiting for your Cyber Monday packages to arrive. NBC 5’s Meredith Yeomans has tips for protecting your packages.
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Beware of porch pirates post-Cyber Monday
DFW ranked eighth worst for package thefts, according to Safewise.com.
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Trump could dismantle newly built guardrails around your wallet, consumer groups warn
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is weighing which proposed rules on its agenda to finalize before the end of the Biden administration.
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United said it lost a passenger's bag, but the AirTag inside showed something else
The AirTag said the checked bag was inside the airport, but United Airlines said it couldn’t find it. The bag later traveled 30 miles away.
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Carrots, onions, walnuts, cheese among foods linked to E. Coli outbreaks
As Thanksgiving gets closer, recent E. Coli outbreaks and related recalls are giving customers some trouble at the grocery store. NBC 5’s Larry Collins has the details.
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Are Black Friday deals worth waiting for? Here's what to expect this year
Retailers try to tempt shoppers with Black Friday discounts. But these offers are not necessarily the best prices of the year, according to experts.
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Consumer gets a resolution after phone trade mix-up
When a Dallas wireless customer faced a charge over a smartphone mix-up she contacted NBC 5 Responds. Diana Zoga explains how we helped and what we learned to help you in the future.
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NBC 5 Responds helps a consumer get a resolution after phone trade mix-up
When a North Texas wireless customer was facing a $1,000 charge over a smartphone mix-up she contacted NBC 5 Responds. Here’s what we learned to help you avoid issues.
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North Texas fans report vanishing tickets
NBC 5 Responds to a growing number of fans reporting disappearing Ticketmaster tickets. Here’s what to know and how you can protect your seats.
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How to avoid ‘credential harvesting'
A text, claiming you owe a balance on your toll road account, may be a trick. The FBI says criminals are working to get your login information.
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How to complain effectively over consumer concerns
Keep reading for strategies experts recommend for consumers seeking results.
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Do sleep supplements work?
Sleep supplements and other over-the-counter drugs often promise to help you get to sleep, but do they work? Consumer Reports takes a closer look.
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Tips for planning Spring Break vacation
Spring Break is just around the corner, and if you’ve put off planning your trip, fear not! There are still ways to organize a memorable getaway while saving money. Here’s NBC 5 Responds’ Kristi Nelson.