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year ago.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/gingko_memory.html">Study: Ginkgo Biloba Doesn't Slow Cognitive Decline</a></strong> Widely used supplement not effective in reducing dementia.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/ford_mit_drivers.html">Ford, MIT Team Up To Reduce Driver Stress</a></strong> Study aims to improve driving safety, overall wellness.</p> <p class="small"><strong>December 30, 2009</strong></p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/tylenol_recall.html">Tylenol Arthritis Pain Caplet Recall Expanded</a></strong> All lots now included.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/hazelnut_recall03.html">Oregon Is Hot Spot For Hazelnut Recalls</a></strong> Nine recalls initiated since December 17.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/2010_inflation.html">Should You Worry About Inflation In 2010?</a></strong> Inflation hawks fear rapidly rising prices only a matter of time.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/parkinsons_detection.html">Irregular Arm Swing May Point To Parkinson's</a></strong> New research could lead to earlier diagnosis.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/spectranetics.html">Medical Device Maker Pays $5 Million to Resolve Federal Charges</a></strong> Colorado company illegally imported unapproved technology.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/fda_impersonation02.html">FDA Warns Against Con Artists Posing as Agents</a></strong> Scammers demand "fines" over the phone.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/ca_bmw.html">California Class Action Says BMW Software Causes Engine Problems</a></strong> Accuses BMW of installing updates without customers' permission.</p> <p class="small"><strong>Recalls ...</strong></p> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/dorel_playyard.html">Safety 1st Disney, Eddie Bauer Portable Play Yards</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/corvette.html">Corvettes with Removable Roofs</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/equinox.html">GM Equinox, Terrain Models</li> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/audi_q5.html">2009 Audi Q5</li> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/lg_dehumidifier.html">LG Portable Dehumidifier</li> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/kendamaspot.html">Kendamaspot Japanese Wooden Skill Toys</li> <p class="small"><strong>December 29, 2009</strong></p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/nemet.html">Appeals Court Dismisses Suit Against Consumer Site</a></strong> Nemet Chevrolet accused ConsumerAffairs.com of defamation.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/cruise_woes.html">Cruising Not Necessarily Stress-Free</a></strong> Horror stories from the high seas.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/carnival_cruise.html">Imagine! Our Man Truman on a Carnival Cruise</a></strong> Truman finds the Imagination bawdy but, for most, affordable fun.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100102012659/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/10-car-buying-hints-for-2010-1.aspx?pid=p:caf">10 Car Buying Hints for 2010</a></strong> Research the car, incentives and additional discounts before actually visiting the dealer's lot.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/ms_nursing_home.html">Six Arrested For Exploiting Nursing Home Residents</a></strong> Mississippi attorney general charges money taken from residents.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100102012659/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/college-finance/10-ways-to-pay-college-tuition-in-2010-1.aspx?pid=p:caf">10 Ways to Pay College Tuition in 2010</a></strong> There are several ways to save for college tuition, but starting early is the ticket to success.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/iihs_booster_seats.html">IIHS Releases New Booster Seat Ratings</a></strong> Eleven out of 60 seats evaluated aren't recommended.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/mo_auto_warranty.html">Missouri Continues Auto Warranty Crackdown</a></strong> Attorney general sues total of 10 marketers.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100102012659/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/10-best-credit-card-moves-in-2010-1.aspx?pid=p:caf">10 Best Credit Card Moves in 2010</a></strong> Follow these tips to get the most out of a new credit card law that will benefit consumers in 2010.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100102012659/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/10-savvy-homebuying-tips-for-2010-1.aspx?pid=p:caf">10 Savvy Homebuying Tips for 2010</a></strong> Get out your calculators. Homebuying will require more research to find the best deals this year.</p> <p class="small"><strong>December 28, 2009</strong></p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/pubcit_tamiflu.html">Public Citizen: Tamiflu Doesn't Work on Flu Complications</a></strong> Questions industry-funded tests assuring efficacy.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/airport_security.html">Feds Impose New Airline Security Rules</a></strong> Emergency regs could slow getting through security.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/kindle_sales.html">Kindle Books Outsell Physical Books On Amazon.com</a></strong> Christmas Day book buyers go digital.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/flu_seniors.html">High-Dose Seasonal Flu Shots Okayed For Seniors</a></strong> Accelerated process used in vaccine approval.</p> <p class="small"><strong>December 27, 2009</strong></p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/beef_recall.html">Possibly Tainted Beef Recalled In Six States</a></strong> E. coli outbreak traced to Oklahoma plant.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/fda_nestle.html">FDA Warns Nestle On Drink Mix Marketing</a></strong> Agency says products mis-branded as drugs.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100102012659/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/hybrids-not-the-only-answer-1.aspx?pid=p:caf">Hybrids Not the Only Answer</a></strong> There's more to higher gas mileage than hybrids, such as new fuel injection and turbocharging.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100102012659/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/debt/mortgage-modification-may-be-credit-downer.aspx?pid=p:caf">Mortgage Modification May Be Credit Downer</a></strong> How a modified home loan affects your borrowing depends on how it's reported. Here's what to expect.</p> <p class="small"><strong>December 24, 2009</strong></p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/winter_storm.html">Airlines Scramble to Cope with Christmas Storm</a></strong> Midwest could get up to two feet of snow.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/walking_drunk.html">Holidays Can Be Deadly For Pedestrians</a></strong> Friends don't let friends walk drunk.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/job_market_2010.html">Jobs Expert: Labor Market To Be On The Mend In 2010</a></strong> Jobless recovery may be thing of the past.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/verizon_etf_hike04.html">FCC Wants More Answers On Verizon Termination Fees</a></strong> Commissioner dissatisfied with telecom's response.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/security_popups.html">Pop-Up Security Warnings Pose Threats</a></strong> 'Malvertising' a growing problem, FBI says.</p> <p class="small"><strong>December 23, 2009</strong></p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/comcast_settlement.html">Comcast Settles File-Sharing Lawsuit</a></strong> Complaint alleged that carrier blocked peer-to-peer connections.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/holiday_shopping_rdup.html">Frustrated Shoppers Can't Find Deep Discounts</a></strong> Wal-Mart tops list of 2009 retail winners.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100102012659/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/10-hottest-selling-cars-of-2009-1.aspx?pid=p:caf">10 Hottest-Selling Cars of 2009</a></strong> New models and luxury cars joined the expected gas-sippers on the list, but trucks got shut out.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100102012659/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/how-can-i-improve-my-credit-score.aspx?pid=p:caf">How Can I Improve My Credit Score?</a></strong> FICO recently revealed how certain missteps can hurt your credit score. But what can help it?</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100102012659/http://www.bankrate.com/blogs/taxes/eye-on-the-irs.aspx?pid=p:caf">Holiday Tax Wrap-Up</a></strong> A quick look at what Congress did, and mostly didn't, do on the tax front this year.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100102012659/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/solving-refinance-challenges-1.aspx?pid=p:caf">Beat 3 Refinance Hurdles</a></strong> Hit a traffic jam of bad news on the way to refinancing your mortgage?聽Here's what to do.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/housing_market_2010.html">Outlook For 2010 Housing Market Remains Murky</a></strong> Existing home sales surge, new home sales plunge.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/consumer_trends_2010.html">Mintel Predicts Global Consumer Trends For 2010</a></strong> Forecasters see a new consumer lifestyle in the making.</p> <p class="small"><strong>Recalls ...</strong></p> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/dollar_tree_knives.html">Dollar Tree Tool Bench Utility Knife</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/vintage_verandah.html">Vintage Verandah Patio Fireplaces</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/cressi.html">Cressi Scuba Regulators</a></li> <p class="small"><strong>December 22, 2009</strong></p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/ca_chihuahuas.html">California Animal Shelters Overrun With Chihuahuas</a></strong> Popular pet dogs need homes for the holidays.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/nook_problems.html">Barnes And Noble Suffers More Nook Delays</a></strong> Fewer Nooks to be delivered before Christmas than first promised.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/swine_flu51.html">One Dose of Swine Flu Vaccine May Work For Kids, Study Finds</a></strong> But some doctors urge caution on findings.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/mercury_cw03.html">Consumer Coalition Opposes Proposed California Auto Insurance Law</a></strong> Claims companies will penalize everyone for not having policies.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/il_oppenheimer.html">Illinois Settles Lawsuit Over College Savings Fund</a></strong> Company agrees to pay $77 million to eligible college savers.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/mi_ponzi.html">Michigan Busts Ponzi Scheme Targeting Seniors</a></strong> Attorney General charges three over $350 million fraud.</p> <p class="small"><strong>Recalls ...</strong></p> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/ikea_leopard.html">IKEA LEOPARD Highchairs</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/511_tactical.html">5.11 Tactical Knives</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/polaris_atv.html">Polaris Sportsman ATVs</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/dive_rite.html">Dive Rite Diving Wings</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/dayquill.html">Vicks Dayquil Cold & Flu Liquicaps</a></li> <p class="small"><strong>December 21, 2009</strong></p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/graco_lawsuit.html">Suit Says Graco Car Seat Caused Daughter Severe Burns</a></strong> Ohio couple seeking damages from Graco and Rubbermaid.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/cr_return_policies.html">Avoiding The Pitfalls Of Returns Before Buying A Gift</a></strong> Retailers imposing stricter guidelines, especially on open items.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/swine_flu50.html">CDC: Flu Cases Drop For Seventh Straight Week</a></strong> Most flu cases are the H1N1 virus.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/visa_unauthorized.html">Visa Pledges Help On Unauthorized Charges</a></strong> Identifying merchants with excessive cardholder disputes.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/ms_toys.html">Mississippi Warns Residents on Unsafe Toys</a></strong> State legislature wants its own product safety laws.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/airline_rule.html">Feds Strengthen Airline Passenger Rights</a></strong> Passengers have right to deplane during tarmac delays.</p> <p class="small"><strong>December 20, 2009</strong></p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/top_10_scams.html">Top 10 Scams of 2009: Scam Artists Go Corporate</a></strong> There's never a recession for innovative, forward-looking scam artists, as 2009 proved.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/holiday_toy_prices.html">Savvy Young Shoppers Study Holiday Gift Prices</a></strong> Some prices went up on Black Friday, Cyber Monday, ConsumerAffairs.com survey finds.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/eagle_warranty.html">Pennsylvania AG Files Suit Against Fraudulent Warranty Company</a></strong> Eagle Warranty closed doors despite thousands of outstanding claims.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/hazelnut_recall02.html">Whole Foods Recalls Hazelnuts Due to Possible Salmonella</a></strong> Several batches of "filberts" pulled.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/santa_health.html">Doctor: Santa Should Get Off His Sleigh And Walk</a></strong> Advice from the Grinch?</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/bank_closings28.html">Seven More Banks Fail</a></strong> Toll for year rises to 140.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/ny_medicaid_fraud.html">New York Announces Settlement With Three Home Health Agencies</a></strong> Cuomo's suit accused company of employing unqualified aides.</p> <p class="small"><strong>December 18, 2009</strong></p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/cpsc_testing.html">CPSC Delays Enforcement Of Testing on Kids' Products</a></strong> Not enough labs have been certified to begin new regs.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/hazelnut_recall.html">Hazelnut Kernels Recalled For Potential Salmonella Contamination</a></strong> Problem exposed in routine FDA inspection.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/gm_saab2.html">Saab Story II: Dutch Ditch Saab Deal</a></strong> From airplanes to quirky cars, Saab makes it to the finish line.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/gas_prices394.html">Gasoline Prices Drift Lower</a></strong> Decline remains slower than oil price drop.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/holiday_eating.html">9 Tips for Healthy Holiday Eating</a></strong> Good ways to avoid temptation and weight gain.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/seniors_recession.html">Survey Finds Seniors Adopting 'Recession Lifestyle'</a></strong> Older Consumers feeling effects especially hard.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/ford_collision.html">More Fords to Offer Collision-Warning Systems in 2010</a></strong> System uses radar to reduce rear-end accidents.</p> <p class="small"><strong>Recalls ...</strong></p> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/dorel_car_seats.html">Safety 1st, Cosco, Disney, Eddie Bauer Infant Seats</a></li> <p class="small"><strong>December 17, 2009</strong></p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/simplicity_cpsc03.html">CPSC Renews Crib Recall After Another Death</a></strong> All cribs have been recalled but death toll rises to 11.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/blackberry_down.html">Blackberry Data System Down for Several Hours</a></strong> Sprint SMS system may also be affected.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/obesity_convenience.html">Researchers Link Proximity to Convenience Stores with Obesity</a></strong> Bigger factor than fast-food restaurants.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/ny_ftc_credit.html">FTC Urged To Place Tighter Controls On 'Free' Credit Reports</a></strong> Consumers are confused, New York officials say.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/ca_albuterol.html">California Wins $21 Million Settlement Over Albuterol Price Hikes</a></strong> Firm accused of cheating state health system.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/verizon_etf_hike03.html">4 Ways To Avoid Costly Cell Phone Fees</a></strong> Consumer group offers ways around contract "gotchas."</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/highway_safety.html">Feds Revise Highway Safety Rules</a></strong> Transportation secretary calls updates 'needed and welcome'.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100102012659/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/10-steps-to-your-best-deal-on-a-car-loan-1.aspx?pid=p:caf">10 Steps to Your Best Deal on a Car Loan</a></strong> Getting a great deal on a new car means getting a great car loan as well as聽a great price.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100102012659/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/6-ways-to-build-credit-on-campus.aspx?pid=p:caf">6 Ways to Build Credit on Campus</a></strong> Spend some time learning about credit while you're in college.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100102012659/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/mortgages/mortgage-rates-climb-for-3rd-week.aspx?pid=p:caf">Mortgage Rates Climb for 3rd Week</a></strong> As mortgage rates continue to rise, experts look at the challenges ahead in the housing market.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100102012659/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/personal-finance/6-tips-for-savvy-holiday-shipping-1.aspx?pid=p:caf">6 Tips for Savvy Holiday Shopping</a></strong> Get your holiday gifts to their destination safely, on time and on budget with these mailing tips.</p> <p class="small"><strong>Recalls ...</strong></p> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/hampton_bay_dehumidifiers.html">Home Depot Hampton Bay Dehumidifiers</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/okk_dart_gun.html">'Action Team' Dart Gun Sets</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/zefal.html">Zefal Bicycle Tire Inflators</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/treetop.html">Precious Moments Christmas Tree Toppers</a></li> <li><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/recalls04/2009/burlington.html">Burlington Coat Factory Hooded Sweatshirts</a></li> <p class="small"><strong>December 16, 2009</strong></p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/economy_improvement.html">The Economy Is Improving -- Or Is It?</a></strong> Not everyone is convinced.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/honda_hybrid_suit02.html">Honda Settles Civic Hybrid Mileage Suit</a></strong> 26 attorneys general object to terms of settlement.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100102012659/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/auto/5-best-conditions-to-refinance-your-car-1.aspx?pid=p:caf">5 Top Situations for an Auto Refinance</a></strong> If you fit these scenarios, you could save a lot of money.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100102012659/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/video/video-use-home-equity-to-pay-student-loans.aspx?pid=p:caf">Video: Can I Use Home Equity to Pay for Student Loans?</a></strong> A woman asks if her children should pay off student loans by taking a home equity loan.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20100102012659/http://www.bankrate.com/finance/savings/how-to-get-the-best-cd-rates-1.aspx?pid=p:caf">How to Get the Best CD Rates</a></strong> When looking for a good return on a CD, it's best to throw some assumptions out the window.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/glass_steagall.html">Bipartisan Senate Bill Would Reinstate Glass-Steagall Act</a></strong> Banks wouldn't be able to trade securities.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/md_foreclosure_scam.html">Maryland Officials Halt Foreclosure Rescue Scam</a></strong> Scheme robbed homeowners of equity.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/obesity_tv.html">Less TV Viewing Equals More Calories Burned</a></strong> Small behavioral changes may be key to controlling weight.</p> <p class="small"><strong><a href="/web/20100102012659/http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2009/12/gm_wifi.html">GM Introduces Wi-Fi In Cars</a></strong> But how 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