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In an effort to determine whether it’s worth taking the standard state sales tax exemption or itemizing my purchases, I’m digging my way through a chaotic pile of papers. Which brings me to the point of this post: Thank goodness that it’s shred season!

As a teen, my mom instructed me in how to apply for my first credit card.  ... Today’s students may find it more difficult to start building a credit history. So what happens if your kid can’t get a card? Should you co-sign?

... A group of 34 state attorneys general joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today in announcing an agreement with LifeLock, under which the Tempe, Ariz.-based company will pay $11 million in restitution to consumers. ...

... A group of 34 state attorneys general joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today in announcing an agreement with LifeLock, under which the Tempe, Ariz.-based company will pay $11 million in restitution to consumers. ...

... A group of 34 state attorneys general joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) today in announcing an agreement with LifeLock, under which the Tempe, Ariz.-based company will pay $11 million in restitution to consumers. ...

For millions across the globe, the idiosyncratic practice of updating one’s status on Facebook or Twitter has become a ubiquitous component of everyday life. ... Updates about our whereabouts seem like fairly innocuous tidbits about our lives. But their crux is the same across the board: You’re announcing, “I’m not home.” ...

[BLOG MODERATOR'S NOTE: This is the first All Consuming post by our new Public Affairs Intern, Darius Schwarz. I admire his wit but think I'd lose playing Scrabble with him.  "Ubiquitous," a fancy word for "existing everywhere," reportedly has a point value of 21 and can easily hit a double word score, if you can pull it off. -- Kristin]

For millions across the globe, the idiosyncratic practice of updating one’s status on Facebook or Twitter has become a ubiquitous component of everyday life. ... Updates about our whereabouts seem like fairly innocuous tidbits about our lives. But their crux is the same across the board: You’re announcing, “I’m not home.” ...

[BLOG MODERATOR'S NOTE: This is the first All Consuming post by our new Public Affairs Intern, Darius Schwarz. I admire his wit but think I'd lose playing Scrabble with him.  "Ubiquitous," a fancy word for "existing everywhere," reportedly has a point value of 21 and can easily hit a double word score, if you can pull it off. -- Kristin]

For millions across the globe, the idiosyncratic practice of updating one’s status on Facebook or Twitter has become a ubiquitous component of everyday life. ... Updates about our whereabouts seem like fairly innocuous tidbits about our lives. But their crux is the same across the board: You’re announcing, “I’m not home.” ...

[BLOG MODERATOR'S NOTE: This is the first All Consuming post by our new Public Affairs Intern, Darius Schwarz. I admire his wit but think I'd lose playing Scrabble with him.  "Ubiquitous," a fancy word for "existing everywhere," reportedly has a point value of 21 and can easily hit a double word score, if you can pull it off. -- Kristin]

The Department of Revenue is touting its Web site, www.suspectfraud.com, as part of a campaign to help prevent consumer fraud and give people an easy way to check if a business is registered and paying taxes.

The Department of Revenue is touting its Web site, www.suspectfraud.com, as part of a campaign to help prevent consumer fraud and give people an easy way to check if a business is registered and paying taxes.

Coinciding with the start of Consumer Protection Week, March 7-13, the state Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC) released statistics regarding consumer complaints for 2009. Energy companies moved to the top of the inauspicious list, replacing telecommunications.

The rent-to-own business is booming. We settled our case with Rent-a-Center, accused of unusually aggressive collection tactics. Washington’s settlement makes it clear that harassment won't be tolerated and  makes it easier for customers to know exactly how much they’ll pay for furniture and TVs they take home. ...

The rent-to-own business is booming. We settled our case with Rent-a-Center, accused of unusually aggressive collection tactics. Washington’s settlement makes it clear that harassment won't be tolerated and  makes it easier for customers to know exactly how much they’ll pay for furniture and TVs they take home. ...

This just in: Toyota has agreed to provide free pickup and return of recalled cars, as well as free rental cars or taxi fare, for car owners across the nation.

A British blogger’s three-part series about an interview with a self-identified reformed scammer is worth a few minutes of your time to read. The writer was contacted by phone by an anonymous, 23-year-old man from Nigeria who claimed he served two years behind bars for advance-fee fraud and phishing.

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