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All Rights Reserved.Wed, 14 May 2008 14:37:21 EDT15http://www.cbsnews.com/track/rss/sections/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main501083.shtml??source=RSS&http://wwwimage.cbsnews.com/common/images/v2/logo_cbsnews_small.gif13623Wed, 14 May 2008 06:00:02 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/05/13/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main4091271.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_4091271Grocery outlet stores sell items for much less than regular grocery stores, reports Susan Koeppen.Fri, 25 Apr 2008 13:00:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/25/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main4045233.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_4045233Susan Koeppen's "Ask It Early" tackles that topic and others from queries from viewers, namely, how to find the lowest gas prices and where to find online shopping discount coupons.Fri, 25 Apr 2008 17:30:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/25/earlyshow/living/money/main4044409.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_4044409The Early Show visited a family taking dramatic steps to curb spending, and Susan Koeppen offered tips on how you could cut back, as well.Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:30:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/24/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main4040297.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_4040297Susan Koeppen Helps You Come To Grips With High Gas Prices, And MoreThu, 10 Apr 2008 06:30:01 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/10/business/main4005267.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_4005267Several mid-size cars have made strides in protecting motorists in side crashes through standard air bags and improved designs, the insurance industry reports.Tue, 01 Apr 2008 12:00:06 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/04/01/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3985519.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3985519Susan Koeppen explored the skyrocketing prices, on The Early Show.Fri, 07 Mar 2008 11:30:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/07/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3916349.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3916349Susan Koeppen offered a detailed look at the life-savers, including plenty you may not realize, on The Early Show.Thu, 06 Mar 2008 11:30:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/06/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3913467.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3913467Susan Koeppen's "Ask It Early" tackles that question, and ones on rebates, free credit reports, and mystery shopper scams.Wed, 05 Mar 2008 13:00:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/05/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3907827.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3907827The Consumer Product safety Commission is putting inspectors at some of the busiest, checking shipments of toys and other goods.Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/03/03/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3898779.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3898779Susan Koeppen explained what to do -- including things that may not leap to mind -- on The Early Show.Wed, 20 Feb 2008 09:00:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/16/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3721408.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3721408Your video might be used on The Early Show>/i> in Koeppen's series, "Ask It Early"!Thu, 28 Feb 2008 12:30:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/28/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3885941.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3885941Susan Koeppen's "Ask It Early" tackles that question, one on wills, and more.Fri, 01 Feb 2008 14:30:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/02/01/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3778123.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3778123Susan Koeppen's "Ask It Early" tackles that question, along with queries about toothbrushes and car rental insurance.Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:30:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/25/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3752333.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3752333Susan Koeppen told how to make those gripes effective, on The Early Show.Thu, 17 Jan 2008 19:00:18 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/17/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3722852.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3722852Consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen answers that and other viewer queries in her new Early Show series, "Ask It Early." Also addressed: where to find toys made in America, and how to get a live human instead of phone-mail mazes.Mon, 14 Jan 2008 08:30:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/14/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3708066.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3708066Susan Koeppen had words-to-the-wise on food and gas prices, identity theft, travel, and toy recalls, on The Early Show.Fri, 11 Jan 2008 10:30:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/11/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3699122.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3699122Susan Koeppen explained how you can tell they're dangerous, on The Early Show. She covered toaster ovens, coffeemakers, hair dryers and more.Thu, 03 Jan 2008 08:00:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/01/03/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3669249.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3669249Keeping them cleaned out is important for health reasons -- and to help keep foods tasting good for longer periods, says Early Show consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen.Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/26/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3647285.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3647285Susan Koeppen reported on the most common forms, and offered advice to help you avoid being duped, on The Early Show.Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:00:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/20/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3635149.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3635149Insurance industry tests show repair bills of up to $3,500 from bumper-benders. Low-speed collisions result in payouts that amount to a-third of all losses for vehicular claims, the industry says.Wed, 19 Dec 2007 12:00:05 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/19/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3631560.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3631560Early Show consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen says lead associated with holiday lights and fake trees is also in focus.Tue, 18 Dec 2007 17:30:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/18/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3627445.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3627445Who are the top tots? Forbes.com looked at 50 celebrity children, analyzing their Web presence, articles, blogs and consumer interest -- and came up with its first-ever list of Hollywood's ten most influential babies.Tue, 11 Dec 2007 11:30:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/11/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3605222.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3605222Susan Koeppen says there's certainly no shortage to select from, and it all depends on your main objectives.Tue, 04 Dec 2007 12:30:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/12/04/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3571963.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3571963It's a growing trend -- using the Web and even the phone to hire help from anywhere in the world for projects big and small. Susan Koeppen explains.Thu, 15 Nov 2007 21:30:03 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/15/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3504699.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3504699Ford and Honda have the most vehicles on the insurance industry's latest scorecard. Electronic Stability Control is a key requirement to make the grade.Mon, 12 Nov 2007 11:30:04 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/12/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3487383.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3487383Many retailers, fearing sluggish holiday sales in a spotty economy, are slashing prices already, says Susan Koeppen.Mon, 05 Nov 2007 11:00:02 ESThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/11/05/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3451618.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3451618A lawsuit claims he was duped into selling policies worth $15 million. Susan Koeppen has tips on how you can avoid the same thing happening to you.Thu, 25 Oct 2007 12:00:07 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/25/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3406743.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3406743Federal regulators say kids could fall out and suffer serious head injuries if the seats are used on elevated surfaces. Susan Koeppen explains.Wed, 24 Oct 2007 12:00:06 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/24/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3401561.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3401561The Early Show consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen has the lowdown.Mon, 22 Oct 2007 12:00:07 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/22/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3390971.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3390971The CPSC says many of the tests it tried showed unsafe products as safe, and some did the opposite. In general, the agency dubbed such tests as unreliable. Susan Koeppen took a close look.Mon, 08 Oct 2007 17:00:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/08/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3341028.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3341028...to the tune of almost $3 billion a year, and not just on groceries, either! Susan Koeppen chats with a coupon queen, and suggests you might want to get in on it, too.Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:00:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/10/02/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3317774.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3317774Looking for items produced in the USA, in light of the recent recalls of millions of unsafe toys made in China? Susan Koeppen lends a hand to parents who are.Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:30:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/09/18/national/main3271384.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3271384At rail stations and shopping malls around the world, reports are popping up of adults and kids in soft-soled clogs, known by the name of the most popular brand, Crocs, getting their toes caught in escalators.Fri, 14 Sep 2007 05:00:09 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/09/13/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3257250.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3257250Every year, hundreds of products are recalled by the government. But many of those products are still in homes, sometimes with dire consequences. Susan Koeppen explains there is a new program to alert consumers of recalls.Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:00:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/09/06/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3238199.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3238199They're ripping off homeowners facing foreclosure, reports Susan Koeppen, promising, for a fee, to intervene on homeowners' behalf, then doing little or nothing -- except running off with the money they were paid.Wed, 29 Aug 2007 09:30:10 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/29/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3215682.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3215682Susan Koeppen explains how you can make it work to get better prices and service. She delves into four areas: retail, new cars, rental cars, and airline seats.Mon, 27 Aug 2007 11:00:02 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/27/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3206285.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3206285Susan Koeppen warns that if "partial winnings" suddenly show up in the mail, your fraud antennae should kick into action. She says the "checks" are part of a scheme crooks use frequently to try to separate you from your money.Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:00:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/24/backtoschool/main3202130.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3202130Kids heading back to school need a list of supplies that can be long and expensive. Consumer Watch contributor Susan Koeppen offers some suggestions for keeping the costs down.Tue, 21 Aug 2007 12:00:06 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/21/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3187999.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3187999The Consumer Product Safety Commission says they've almost doubled since 1998. Susan Koeppen offers prevention tips on The Early Show, and tells parents what to look for, good and bad, in their kids' school living quarters.Mon, 20 Aug 2007 12:30:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/20/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3184554.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3184554With the price of higher educating reaching new heights, more con-artists are ripping off families using financial aid scams.Mon, 06 Aug 2007 12:30:05 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/08/06/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3136204.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3136204Many people don't realize how germy bedroom pillows can be. In fact, where we rest our heads can contain allergens.Tue, 31 Jul 2007 11:30:02 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/31/earlyshow/living/parenting/main3116736.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3116736A 24 percent rise documented by West Virginia University researchers has resulted in renewed calls from a parents' group for restrictions, and even a ban on ATV use by anyone under 16. The industry says voluntary safety standards are sufficient.Wed, 25 Jul 2007 12:00:07 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/25/earlyshow/main3095841.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3095841Susan Koeppen spells out specific bonuses issuers offer, including many you may not realize are available to you.Tue, 24 Jul 2007 10:00:02 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/23/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3089871.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3089871Consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen explores the dangers of the seemingly harmless youthful beach activity of digging holes in the sand on Tuesday's The Early Show.Mon, 16 Jul 2007 10:30:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/16/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3060905.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3060905In the wake of banned seafood from China and years of concern over mad cow-tainted beef from Europe, many consumers are worried about where their food is coming from.Thu, 05 Jul 2007 17:00:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/05/earlyshow/contributors/main3019142.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3019142The Early Show consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen visits the Starkey Institute for Household Management to learn the best ways to keep her home clean.Wed, 04 Jul 2007 13:30:01 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/03/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3013804.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3013804Ever wonder how products get the Good Housekeeping "Seal of Approval"? The Early Show's consumer correspondent, Susan Koeppen, visited the magazine's research institute to find out.Tue, 03 Jul 2007 21:00:03 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/07/03/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main3010930.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_3010930Fifty-four of 87 SUVs, pickups and minivans failed to protect well against neck injuries in rear collisions simulated by the insurance industry. Susan Koeppen has details and offers tips on the best ways to protect yourself.Sat, 23 Jun 2007 17:30:01 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/22/earlyshow/saturday/main2967598.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2967598Losing your wallet or having it stolen can be a huge hassle, especially when you're on vacation or away from home. Susan Koeppen has some helpful tips on what to do if your wallet disappears.Fri, 22 Jun 2007 12:30:06 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/22/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main2966444.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2966444Consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen offers ways to better your flying experience with children on Friday's The Early Show.Thu, 21 Jun 2007 14:30:04 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/21/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main2961550.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2961550Consumer correspondent Susan Koeppen talks about how the Consumer Products Commission is trying to make homes safer.Fri, 15 Jun 2007 11:30:06 EDThttp://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2007/06/15/earlyshow/contributors/susankoeppen/main2933510.shtml?source=RSS&attr=_2933510Susan Koeppen shares easy solutions for life's little aggravations, such as those plastic clamshell packages you can never open, or when your kids write on walls, or won't drink their milk!