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Maybe you have a few credit blips. Maybe you don't have a steady stream of income. No matter the reason, it's not uncommon for landlords these days to request a co-signer. But now as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, securing that "backup" is as easy as logging online. But it's going to cost you!
There's a lot of competition among small tablet makers. Now, you can add Apple to the mix.
Energy drinks are not for children, according to Dr. John Russell, director of the family medicine residency program at Abington Memorial Hospital.
As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, a consumer's best intentions can end up being pretty costly.
About four-fifths of the problems were corrected the same day and the bus safely returned to the road. But for the remaining 20 percent, the shortcomings were deemed more serious.
Apple's new mapping app had a hard time finding the Brooklyn Bridge, among other well known landmarks.
The Federal Trade Commission estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year.
The music and movie industries are teaming up with Comcast, Verizon, and several other Internet Service Providers in a push to fight piracy that's expected to take a "six strikes and you're out" approach.
3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan has some advice to get your home energy-ready.
Turkey Hill Dairy of Lancaster County has announced a voluntary recall of about 1,200 cartons of Mint Chocolate Chip All Natural Ice Cream because it contains coconut that's not listed on the label.
Whenever you buy a new Smartphone, you have to do something with your old one. Most of us put it in a drawer and leave it there, others sell them online.
Pennsylvania health officials have identified the state's first case of fungal meningitis linked to a deadly national outbreak involving steroid shots.
A New Mexico food company that produced the peanut butter linked to an outbreak of salmonella poisoning has expanded an ongoing recall of its products to include raw and roasted peanuts.
Mayor Nutter has signed legislation requiring that homeowners who have older, battery-operated smoke alarms installed to replace the batteries.
Over the past few weeks TD Bank has been sending out letters to 260,000 customers from Maine down to Florida warning about this breach.
Love it or hate it, we all have to do grocery shopping. It can take a chunk out of a weekend afternoon. But what if you could do it while on your morning or evening commute? As 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, one company is making it happen.
Soon the cool air will move in and we'll be turning up the heat. But do you ever find it hard to maintain an even temperature throughout your entire house? You're not alone, it's a problem many homeowners have.
This is National Fire Prevention Week, and as the weather gets cooler, 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds that it's the perfect time to remind families about the most common causes of home fires and how to avoid them.
Sales of the 8' yellow bird are said to be up post-debate, but not all area shops are licensed to carry the costume.
It used to be that you had to be a real VIP to get recognized at your favorite restaurant. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, now your name, your favorite table, and even how much you tip can be stored in databases for instant access.
Wal-Mart is testing a same-day delivery service in select markets for customers who buy popular items online during the holiday shopping season.
It's as much of an American tradition as holiday shopping: post-holiday debt. But as 3 On Your Side Consumer Reporter Jim Donovan finds, trimming some costs right now can help consumers stash some cash before Black Friday.
