Is Travel Insurance Worth It?
You’d think a canceled or delayed flight — something outside of your control — would apply. But in a lot of cases it doesn’t. Here’s what to know Dec. 5, 2022.
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Not Getting All Your Subscription Boxes? Here Are All the Complaints
The subscription box industry is booming – raking in billions of dollars a year. But one company has riled up hundreds of customers. They say they paid for boxes they never got, and vendors say they’re out big-time money, too.
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$1K Over Budget? Outrageous Flight Prices Might Cancel Your Thanksgiving Plans
In fact, if you didn’t book Thanksgiving flights a few months ago, you might pay for it. An I-Team producer recently bought a round trip ticket from LAX to Chicago – it cost $1,000, way out of most budgets.
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Extreme Heat Means More Pools. But Permit Delays are Driving Up Cost of Projects
Backyard swimming pools can make this intense heat a little more bearable. That’s why many homeowners look to build a pool. But some say they’ve been waiting several months to dive in because of city and county holdups. The I-Team has learned that those delays may start costing homeowners a lot more money.
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Warning: Before You Buy a Puppy Online, You Need to Hear This Woman's Story
A woman did research after finding an online breeder, but still got scammed. Carolyn Johnson reports Aug. 9, 2022.
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This New Law Is Designed to End Gigantic Surprise Medical Bills
Imagine going through surgery and then getting a gigantic bill for it, because your insurance company denied the claim. It’s a story that’s all-too-familiar for some, but a new law prevents it from happening.
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Weekly Ad Circulars Can Help You Strategize Your Spending
Here’s your inflation survival guide. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News on Wednesday, July 6, 2022.
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Navigating The Microchip Shortage
Navigating the microchip shortage for computerized items. I-Team’s Randy Mac has inflation tips on dealing with items that are in short supply. He reports on the NBC4 News at 4pm on Monday, June 13, 2022.
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Millions in Gift Cards Go Unused. A California Law is On Your Side Though
If you have partially used gift cards sitting around your home, you’re not alone. It’s estimated that millions of dollars in gift cards go unspent. But one California law is designed to help consumers cash in on some partially used gift cards. Although one consumer learned that retailers don’t always follow the rules.
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Partially Used Gift Cards Sitting Around? Don't Toss Them
There may be a way to get cash for the remaining balance — according to the law. Randy Mac reports June10, 2022.
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What to Know About Paying Someone Else to Fight Your Traffic Ticket
Here’s what happened when one man sought help to fight a $500 traffic ticket that he didn’t want to pay.
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Here's How to Take Advantage of Loyalty Programs
Take advantage of this inflation survival tip. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News on Monday, May 30, 2022.
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Homeowner Rents Out Backyards to Dog Owners
There are dog walkers, dog sitters and dog groomers, man’s best friend can literally be a cash cow. And now there is a side-hustle that can earn you big bucks, helping dog owners and their pets, all it takes is a back yard. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on May 23, 2022.
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Here's What to Know About How to Keep Your Belongings Safe in Hotels
One man says he left his baggage at a hotel desk and the bags were stolen. Randy Mac Reports for the NBC4 News on Friday, May 20, 2022.
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Don't Always Trust Reviews You Read Online
Here are ways to avoid bogus reviews. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 News on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
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‘Cheating Is Rewarded': Some Yelp Elite Reviews May Be Fake
Most of us read online reviews, and many of us rely on them. We consider the opinions of others when buying a product or service. But as our I-Team investigations have uncovered in the past: some reviews are fake and can’t be trusted. And now they’ve found yet another reason why you can’t always trust the reviews you read....
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Not All Online Reviews Are Reliable, Some Yelp Elite Reviews May Be Fake
Many of us rely on online reviews, but our NBC4 I-Team has found that some of these reviews may be fake. Randy Mac reports for the NBC4 I-Team on May 16, 2022.
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How to Save on Monthly Bills as Prices Keep Rising
With prices on nearly everything going up, our I-Team’s found some ways to help you save money on four of your most common monthly bills.
