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IRS: $1.4 million in refunds unclaimed in Oregon

The Internal Revenue Service has 1,310 refund checks worth $1,443,545 for Oregon taxpayers that were returned by the U.S. Post Office due to mailing address errors. Nationwide, 107.8 million refund checks worth a combined $123.5 million are waiting to be claimed.

Oregon among states hit with beef recall

The roast beef deli products were produced on October 5 and 12, 2009, and were distributed to retail-type delicatessens and Department of Defense Commissaries in California, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia and Washington.

AP IMPACT: Clunker pickups traded for new pickups

The most common deals under the government's $3 billion Cash for Clunkers program, aimed at putting more fuel-efficient cars on the road, replaced old Ford or Chevrolet pickups with new ones that got only marginally better gas mileage, according to an analysis of new federal data by The Associated Press.

Analysis: Clunker pickups traded for new pickups

Holiday season temp jobs

From delivering packages to stocking shelves to laughing like a bowl full of jelly, there are a variety of holiday jobs out there. Have you ever held a temporary holiday season job? What did you do? Would you do it again? Share your story with KVAL News.

Overdraft protection: A convenient excuse?

U.S. banks collected $28 billion in overdraft fees last year. That's up 35 percent from 2006. Why so much in fees? Consumer groups blame a banking system that lets you spend money you don't have, then socks you for the mistake.

Stinky washers give consumers the 'willies'

Consumers like front-loaders because they save water and energy - and get your clothes really clean. But many front-loading washers have an annoying odor problem.

Swishing: Clean out your closet and trade for free

Swishing is the practice of trading items of like value without exchanging money. People who "swish" online can get a new wardrobe by trading clothes, shoes and accessories they no longer use.

Save, or pay down debt?

It's a common question these days: is my first priority paying down debt, or putting some money aside for savings?

Children's Halloween flashlights pose burn risk

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.