Consumer

Consumer Expert: Parents need to talk to their kids about money

By Herb Weisbaum Published: Apr 29, 2013 at 8:13 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 29, 2013 at 8:13 AM PDT

Most parents regularly talk to their kids about money issues – and that’s good. It’s what they’re talking about that concerns T. Rowe Price senior financial planner Stuart Ritter.

Consumer Teach your dog to speak, be quiet on command

By Herb Weisbaum Published: Apr 26, 2013 at 8:20 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:23 PM PDT

Once your dog has alerted you to a visitor, it's time to get them to quiet down

Consumer Cabela's to open second Oregon store

By KATU.com Staff Published: Apr 25, 2013 at 9:05 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 25, 2013 at 9:56 AM PDT

Cabela's Inc., a major outdoor outfitter chain, will open a 100,000-square-foot store in Tualatin, officials announced Thursday.

Consumer Study: Buyers of energy-efficient homes less likely to default (Video)

By Herb Weisbaum, NBCNews.com Published: Apr 25, 2013 at 8:52 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 26, 2013 at 2:21 PM PDT

When you apply for a mortgage, underwriters look at various factors to determine your risk, such as credit score, debt-to-income ratio, loan-to-value ratio and reserves in the bank. A new study suggests it may be time for them to consider if that house you plan to buy is energy efficient.

Consumer Oregon bars with patios face time restrictions (Photo Gallery)

By STEVEN DUBOIS, Associated Press Published: Apr 24, 2013 at 8:00 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 25, 2013 at 8:44 AM PDT

Members of the Oregon Liquor Control Commission are scheduled to vote Thursday on new time restrictions for bars with outdoor seating next to residential property.

Consumer Are you taking your medicine the right way?

By Herb Weisbaum Published: Apr 24, 2013 at 9:27 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 24, 2013 at 9:27 AM PDT

About half the medications for chronic diseases, such as high blood pressure, are not taken correctly. People skip doses or take fewer pills than needed.

Consumer Washington farm wins national sustainability award (Video)

By KIMATV.com Staff Published: Apr 23, 2013 at 2:13 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 23, 2013 at 2:13 PM PDT

Sunnyside's Skyridge Farms received the "Outstanding Dairy Farm Sustainability Award" Tuesday in Washington D.C.

Consumer Photos: Record Store Day in Seattle (Photo Gallery)

By Joshua Lewis Published: Apr 23, 2013 at 11:21 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 23, 2013 at 11:21 AM PDT

Consumer Bill could end tax-free online shopping

By STEPHEN OHLEMACHER Associated Press Published: Apr 23, 2013 at 7:20 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 23, 2013 at 9:54 AM PDT

The bill making its way through the Senate would empower states to require online retailers to collect state and local sales taxes for purchases made over the Internet.

Consumer LED light bulbs now more affordable than ever

By Herb Weisbaum Published: Apr 23, 2013 at 8:46 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 23, 2013 at 8:46 AM PDT

LED's create light with very little energy. In fact, they use about a tenth of the electricity of an incandescent bulb that gives off the same amount of light.

Consumer Flight delays pile up: Is your plane on time?

By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ AP Airlines Writer Published: Apr 22, 2013 at 11:39 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 22, 2013 at 11:39 AM PDT

The Eugene Airport hasn't experienced delays but could see a "ripple effect" if Portland, San Francisco and other connections are delayed.

Consumer Warning! Fake Publishers Clearing House scams (Video)

By Connie Thompson Published: Apr 22, 2013 at 7:54 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 22, 2013 at 7:54 AM PDT

Publishers Clearing House will give a million dollar prize to some lucky winner this month. Unfortunately, thousands of people will be duped by con artists pretending to be PCH.

Consumer Prepaid cards can be a good choice - if you choose wisely (Video)

By Herb Weisbaum, NBCNews.com Published: Apr 19, 2013 at 8:29 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 19, 2013 at 8:29 AM PDT

Prepaid debit cards are the hot financial product right now. American consumers are expected to load $200 billion on these cards this year -- a 600 percent increase from 2010.

Consumer Steer clear of marathon disaster relief scams (Video)

By Connie Thompson Published: Apr 18, 2013 at 8:47 AM PDT Last Updated: Apr 18, 2013 at 1:39 PM PDT

Our hearts go out to strangers more than three thousand miles away. No matter the disaster, people in Washington state are known for giving. But where we see caring and compassion scammers see opportunity to cash in our sympathy.

Consumer Tasty Tuesday: Taco, taco, taco Belly (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By KVAL News Published: Apr 16, 2013 at 3:17 PM PDT Last Updated: Apr 16, 2013 at 3:20 PM PDT

When Belly restaurant moved downtown into the former Adam's Sustainable Table space, Belly Taqueria was born.