http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer RSS Feed for KOMO - News - Consumer en-us Fri, 03 Jul 2009 01:58:18 GMT http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/45427977.html With the summer travel season just around the corner, there are some tricks to find the highest quality vacations while paying bargain basement prices. They are secrets used over the years that could save you a lot of money on your next vacation. http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/49772027.html When the feds launched a big loan modification program four months ago, they promised help was on the way for millions of homeowners. But many consumers claim lenders are turning mortgage rescue into a mortgage runaround. http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/49772762.html The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday that Aqua-Leisure Industries would recall about 4 million floating baby pool toys that pose a drowning risk. The commission said consumers should immediately stop using the floats. http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/49754472.html A big holiday weekend is right around the corner. Maybe you're still looking for that special dessert to feed the crowd. The experts at Good Housekeeping have some fresh, tasty and healthful ideas. http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/49695587.html The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the crib's hardware can break or deform, allowing the drop side to detach. This creates a gap between the mattress and the side of the crib, where a small child could be trapped or suffocated. http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/49557402.html Despite the warnings, thousands of people drowning in debt are choosing the worst places possible to find a life raft. There are so many shaky deals out there it's difficult to keep up. http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/49634947.html There's some good news for college graduates who have big student loans to pay off. You may be able to get some help from Uncle Sam. The U.S. Department of Education launched its new repayment plan on Wednesday. It lets college graduates reduce their student loan based on their income. http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/49620827.html The Federal Trade Commission announced a major crackdown Wednesday on scammers trying to take advantage of people worried about the tough economy by promising jobs that don't exist, get-rich-quick schemes and other phony services. http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/49550787.html Government experts called for sweeping safety restrictions Tuesday on the most widely used painkiller, including reducing the maximum dose of Tylenol and eliminating prescription drugs such as Vicodin and Percocet. http://www.komonews.com/news/consumer/49603322.html Psychotherapy, talk therapy and electro-convulsive therapy have been available for many years, and now there's the emerging field of “pharmacogenomics."