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Don't fall prey to predatory debt-relief help
Federal and state prosecutors warn that debt relief scammers are ripping off unsuspecting customers across the country. They prey on people who are drowning in dept and feel there is no way out. There are ways to spot these questionable firms.
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'Store look' is not the look you want on your new HDTV
When you see the TV in the store, it's set on a special mode that juices the contrast and brightness, but it's not the optical setting at home with your typically softer light.
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Good time to check your tax withholding
With the year half over, it's a good time to see how much you have the IRS take out every paycheck so you don't get a big surprise when you file you 2009 tax return next April.
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How to keep those con artists from your nest egg
Whether you've saved a little or a lot, we all want to build up a bigger nest egg for retirement. But be careful! Get sucked in by a con artist and your nest egg could fly away.
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'This...has fundamentally changed the thinking of people in the country'
James Longley first went to Iran to make a documentary about school kids. Suddenly, the Seattle-area filmmaker found himself caught up in the midst of a questionable election and escalating riots.
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Aerospace Analyst Richard Aboulafia weighs in
Aerospace Analyst Richard Aboulafia talks with KOMO NewsRadio's Nancy Barrick about the latest delay for the Boeing 787 flight.
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Communication the key with contractors
You need to make sure your project is done the way you want it, and the best way to avoid confusion is not to talk in generalities.
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Beware those foreign transaction fees for online purchases
You expect to pay a fee when you use your credit card in another country -- but what about just sitting at home but ordering something from, say, Canada?
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Consumer Reports: Flomax is 'overprescribed'
Flomax is one of the most widely-advertised prescription drugs, which could explain why it was one of the 20 most commonly prescribed drugs last year. Flomax treats the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. But it's not the only drug that does this.
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Quick tips to help reduce the computer wait
A few seconds can seem like an eternity when you're waiting for a computer program to load. Want to speed things up?
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Using a debit card at a hotel? Beware the hold
Hotels normally put a hold on your account for room and tax and something to cover incidentals -- that could be $50 day. It could freeze up a sizable part of your checking account if it has a low balance.
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Adult spellers wonder: Why should kids have all the f-u-n?
Once a month, adults get together to out-spell each other over at Jillian's on Westlake in an event that is similar to what third graders each year, only with more beer.
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Getting a divorce? Don't forget these crucial financial steps
As you prepare to go your separate ways, you need to separate your credit card accounts.
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'Star Trek' actor in Seattle for Emerald City Comicon
You can still see a hint of the young ensign "Wesley Crusher" behind Wil Wheaton's beard. He's here for the Emerald City Comicon at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center.
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Kidney stones more common than you realize
Some advice given over the years to kidney stones patients is now outdated, but there are things you can do that appear to be truly helpful.
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