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[In Consumer] [November 17, 2009]
Walmart serves up a week of early savings with "Black Friday" prices
Focused on bringing families tremendous savings this holiday season on entertainment for all ages, Walmart today announced that starting Saturday, Nov. 21, Walmart stores will introduce savings resembling the day-after-Thanksgiving prices on select toys and entertainment, one week early. Special items include popular dolls and activity toys, a 26-inch Vizio HDTV, and gaming packages from Guitar Hero, Band Hero and DJ Hero with a $40 Walmart Gift Card.

Consumer Reports poll finds that fewer people tipped during 2008 Holidays than in previous year
[Nov. 2, 2009] Americans have become more choosy about whom and how much to tip at the holidays, according to a phone survey conducted by the Consumer Reports National Research Center. How much to tip and whom to give it to has always been a tricky decision, one that may get harder in these tough economic times. During the 2008 holidays fewer people than in the previous year tipped their newspaper carrier, barber, mail carrier, hairdresser, manicurist, and garbage collector. [In Consumer]

Mounting financial woes drive Consumer Reports trouble tracker levels to new high
[Oct. 29, 2009] Despite talk that the economy is stabilizing, consumer sentiment levels remain low (40.3) growing slightly from September, as Americans report more financial difficulties, according to the latest Consumer Reports Index Report. [In Consumer]

Consumer Reports' 2009 Annual Car Reliability Survey: Ford is among world's most reliable carmakers
[Oct. 29, 2009] Ford has secured its position as the only Detroit automaker with world-class reliability. About 90 percent (46 of 51) of Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln products were found to have average or better reliability, according to Consumer Reports’ 2009 Annual Car Reliability Survey. [In Autos]

Consumer Reports prepares consumers for potentially tough flu season
[Oct. 19, 2009] As the U.S. prepares for a possible second wave of H1N1 or swine flu, as well as for the annual scourge of seasonal flu and colds, a new report from Consumer Reports helps households prepare for, prevent, and treat cold and flu symptoms safely and effectively, including recommendations for what to pack in an emergency kit for a flu outbreak. [In Health]

Central Carolina Community College kicks off JobsNOW job training program
[Oct. 16, 2009] Retired firefighter Jack Bost waited patiently in the bustle at the Oct. 13 Central Carolina Community College JobsNow kickoff. Like the 100-or so other people at the kickoff at the Dennis A. Wicker Civic Center, he came with the hope of finding a job training program that would result in a job in the near future. By Katherine McDonald [In Education]

Consumer Reports' ratings of 18 high-fiber cereals reveal 7 flavorful choices
[Sep. 29, 2009] Consumer Reports evaluated 18 high-fiber cereals and found seven especially flavorful choices. The report notes that most Americans can stand to double their intake of fiber which can help control appetite and weight, and might help lower the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. [In Food]

Consumer Reports finds which mattress brands fared best & where to shop
[Sep. 23, 2009] Buying a bed can be tricky. Different retailers rarely call a model by the same name and sales seem to be perpetual, leaving shoppers in the dark about bottom-line prices. What’s a shopper to do? Consumer Reports asked 17,444 online subscribers who recently bought a mattress if they were satisfied with their purchase and where to shop to get the best deal. [In Home]

Ford Mustang outpoints Chevrolet Camaro and Dodge Challenger in Consumer Reports tests
[Sep. 21, 2009] The freshened Ford Mustang outpointed two other reincarnated muscle cars—the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger—as well as the new Hyundai Genesis Coupe in Consumer Reports’ tests of six sporty cars and coupes in the October issue. [In Autos]

Consumer Reports Index finds increased credit card woes help drive consumer sentiment to lowest level in the past seven months
[Sep. 17, 2009] Americans feel far worse about their financial situation than they have in the past seven months and continue to be pounded by financial woes driven by increased credit card, healthcare and personal loan issues, according to the Consumer Reports Index September ‘09 Report. [In Consumer]

Consumerist.com investigates Cash4Gold’s business practices
[Sep. 15, 2009] A new investigative report from Consumerist.com shines a spotlight on the business practices of Cash4Gold, which bills itself as the “World’s #1 Gold Buyer,” and on the company’s efforts to silence Internet criticism through litigation and financial incentives. [In Consumer]