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One-fifth of tested seafood mislabeled or misidentified

A Consumer Reports investigation shows that more than one-fifth of 190 pieces of seafood bought at retail stores and restaurants in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut were not what they claimed to be.

11/27/2011 12:00 AM

Preventive steps help cut home heating costs

Heating a home in winter uses more energy — and costs more energy dollars — than any other system in the home.

11/27/2011 12:00 AM
Large-cap growth funds most resilient in 2011

Previously ignored, big-name companies that have rapidly rising earnings become more attractive in uncertain times than their riskier small-cap counterparts.

11/27/2011 12:00 AM
Three drawbacks of store credit cards

Apply for a store credit card and get an instant 20 percent discount on your purchase.

11/27/2011 12:00 AM
Chase rolls out card with chip technology

Chase is rolling out a credit card embedded with a "smart" chip technology that reduces fraud and is already widely used outside the United States.

11/27/2011 12:00 AM
Notable Gifts for Nov. 27

Hardee's restaurants in the region have raised more than $55,000 for Special Olympics Virginia in the annual Buy a Star, Be a Fan campaign.

11/27/2011 12:00 AM
In tough times, faith organization sees growth in small groups

The regular Thursday-morning meeting at IPC Technologies in Henrico County gets started early — sometimes before sunrise.

11/20/2011 12:00 AM
When companies buy their own shares, should you?

Successful Investing: When companies buy their own shares, should you?

11/20/2011 12:00 AM
Americans warming again to credit-card companies

Things are looking rosier for credit-card holders. Consumers are paying down balances and facing fewer punitive actions by credit-card companies, such as higher rates, late-payment fees and canceled cards, according to a nationwide survey by the Consumer Reports National Research Center.

11/20/2011 12:00 AM
Notable Gifts: $10,000 grant to assist CHIP

CHIP (Comprehensive Health Investment Project) of Virginia received a $10,000 grant from Wells Fargo. The grant supports CHIP's network of parenting education offered through home visitation.

11/20/2011 12:00 AM
New gold buyers are young and restless

The allure of gold is thousands of years old, but these days, the precious metal has a youthful look.

11/20/2011 12:00 AM
Therapeutic riding center gets $11,000 from Willis of Virginia

Willis of Virginia Inc., the state affiliate of the global insurance broker Willis Group Holding Ltd., has donated nearly $11,000 to Mesa Vista Therapeutic Riding Center for its riding program for individuals with special needs.

11/13/2011 12:00 AM
State fund helps pay to mop up leaking oil tanks

Property owners can get help with removal of underground tanks.

11/13/2011 12:00 AM
These shredders are a cut above the rest

Consumer Reports' recent tests of 19 cross-cut paper shredders revealed four recommended models: the Black and Decker CC1500, the GoECOlife GXC120Ti, and two from Staples, the SPL-TXC22A console type and wastepaper-basket type.

11/13/2011 12:00 AM
Smart Spending: Buy holiday gifts close to home

If you've been inside a mall or department store this fall, you've heard it already.

11/13/2011 12:00 AM
Successful Investing: How to navigate the bank fee storm of 2011

Batten down the hatches: Bank fees have been rising for a number of years, but the "perfect storm" of a weak economy, troubled financial markets and low interest-rate yields produced the 2011 hurricane.

11/13/2011 12:00 AM
Morningstar ratings will evolve beyond the stars

A 5-star rating might not be enough to instill confidence in mutual-fund investors. That's unless a fund also is able to dazzle with "gold" credentials under a ratings system that Morningstar is launching.

11/13/2011 12:00 AM
Common Cents tips for Nov. 6

Overcoming job hunting fears

11/06/2021 12:00 AM
Outlet stores offer good deals over retail

With the promise of big savings on quality name brands, outlet stores are booming in this sour economy.

11/06/2021 12:00 AM
Layaway returns from holiday to offer shoppers relief

Amanda Goins turned to an old favorite this year to finish her holiday shopping while avoiding a stack of credit card bills in January. She's using layaway.

11/06/2021 12:00 AM
401(k) matches restored by 75 percent of companies

Most of the companies that either suspended or reduced their 401(k) matches during the economic downturn have reinstated them, business consultant Towers Watson said in a study released last week.

11/06/2021 12:00 AM
Va. Power grant to help fund playground safety upgrades

Southside Child Development Center will use a $3,500 grant from Dominion Virginia Power for playground safety upgrades and a playground landscaping project. Southside Child Development Center in Richmond provides quality and affordable child-care services and preschool education for children of working parents.

11/06/2021 12:00 AM
Help available for student loan struggles

There's a legitimate way to shrink those student loan payments.

11/06/2021 12:00 AM
Solar power is beginning to go mainstream

Solar energy might finally get its day in the sun.

10/30/2011 12:00 AM
Consumer Reports: Body lotions

All body lotions are supposed to moisturize, but some come with bigger promises like "long-lasting relief." But do these products really live up to their claims?

10/30/2011 12:00 AM