Health insurance expenses continue to rise, but wellness programs can help cut …
“They've indicated possible premium increases,” she says. While most people are still enrolled in traditional plans such as HMOs and PPOs, employers continue to shift toward “consumer-driven health plans” or high-deductible health savings plans.
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Department boss pleads guilty, quits
By PAUL NELSON Staff writer SCHENECTADY — The director of the county Department of Consumer Affairs/Bureau of Weights and Measures was forced to resign after admitting he stole nearly $ 51000 in fines the agency was supposed to be collecting from …
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Kentucky Can't Join US Case Against Education Management
Kentucky sought to file a three-count complaint alleging among its claims violation of the state's consumer protection law. US District Judge Terrence McVerry denied the request. “This case is already over four years old and the addition of 'consumer …
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TomTom Reports Third Quarter 2011 Results
Consumer revenue was in line with our expectations and we saw strong growth from our other business units. The nature of our industry is changing and we will adapt our organisation accordingly. We have started a restructuring programme which will focus …
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Target's Children Frog Masks Recalled Due to Suffocation Hazard
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with Target Corporation, has issued a voluntary recall on Children's Frog Masks due to suffocation hazards. Approximately 3400 masks, sold nation wide at Target Stores, are included in the …
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Online Consumer Reviews: Ask and You Shall Receive
Most businesses understand the importance of online reviews at a time when the majority of consumers are making their buying decisions based on information taken from the Internet. But unfortunately, many business leaders leave it at that, …
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Fenton: Keep 30-Year Mortgage an Option
“It's consumer friendly, straightforward and easy to understand,'' Fenton said during testimony at an Oct. 20 hearing of the Senate Banking Committee. “It's necessary for the health of the housing market that it remain a viable product. …
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Nutrition 'Rating' System Urged by U.S. Panel for Food Labels
The front-of-pack nutrition labels should use a ratings system similar to the federal Energy Star program that rates consumer product efficiency, the US Institute of Medicine said today in the report. The labels should rate sodium, sugar and fat …
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US Speculation Caps May Hike Consumer Costs, Sommers Says
Oct. 19 (Bloomberg) — Limits on speculation in oil, wheat, gold and natural gas that the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission approved yesterday may increase prices for companies that could then be passed on to consumers, said Jill E. Sommers, …
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Consumer Zombies Invade Greenlight Bookstore Tonight
By ZACHARY KUSSIN, CUNY J-School Forget about coming to Lower Manhattan to shop on Canal Street, to eat in TriBeCa, or to lounge in Battery Park. In Colson Whitehead's “Zone One,” his new novel that hit shelves yesterday, this area — called Zone One …
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Pangolin's Hay Says He Favors Malaysian Consumer Stocks
Oct. 21 (Bloomberg) — James Hay, principal and founder at Pangolin Investment Management, talks about his investment strategy for Malaysia and Indonesia stocks. Hay also discusses the impact of Thailand's floods on the nation's economy. …
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ClearChoice Receives Investment From Leading Consumer Private Equity Firm …
With his experience in successfully leading and growing private companies in the consumer industry, Jason is the right leader to position ClearChoice for long-term growth and success. Jason has been working closely with ClearChoice over the last …
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Consumer-credit delinquencies rise
By Ruth Mantell, MarketWatch WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) — Delinquency rates for consumer loans rose in the second quarter, as employment weakness persisted and higher gas and food prices pressured family budgets, according to a report released Wednesday …
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Watchdog sues Cotton On over nightwear
Australia's consumer watchdog is taking Federal Court action against clothing retailer Cotton On for allegedly selling flammable children's nightwear. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) claims Cotton On sold children's …
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