WVEC - News - Consumer http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer RSS Feed for WVEC - News - Consumer en-us Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:24:01 GMT Dulles, Reagan, Newark among 30 airports to test lower-hassle screening http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/30-more-airports-will-test-lower-hassle-screening-138933689.html Travelers can enroll in a test program so that they can get through airport security with less hassle. Does it Work? Total View Adjustable Blind Spot Mirrors http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Does-it-Work-Total-View-Adjustable-Blind-Spot-Mirrors-138849229.html The product claims to help you "change lanes with confidence." Mo' Money offices closed, IRS and Norfolk PD investigating complaints http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/IRS-Norfolk-Police-investigating-Mo-Money-tax-service-138863504.html The six Norfolk Mo’ Money tax offices in Norfolk are now closed following complaints that clients weren't being given their tax refunds. In the age of technology, thousands often spent on Congressional mailings http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/In-the-age-of-technology-thousands-often-spent-on-Congressional-mailings-138918864.html It's called the franking privilege and is meant to help Congress conduct official business. Seller beware when turning old cell phones into cash http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Seller-beware-when-getting-rid-of-old-cellphones-138773309.html Some customers are unpleasantly surprised when they get low offers for their cell phones. Bill to tax Va. online sales unanimously endorsed http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Bill-to-tax-Va-online-sales-unanimously-endorsed--138861629.html The bill would close a loophole that gigantic Internet merchants use to avoid collecting Virginia's 5 percent tax. Download the Hampton Roads Severe Weather App. Free! http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/112213594.html Watch out for big cash offers for your old cell phones http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Watch-out-for-big-cash-offers-for-your-old-cell-phones-138768769.html More and more companies want your old cell phone and they’re willing to pay for it. They either resell the phones or use the parts. American Airlines wants to cut up to 14,000 jobs http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/American-Airlines-wants-to-cut-up-to-14000-jobs-138503109.html American's top labor-relations executive told employees at a closed-door meeting about the expected job cuts, according to a source familiar with the situation. Virginia's wine industry is booming http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Virginias-wine-industry-is-booming--138590324.html