http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer RSS Feed for WVEC - News - Consumer en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 04:56:37 GMT 2013-05-22T04:56:37Z en-us http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/High-college-costs-prompt-more-local-parents-to-consider-a-529-plan-208348481.html Financial advisers say the more colleges hike tuition, the more parents are flocking to the 529. Wed, 22 May 2013 04:56:37 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/High-college-costs-prompt-more-local-parents-to-consider-a-529-plan-208348481.html 2013-05-22T04:56:37Z http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Does-it-Work-Mighty-Light-208285071.html No wiring required for a motion and light sensor activated light... we put Mighty Light to the test to find out "Does it Work?" Tue, 21 May 2013 22:20:46 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Does-it-Work-Mighty-Light-208285071.html 2013-05-21T22:20:46Z http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/smartphone-207690141.html There's growing concern at the Federal Reserve and the banking industry about increasing attacks on smartphones by fraudsters. ( Thu, 16 May 2013 13:10:32 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/smartphone-207690141.html 2013-05-16T13:10:32Z http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Does-it-Work-Wipe-New-207368081.html We put a product that claims to restore and renew many interior and exterior surfaces of your car to the Does it Work? test Tue, 14 May 2013 22:21:03 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Does-it-Work-Wipe-New-207368081.html 2013-05-14T22:21:03Z http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Does-it-Work-GripGo-206423411.html It's a universal car mount that promises to help you drive and talk safely. Tue, 07 May 2013 22:20:56 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Does-it-Work-GripGo-206423411.html 2013-05-07T22:20:56Z http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Senate-passes-bill-that-would-allow-online-sales-tax-206349811.html The Senate passed the measure by a vote of 69 to 27, getting support from Republicans and Democrats alike. It now must go to the House. Tue, 07 May 2013 21:41:16 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Senate-passes-bill-that-would-allow-online-sales-tax-206349811.html 2013-05-07T21:41:16Z http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Senate-bill-lets-states-tax-Internet-purchases-206235431.html Many online sales are tax-free, giving Internet retailers an advantage over brick-and-mortar stores. Mon, 06 May 2013 10:56:10 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Senate-bill-lets-states-tax-Internet-purchases-206235431.html 2013-05-06T10:56:10Z http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/The-Dental-Dangers-of-Sports-and-Energy-Drinks-205780231.html It's not just the sugar that's a problem for your teeth. Fri, 03 May 2013 15:21:06 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/The-Dental-Dangers-of-Sports-and-Energy-Drinks-205780231.html 2013-05-03T15:21:06Z http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Does-it-Work--205372031.html We put a pan that claims you can cook without oil, butter or grease to the "Does it Work?" test. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:41:20 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Does-it-Work--205372031.html 2013-04-30T22:41:20Z http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Drop-in-gas-prices-expected-to-continue--204458311.html Analysts predict prices could drop another 20 cents by Memorial Day because oil prices keep falling. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 11:21:27 GMT http://www.wvec.com/news/consumer/Drop-in-gas-prices-expected-to-continue--204458311.html 2013-04-24T11:21:27Z