KREM - News - Consumer http://www.krem.com/news/consumer RSS Feed for KREM - News - Consumer en-us Thu, 20 Jun 2013 10:00:43 GMT Review: Google Reader's end hatches better service http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/212249231.html NEW YORK (AP) — On July 1, we say goodbye to Google Reader, a handy tool for bringing headlines and articles from your favorite websites into a single place. Ruling throws into uncertainty RI foreclosures http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/212226971.html PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A federal appeals court threw more than 700 Rhode Island foreclosure cases into uncertainty by concluding that there are problems with how a judge set up a program designed to force homeowners and banks into mediation. Albertsons doing away with its Preferred Card http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/Albertsons-doing-away-with-its-Preferred-Card-212210341.html This week, Albertsons announced that customers are no longer required to use their Preferred Card to receive sale prices on purchases. Men's Wearhouse ousts founder George Zimmer http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/Mens-Wearhouse-ousts-founder-George-Zimmer-212201431.html Men's Wearhouse gave no reason for the abrupt firing of Zimmer, who built Men's Wearhouse from one small Texas store using a cigar box as a cash register to one of the North America's largest specialty men's clothiers with 1,143 locations. Banks fall short in helping struggling homeowners http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/212149411.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Homeowners trying to avoid foreclosure must wait too long for their loan modification applications to be reviewed by some of the nation's top mortgage servicers, according to a report released Wednesday. Such delays can plunge borrowers deeper in debt. Study: Wiser medication use could cut health costs http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/212112021.html TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — If doctors and patients used prescription drugs more wisely, they could save the U.S. health care system at least $213 billion a year, by reducing medication overuse, underuse and other flaws in care that cause complications and longer, more-expensive treatments, researchers conclude. 14 companies may bid for hacking cleanup contract http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/212051701.html COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina must officially seek the next contract for taxpayers' credit monitoring services next month to prevent a coverage lapse. Chrysler agrees to recall of Jeeps at risk of fire http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/212019591.html DETROIT (AP) — After initially defying federal regulators, Chrysler abruptly agreed Tuesday to recall some older-model Jeeps with fuel tanks that could rupture and cause fires in rear-end collisions. Natura Pet recalls dry dog, cat foods due to salmonella risk http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/Natura-Pet-recalls-dry-dog-cat-foods-due-to-salmonella-risk-212040021.html Natura Pet Products is voluntarily recalling specific lots of dry pet food because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Medicare: Cost-saving changes coming for diabetics http://www.krem.com/news/consumer/212019721.html WASHINGTON (AP) — Medicare begins a major change next month that could save older diabetics money and time when they buy crucial supplies to test their blood sugar — but it also may cause some confusion as patients figure out the new system.