January 2009 HU Summaries

Safety and Technology HU0901-01 BEWARE SCAREWARE When it comes to computers, few things are scarier than seeing the words "you have a virus" pop up on your screen. Luckily, there's protection out there, but not all is what it's cracked up to be. We have a HeadsUp! on a warning for the new year from the Federal Trade Commission. Officials say companies are playing on your fears and making millions, yet leaving you at risk!
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Consumer Smarts HU0901-02 YOUR HOLIDAY DEBT HANGOVER Your shopping sprees are distant memories and you're back to work after time with family. As the bills pile in, the headaches begin. Your have what is called a holiday debt hangover. We have some remedies to help you find relief not just in January, but throughout the coming year.
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Green Solutions HU0901-03 FUNDRAISING GOES GREEN Odds are, a child has probably hit you up for a school fundraiser at one time or another and you've reluctantly handed over your money, even when you didn't like the product he or she was selling. If the idea of buying one more container of candy or scented candle makes you want to keep your doors locked -- no matter how good the cause -- we have another option. A growing number of schools are giving their fundraising a makeover which has them going green, and seeing green, too!
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