Going green has become a new building trend, as a focus on the environment moves into the places we live, work, and even go to school.
Anyone who thinks it isn't easy being... Read more »
It's a new twist on telemarketing, but one that can end up costing consumers a bundle.
Text message spam -- or unwanted incoming messages on your cell phone -- can cost you every time you get one,... Read more »
A children's nursing service that announced a shut down at month's end may have a change of plans, if negotiations with the state can keep it afloat.
Castle Community Care blamed low state-reimbursement... Read more »
A popular business practice with credit cards is to set a minimum purchase amount. But that violates a little-known rule.
Merchants pay sometimes steep fees for accepting plastic -- and it makes... Read more »
The complaints started with boats and lawn-mowers shortly after the blend of gas at Hawaii pumps changed to include ethanol, an alcohol based alternative fuel. Now auto repair shops are seeing a surge in car engine trouble. Read more »
Fraud and scams targeting older people are on the rise, but people are on the lookout and are ready to fight back. Sweepstakes, identity theft and internet scams are a perpetual problem and now, fraud involving Medicare and Medicaid is becoming a multibillion-dollar issue. Read more »
KHON2’s Action Line is seeing a new trend. It involves fake cashier's checks, and by the time the bank catches on, it's often too late. Read more »
Shoppers searching for bargains today may see their savings slip away. Credit card interest rates are at an all time high and time to pay off debt is shrinking. Read more »