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Watch out for disaster scammers

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:30:12 -0400

Be careful when donating for Oklahoma disaster relief. Here are some tips to help avoid scams.

A sweetheart of a warning about online dating scams

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 13:08:46 -0500

Con artists use dating and social networking sites to find victims and, according to North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper, it costs victims BIG money!

Don't fall for door-to-door sales scams

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 11:44:06 -0500

An email from a viewer about two door-to-door salesmen who conned her out of $200 serves as a reminder to be careful when dealing with people peddling bogus goods.

TV tune-up will help you get best picture for Super Bowl

Thu, 31 Jan 2013 11:34:53 -0500

Whether you have a brand new TV or one that's a few years old, Consumer Reports recommends you consider some adjustments.

State can help you get back pay due

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:40:45 -0500

Under North Carolina law, your employer, or ex-employer, MUST pay any wages you are owed on the next regularly-scheduled pay period.

Triangle Restaurant week starts Monday

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:49:28 -0500

Mark your calendar! Triangle Restaurant week starts next Monday, January 23rd! You can enjoy a special fixed price menu at great restaurants through-out the Triangle! Click here to find out which restaurants are taking part and how it works!

90,000 Mini Coopers being recalled

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:17:58 -0500

They’re cute, popular and they could catch fire! Beware Mini Cooper drivers—about 90,000 are being recalled! Click here to find out if yours is one of them!

Hamilton Beach toasters pose a fire hazard

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:08:08 -0500

Hamilton Beach Brands is recalling 14,000 'Classic Chrome' 2-slice toasters.

iPod Nanos recalled for bad batteries

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 18:28:58 -0500

Sometimes it DOES pay to hang on to things! If you are like me, and still have one of the first generation iPod Nanos--great news: you might be able to exchange it for a brand new iPod for FREE!

iPhone 4S Battery Problems

Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:49:35 -0400

I’ve heard from some viewers and friends who have the new iPhone 4S who complain the batteries are draining too quickly! The problem might be a matter of time!

Money advice for college-bound students AND parents!

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:29:45 -0400

Too many of today's young people don't have a clue about ANYTHING to do with finances.

5 on Your Side: Shred-a-Thon

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:15:56 -0400

Get rid of personal papers without risk for FREE.

5 on Your Side: Four things to consider in picking a paint color

Thu, 31 Mar 2011 17:06:19 -0400

A friend told me she just finished cleaning her paint brushes and she’s ready to begin a spring painting project! We’re about to begin one in our house, too. But there’s a lot to know before you start.

Now more than ever, do NOT make a late payment

Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:47:40 -0400

Beware: with all of the new rules, NOT paying at least your minimum payment on time, can COST you-- BIG time!

This bracket ranks consumer satisfaction

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:05:56 -0400

Have you filled out your NCAA bracket? How about the bracket that will supposedly crown the "Worst Company in America"?

Free phone calls to Japan

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:23:31 -0400

Time Warner just announced that all customers who have their Digital Home Phone Service as well as their Business Class Phone service can call Japan for FREE through April 15th.

Lent: Diet or sacrifice?

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 12:53:51 -0500

I never really understood when people talked about giving up things like chocolate or Diet Coke for Lent. So I asked my dear friend Lori Lair about it. Not only does she have amazing insight on a variety of topics, she is a devout Catholic.

Kiplinger lists cars cheap to own

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:01:23 -0500

If you're looking to get the overall best bang for you buck, Kiplinger - known for its personal finance advice - came up with its top picks of the cars that are the absolute Cheapest to Own.

Traffic roundabouts make my head spin

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 17:01:32 -0500

Traffic circles are designed to CALM traffic, but I get worked up just about every time I enter one of the relatively new ones around North Carolina State University.

Gotta love pancakes, especially when they're FREE!

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 10:15:20 -0500

Mark your calendar! IHOP's sixth annual National Pancake Day is March 1st!

5 on Your Side: Need an office re-do?

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:33:21 -0500

This could be your opportunity! You have one more week to enter a contest to win a free office makeover from Holly Springs based OFM as part of its "New Year, New Office" contest.

How to make the iPhone switch from AT&T to Verizon

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 17:33:49 -0500

Plenty of viewers have asked for advice about making the switch from AT&T to Verizon now that Verizon has the iPhone. One of my favorite tech experts - Shelly Palmer - just blogged about it in the most comprehensive, step by step guide I've seen yet!

Lookin' for love in all the wrong places!

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 16:59:14 -0500

A viewer just wrote into 5 On Your Side after being scammed by a man she THOUGHT might have been THE ONE!

Confession: A Roman Catholic app

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 16:14:15 -0500

Haven't been to confession in awhile? There's an APP for that!

5 on Your Side: What do those Valentine's roses REALLY say?

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 15:37:54 -0500

Tonight a 5, we'll have a box chocolate taste off! Wait until you see how beautiful some of the chocolates are! Some are expensive, but several are very reasonably priced. But roses are probably the most popular Valentine's day gift!

UNC, NC State fans: Duct tape your college team spirit

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:43:51 -0500

Did you know you can buy zebra- and leopard-print duct tape, as well as clear and double-sided versions? And now, Duck tape with the logo of your favorite college team!

Close call with candle

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 15:39:58 -0500

Candles cause more than 15,000 residential fires each year, and more than 150 people die each year in those fires.

WARNING: Don't pay for property records!

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:36:40 -0500

Official looking letters are making the rounds, suggesting that property owners need to pay a fee to get copies of their real estate deeds.

You may be part of Facebook commercial, like it or not!

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:08:13 -0500

Just like any business, Facebook wants to make more money. So why not make it off of you and potentially anything you say or do?

Are you ready for retirement?

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 12:14:39 -0500

We all hope to get there one day, although with the economy - retirement will come much later in life than most of us had probably hoped. The key to getting there though and then being able actually ENJOY those golden years is being financially prepared for them.

Declutter your home!

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 11:39:17 -0500

Do you have good stuff you’d really like to just get rid of? Join Freecycle – a worldwide, non-profit movement to encourage reuse and keep good stuff out of landfills.

Can you drink a 31-ounce JUG of coffee?

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 16:50:09 -0500

Starbucks is rolling out the GINORMOUS cup of coffee in North Carolina and 13 other states.

Easier E-VIC savings

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 12:43:10 -0500

Harris Teeter has rolled out an electronic coupon program that customers can link directly to their VIC cards.

Get a deal on bridal gowns and formal wear

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:17:34 -0500

If you’re looking for a deal on a wedding or bridesmaid’s dress, or maybe shoes or a sparkly necklace, this might be your chance to get it!

Spice up your morning for FREE!

Mon, 27 Dec 2010 18:01:57 -0500

Do you love Chick-fil-A's spicy chicken sandwich? The company is adding a spicy chicken BISCUIT to its breakfast menu.

5 on Your Side: What does your APP say about you?

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 09:46:35 -0500

What does your APP say about you?

When was the last time you checked your chimney?

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:23:28 -0500

If you have a wood burning fireplace, you may need to check your chimney to make sure the fire you burn doesn't turn out to be bigger than you intended!

5 on Your Side: No more Apple from Costco

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 17:10:31 -0500

If you want to get an iPod or iTunes card from Costco, get ‘em before they’re gone. The two companies have decided to part ways!

Credit card debt: How does yours stack-up

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 13:43:34 -0500

Today, Credit Karma, a credit management service, released their November Credit Climate report about trends in credit card, auto, student and mortgage debt. How do you compare? According to the report-- in November, the average account holding consumer in North Carolina had:

5 on Your Side: Rules of holiday returns

Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:37:30 -0500

We don't buy gifts with the idea the people we give them to will need to return them. But it happens, A LOT!