Thieves are using Wi-Fi jammers to compromise home-security systems
The San Diego County Sheriff’s Department is offering free home-security consultations to Lemon Grove residents and others.
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Which bank app is best for you?
CR researched the apps of five large traditional banks and five online-only digital banking providers, and evaluated the apps for safety, privacy, transparency, support for financial well-being, and accessibility.
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Senate Bill would push banks to intervene during unusual banking activity by seniors
Anyone can be financially devastated by a scam. However, senior citizens generally have much more to lose, a lifetime of savings, and a harder time recovering financially should they lose it all. Senate Bill 278 wants banks to do more for them.
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Can I recycle this? Here are the new changes to the Beverage Container Recycling Program
California is allowing more containers to be recycled for cash, even if they don’t have the CRV logo.
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Survey shows ‘paw'-rents unhappy with pet insurance. Here are some other ways to save
Consumer Reports found that not all pet parents are satisfied with their insurance, and there may be better ways to save on medical care for your furry friends.
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Should you mail checks? San Diegan who had thousands of $ stolen shares warning
The national president of the Postal Police Officers Association and told us that mail theft is a huge problem mostly fueled by check fraud.
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Is your car at risk of catching fire? Here's what you need to know
Kia and Hyundai sent out more than 3.3 million “park outside” recalls due to this fire risk last fall. However, according to Carfax, many drivers may still not know of the danger.
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NBC 7 Responds helped San Diego couple recover thousands
Susana Moreno and Gerardo Aguilar have celebrated many birthdays together but last year’s will always be cherished. The couple visited Courtesy Chevrolet in Mission Valley in May where they bought their dream truck, a 2023 Chevy Silverado.
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Netflix, Amazon, Spotify, oh my! Here's how to manage recurring subscriptions
If you’re tired of paying for subscriptions you no longer use but can’t quite figure out how to cancel, you’re not alone.
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How to send money abroad to your loved ones
We live in such a diverse border region that sending money to Mexico and other countries is something many families do regularly or in the event of an emergency. Doing this through your bank might be your first option, but it’s not the only one — and it may not be the cheapest one either.
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Can't sleep? Eating these foods might help you sleep more deeply
But there’s more and more evidence pointing to a possible solution that better sleep may come from a better diet.
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What to do if you need to tow your car between San Diego and Mexico
One of the many nice things about living in a border city is being able to drive to Mexico for a quick visit. But what if your car breaks down while you’re there? Here’s what to do if you need to tow your car across the border.
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Top 10: Consumer Reports announces its favorite 2024 vehicles
Consumer Reports’ auto-testing team puts every car it buys through more than 50 tests, comparing 250 models for owner satisfaction and reliability to determine the year’s top picks.
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Rebuilding after the flood: San Diego family shares lessons learned
It’s been exactly one month since the historic floods took place in San Diego County. Hundreds of families have been working around the clock to recover and rebuild.
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Bracing for ‘The Big One': How to get free money to retrofit your home for earthquakes
California’s “Earthquake Brace + Bolt” program offers $3,000 grants to homeowners.
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Lawsuit accuses National General auto insurer of unfairly denying claims
The lawsuit said an intentional loophole gave the company a way to deny claims and rescind policies.
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San Diego grandma recovers $147K lost to phone scam
San Diego grandma Judith Anderson can’t believe the response she ultimately received from her bank after a scammer drained close to $150,000 from her account.
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How to avoid being duped into buying a flood-damaged car
Most of the vehicles flooded on Jan. 22 in San Diego County will be sent to salvage yards, but many will end up for sale.
