http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer RSS Feed for WFAA - News - Consumer en-us Sat, 18 May 2013 03:42:26 GMT 2013-05-18T03:42:26Z en-us http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Dr-Pepper-gets-Oak-Cliff-soda-maker-to-pull-Dr-Doctor-blend-207970711.html Dr Pepper, one of the giant names in soft drink history, appears to have its eyes set on the little guy. Sat, 18 May 2013 03:42:26 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Dr-Pepper-gets-Oak-Cliff-soda-maker-to-pull-Dr-Doctor-blend-207970711.html 2013-05-18T03:42:26Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Frugal-Friday-Going-for-heart-strings-instead-of-purse-strings-on-Mothers-Day-206993391.html Mother’s Day doesn’t have to mean a big expense. Gary Foreman shows off some frugal ideas for making mom feel special. Sat, 11 May 2013 03:44:24 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Frugal-Friday-Going-for-heart-strings-instead-of-purse-strings-on-Mothers-Day-206993391.html 2013-05-11T03:44:24Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Snapchat-videos-may-not-be-as-private-as-some-think-207823271.html News 8's Shelly Slater talked with forensic expert Brian Ingram with Consulting Investigative Services, who said the pictures or video may be accessable, depending on what type of phone is being used. Fri, 17 May 2013 04:09:44 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Snapchat-videos-may-not-be-as-private-as-some-think-207823271.html 2013-05-17T04:09:44Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Tom-Parsons-talk-hot-summer-travel-deals-206483331.html Tom Parsons with BestFares.com joined News 8 Midday Tuesday to take a look at some great travel deals for spring and summer! Tom talks about a great fly-and-drive deal to Florida, cheap fares to Canada, and his best June vacation getaways. Tue, 07 May 2013 20:51:36 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Tom-Parsons-talk-hot-summer-travel-deals-206483331.html 2013-05-07T20:51:36Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Auto-payment-causes-big-overpayment-for-many-Atmos-customers-206367361.html Mike Johnston of Garland knew his gas bill this month was going to be higher. He has been running the heater a lot during this unusually cool spring. But it wasn't $537.50 cold! Tue, 07 May 2013 03:57:22 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Auto-payment-causes-big-overpayment-for-many-Atmos-customers-206367361.html 2013-05-07T03:57:22Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/atmos-energy-Billing-Breakdown-decmial-point-overbilling-206333361.html When do Atmos Energy customers pay 10 times more for natural gas than the amount they had actually used? When the utility mistakenly moves a decimal point in its automated billing system. Mon, 06 May 2013 22:23:59 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/atmos-energy-Billing-Breakdown-decmial-point-overbilling-206333361.html 2013-05-06T22:23:59Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/internet-tax-206360121.html The Senate sided with traditional retailers and financially strapped state and local governments Monday by passing a bill that would widely subject online shopping — for many a largely tax-free frontier — to state sales taxes. Tue, 07 May 2013 01:46:25 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/internet-tax-206360121.html 2013-05-07T01:46:25Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Frugal-Friday-Is-a-storage-area-worth-the-cost-206037091.html Sometimes storing your items may cost more than just replacing them later, as Gary Foreman explains in this video. Fri, 03 May 2013 23:01:40 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Frugal-Friday-Is-a-storage-area-worth-the-cost-206037091.html 2013-05-03T23:01:40Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Pop-Up-Market-offers-a-local-option-for-artists-to-sell-their-wares-205889981.html The Pop-Up Market is held each month, alternating between Fort Worth and Arlington. The next Pop-Up Market will be held this Friday in downtown Arlington from 5-10 p.m. Fri, 03 May 2013 00:08:01 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Pop-Up-Market-offers-a-local-option-for-artists-to-sell-their-wares-205889981.html 2013-05-03T00:08:01Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/insider-savings-wfaa-laura-mothers-day-kids-free-deals-205779311.html Insider Saver Laura Thornquist shares Mother's Day gift ideas and free summer activities for kids. Thu, 02 May 2013 14:19:04 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/insider-savings-wfaa-laura-mothers-day-kids-free-deals-205779311.html 2013-05-02T14:19:04Z