http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer RSS Feed for WFAA - News - Consumer en-us Mon, 21 May 2012 22:44:13 GMT 2012-05-21T22:44:13Z en-us http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Reators--Appraisals-are-hurting-home-sales-152361445.html After home buyers and sellers agree on a price, deals are often falling apart after a disputed property appraisal. Mon, 21 May 2012 22:44:13 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Reators--Appraisals-are-hurting-home-sales-152361445.html 2012-05-21T22:44:13Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Money-Managers-Should-you-buy-Facebook-stock-152144815.html Facebook sold a record 421.2 million shares to raise $16 billion on Friday, giving the company a $104.2 billion market value. Should you buy Facebook stock? Financial analyst Eric Amado shares his view. Sat, 19 May 2012 14:47:28 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Money-Managers-Should-you-buy-Facebook-stock-152144815.html 2012-05-19T14:47:28Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Regulators-reject-complaints-by-crime-scene-cleanup-firm-151841305.html A crime scene cleanup company being sued by five Texas families is involved in complaints with the Texas Department of Insurance. Thu, 17 May 2012 08:31:29 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Regulators-reject-complaints-by-crime-scene-cleanup-firm-151841305.html 2012-05-17T08:31:29Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Vets-see-deadly-outbreak-of-Parvovirus-152122685.html It's uncertain why this year is worse than others for canine parvovirus, but vets suggest that you avoid taking your dogs to parks, pet supply stores or even your own front yard until they've had the necessary vaccines and boosters. Sat, 19 May 2012 16:23:47 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Vets-see-deadly-outbreak-of-Parvovirus-152122685.html 2012-05-19T16:23:47Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Photos-from-April-tornadoes--151953085.html It might be a long shot, but you might find some family history that's not lost after all. Portraits, wedding pictures and family vacations are included, with some dating back to the late 1800's. Fri, 18 May 2012 02:04:06 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Photos-from-April-tornadoes--151953085.html 2012-05-18T02:04:06Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Money-Manager-How-to-get-a-raise-151237245.html Do you want to make more money? You say "yes"? Who doesn't want to make more money on their job in today's uncertain market? So what is the best way to make more money? Sat, 12 May 2012 14:38:04 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Money-Manager-How-to-get-a-raise-151237245.html 2012-05-12T14:38:04Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Tech-gadgets-for-Mothers-Day-151236975.html According to a recent survey, moms don't only want jewelry and flowers for Mother's Day; they also want gadgets (well, mainly tablets and smartphones). Sat, 12 May 2012 14:38:47 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Tech-gadgets-for-Mothers-Day-151236975.html 2012-05-12T14:38:47Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Angies--List--151673735.html Summertime is just around the corner, but can your air-conditioner beat the heat? Wed, 16 May 2012 10:18:40 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Angies--List--151673735.html 2012-05-16T10:18:40Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/New-conduct-polict-at-NorthPark-restricts-hours-for-teens-150855675.html The new policy says anyone under the age of 17 can't be in the mall without a parent or guardian after 6 p.m. Additionally, any clothing that covers the face and clothes that show underwear would violate the code of conduct. Thu, 10 May 2012 00:57:21 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/New-conduct-polict-at-NorthPark-restricts-hours-for-teens-150855675.html 2012-05-10T00:57:21Z http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Faith-based-Charity-DoeS--151191305.html Scores of poor North Texas families may have lost tens of thousands of dollars to a "faith-based" organization which promised to build them low-cost homes. The group has been collecting money for four years, and never built a house. Sat, 12 May 2012 13:36:11 GMT http://www.wfaa.com/news/consumer/Faith-based-Charity-DoeS--151191305.html 2012-05-12T13:36:11Z