KYTV - News - Contact KY3 Reports http://www.ky3.com/news/contactky3reports RSS Feed for KYTV - News - Contact KY3 Reports en-us Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:56:16 GMT Holiday shoppers should beware of return policy 'gotchas' http://www.ky3.com/news/contactky3reports/69333447.html Some of the best companies for returns are Nordstrom, Kmart, and Kohl's. Consumer product recalls http://www.ky3.com/news/contactky3reports/3742571.html Here are links to the Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Food and Drug Administration, which issue many of the recalls that you hear about on newscasts. Useful Websites on consumer issues (including links to RECALL information) http://www.ky3.com/news/contactky3reports/1690097.html Here are links to groups ranging from the ALS Association to World Against Toys Causing Harm. Consumers can get free advice on "Ask an Expert" message board http://www.ky3.com/news/contactky3reports/40581317.html The local "Ask a Credit Counselor", "Ask a Financial Expert", "Ask a Home Remodeler", and "Ask a Realtor" message boards are offered exclusively on KY3.com and provide you with answers to your toughest questions, 24 hours a day. Tests show higher-than-safe doses of BPA in several canned foods http://www.ky3.com/news/contactky3reports/69205232.html While there are no federal restrictions on BPA in food packaging, the government has set a guideline for safe exposure. Consumers should shop around if credit card rates increase http://www.ky3.com/news/contactky3reports/68995152.html Credit card companies are once again making changes to improve their bottom lines but there is a way to avoid paying more. When buying prescriptions without insurance, it pays to shop around http://www.ky3.com/news/contactky3reports/68800567.html With people continuing to lose their jobs and insurance coverage, more of them are being forced to pay for prescriptions out of their own pocket. Moen and American Standard models win tests of showerheads http://www.ky3.com/news/contactky3reports/67781152.html A good showerhead can really make a difference. Showerheads can be easy to install, but figuring out which to buy is tough. Tires are expensive but worth replacing for safety's sake http://www.ky3.com/news/contactky3reports/66489462.html With tires rising in price, many people are putting of replacing theirs. But Consumer Reports says that's a bad idea. Tests find Prius and Fusion are good choices for hybrids http://www.ky3.com/news/contactky3reports/67055462.html The third-generation Toyota Prius is still the most fuel-efficient car you can buy. The Ford Focus is more expensive and less efficient.