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New Credit Card Surcharge Results In Dilemma For N.J. Small Business Owners

The retailers have a choice as to whether they wish to charge the fee — but now they’re faced with a dilemma. Do they eat the cost, or pass it on to the consumer and risk driving away customers?

2013/01/28

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Credit Card Checkout Fees Begin In New Jersey

Using a credit card could be costly in New Jersey starting Sunday, as retailers gain the right to add a checkout fee of 4 percent for credit purchases.

2013/01/27

How To Protect Your Kids From Identity Theft

We’ve warned you about identity theft before. Everyone’s a target for this type of crime – from the elderly to the deceased. Now, your kids are also at risk. Children are 51 percent more likely to have their identities stolen than adults.

CBS 2HD–2012/10/09

Expert: 5 Common Money Mistakes — And How To Fix Them

Carmen Wong Ulrich, finance expert and author of “The Real Cost of Living,” sat down with TV-55’s John Elliott and Lisa Kerney to answer the 5 big questions people have about money

2012/08/16

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Ask Asa: Charge It

As CBS 2 consumer reporter Asa Aarons explains, there are 10 things you should always charge.

2012/03/29

Police: Duo Stole Elderly Connecticut Woman’s Credit Cards To Go On Shopping Spree

Police said the suspects bought over $2,000 worth of goods at Lowe’s Home Improvement in Danbury before going to The Westchester Mall in White Plains to continue their shopping spree.

2012/03/13

Westchester Lawmaker Proposes Fine For ‘Deceptive’ Gas Pricing

Legislator Michael Kaplowitz is proposing that a $1,000 fine be levied on gas stations that don’t clearly indicate a different price for card customers.

2011/10/20

LIRR Fixes Cash-Only Ticket Machine Problem

The transit agency said the issue had been due to a communication problem with its provider that rendered it unable to communicate with banks and process electronic payments.

2011/01/02