We all know the economic crisis has left the federal government strapped for cash. We've come to expect increased taxes and fees on just about everything. But a new tax on child support payments has many folks upset. Video

Soon tax season will be upon us -- and those of you who use the TurboTax software want The Real Deal on why the price is going up this year, and now you'll only be able to prepare one person's taxes on it for free.

They ask you to donate while you're walking into a store to shop or eat, and most likely you stop to at least hear their pitch, since they appear to be from the non-profit "DARE" program for kids. Video

If you've bought a newspaper at Nice N Easy lately, you've likely noticed it's costing you more than the price printed right on it.

It's a new resource that will help protect you from getting your identity stolen while online. It’s on the Federal Trade Commission’s updated website, and it helps you learn the facts before you fall victim. Video

American credit card debt is up more than 8% from a year ago. That's the highest amount ever recorded. In these tough economic times, it's important to keep a close eye on your credit cards. Consumer Reports says some companies are doubling or even tripling their interest rates—and it's not just happening to people with a bad credit rating. Video

The automatic gas vent damper could fail, and if the blocked vent switch does not activate, the vent could leak carbon monoxide.