http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer RSS Feed for NWCN - News - Consumer en-us Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:49:30 GMT 2012-10-23T19:49:30Z en-us http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/174703771.html The temperatures are starting to drop, but that doesn't mean your heating and energy bills have to rise. Thu, 18 Oct 2012 05:12:13 GMT http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/174703771.html 2012-10-18T05:12:13Z http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/175456011.html Apple reveals a smaller version of its hit iPad tablet, with a screen that's about two-thirds the size of the full-size model. It also unveiled new Mac computers, including a 13-inch version of a MacBook Pro with retina display. Tue, 23 Oct 2012 19:49:30 GMT http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/175456011.html 2012-10-23T19:49:30Z http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/Expected-iPhone-announcement-at-Apple-event-169454136.html The iPhone 5 will be available in stores in the United States on Sept. 21, with pre-orders beginning on Sept. 14. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:46:48 GMT http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/Expected-iPhone-announcement-at-Apple-event-169454136.html 2012-09-12T23:46:48Z http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/cell-phone-app-privacy-study-168610936.html More than half of Americans who use apps say they have decided not to install one once they found out how much personal information they'd have to share, according to a study released Wednesday from the Pew Internet & American Life Project. Wed, 05 Sep 2012 14:40:45 GMT http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/cell-phone-app-privacy-study-168610936.html 2012-09-05T14:40:45Z http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/Apple-invite-iPhone-5-event-168478846.html The email invitation shows a big "12," for Sept. 12, casting a shadow in the shape of a "5.” Wed, 05 Sep 2012 13:23:10 GMT http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/Apple-invite-iPhone-5-event-168478846.html 2012-09-05T13:23:10Z http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/Monthly-bank-fees-up-in-2012-166120776.html Moneyrates.com reports monthly service fees rose from $11.28 to $12.08 on average. That’s an annual cost of about $145. Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:45:03 GMT http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/Monthly-bank-fees-up-in-2012-166120776.html 2012-08-14T15:45:03Z http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/Verizon-to-ditch-most-phone-plans-for-shared-ones-158568985.html It's the biggest revamp in wireless pricing in years, and one that's likely to be copied by other carriers. AT&T Inc. has already said that it's looking at introducing shared-data plans soon. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 02:18:51 GMT http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/Verizon-to-ditch-most-phone-plans-for-shared-ones-158568985.html 2012-06-13T02:18:51Z http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/US-Fidelis-northwest-settlement-millions-163099856.html Thousands of Northwest residents who bought auto warranties from US Fidelis could be in line for some of the money, according to the Washington State Attorney General’s Office. Fri, 20 Jul 2012 01:07:28 GMT http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/US-Fidelis-northwest-settlement-millions-163099856.html 2012-07-20T01:07:28Z http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/Capital-One-card-investigation-162874826.html Most of the money will go directly to refund customers who were led to believe the services were free or mandatory or offered more benefits than they did, officials said Wednesday. Wed, 18 Jul 2012 16:17:51 GMT http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/Capital-One-card-investigation-162874826.html 2012-07-18T16:17:51Z http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/United-hikes-fee-for-2nd-international-bag-to-100-158584315.html United Airlines this month started charging $100 for the second checked bag to some international destinations, including the Middle East. Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:39:17 GMT http://www.nwcn.com/news/consumer/United-hikes-fee-for-2nd-international-bag-to-100-158584315.html 2012-06-13T00:39:17Z