http://www.king5.com/news/consumer RSS Feed for KING - News - Consumer en-us Wed, 22 May 2013 06:23:51 GMT 2013-05-22T06:23:51Z en-us http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/Business-owner-frustrated-by-online-review-site-208422141.html Looking for a new restaurant or repair shop? You've probably been online checking out reviews. But are the sites giving accurate information? A Marysville business owner doesn't think so. He decided to get Jesse to show how the system really works. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:23:51 GMT http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/Business-owner-frustrated-by-online-review-site-208422141.html 2013-05-22T06:23:51Z http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/Jesse-goes-shopping-for-used-tires-208247591.html Would you drive on a bald tire? Of course not. But some strapped for cash consumers are now hitting the growing used tire market with troubling results. Jesse Jones went shopping for used tires and what he found wasn't fit for the road. Tue, 21 May 2013 06:28:10 GMT http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/Jesse-goes-shopping-for-used-tires-208247591.html 2013-05-21T06:28:10Z http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/Jesse-buys-Leanlix-lickable-dog-treats-206987381.html Dog owners know the power of dog treats and there’s a new type of treat on the market. Leanlix lickable sticks come in fun flavors, like 1/2 eaten pb&j sandwich and bark b q-steak, and were designed to keep your dog from accidentally biting your hand Sat, 11 May 2013 01:20:36 GMT http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/Jesse-buys-Leanlix-lickable-dog-treats-206987381.html 2013-05-11T01:20:36Z http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/Local-gamers-excited-for-Tuesday-Xbox-event-208242721.html Microsoft will hold an event Tuesday to announce its new version of the popular Xbox gaming console. The Kirkland-based company released almost no details, other than that it will be a “new generation reveal.” Tue, 21 May 2013 15:28:47 GMT http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/Local-gamers-excited-for-Tuesday-Xbox-event-208242721.html 2013-05-21T15:28:47Z http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/Airlines-collected-record-baggage-fees-in-2012-207384981.html U.S. airlines collected more than $6 billion in fees from passengers last year -- the highest total since the fees became common. These fees have helped return the industry to profitability. Tue, 14 May 2013 16:23:25 GMT http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/Airlines-collected-record-baggage-fees-in-2012-207384981.html 2013-05-14T16:23:25Z http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/Two-jackpots-740-million-What-would-you-do-207803891.html The Powerball jackpot is up to $550 million after there was no winner on Wednesday, May 15. In addition, the Mega Millions jackpot rose to $190 million on Tuesday. The next drawings for these jackpots are May 18 and May 17, respectively. Fri, 17 May 2013 00:29:33 GMT http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/Two-jackpots-740-million-What-would-you-do-207803891.html 2013-05-17T00:29:33Z http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/Share-your-ideas-for-saving-money-64845702.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:43:19 GMT http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/Share-your-ideas-for-saving-money-64845702.html 2009-11-19T19:43:19Z http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/Hacking-expert-says-protect-your-information-now-206872691.html Now that we know the state court system's computer was hacked, what is the state going to do about it? Jesse Jones takes a look at protecting your own personal information because you may be on your own in this crisis. Fri, 10 May 2013 06:15:57 GMT http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/Hacking-expert-says-protect-your-information-now-206872691.html 2013-05-10T06:15:57Z http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/81-year-old-Seattle-woman-cheated-by-her-money-manager-206365181.html It's tough to ask someone about their finances, especially your elderly parents, but here's why you should. The family of an 81-year-old Seattle woman said she was taken advantage of by her money manager. Now they want justice, so they got Jesse. Wed, 08 May 2013 01:52:33 GMT http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/81-year-old-Seattle-woman-cheated-by-her-money-manager-206365181.html 2013-05-08T01:52:33Z http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/207777451.html Authorities warned Thursday of a scam involving an email from "Wallmart.com" that attempts to gather personal information from its recipients. Thu, 16 May 2013 21:29:27 GMT http://www.king5.com/news/consumer/207777451.html 2013-05-16T21:29:27Z