Consumer
Electric Rate Increase A Hardship For Some
Submitted by Bill Mitchell on September 5, 2008 - 3:24pm. News | Consumer | Hamilton County NewsYour household budget is going to take a hit this fall.
In addition to planned increases for water and natural gas, it will cost about 20% more to heat and cool your home with electricity beginning in October.
A TVA rate increase will be passed along and it presents a major problem for some rate payers.
Consumer Watch: The Battle for Breakfast
Submitted by WDEF News 12 and CNN on September 4, 2008 - 9:20am. News | ConsumerStarbucks battles for breakfast; TiVo announces a new product in the works. Mayfield's Dairy Cuts Jobs in Distribution System to Fight Rising Price of Milk
Submitted by WDEF on September 3, 2008 - 7:52pm. News | Consumer | McMinn County News
Mayfield Dairy in Athens is eliminating some jobs to fight the rising costs of milk production. The company is cutting about a hundred workers from its distribution centers. But the production plants won't be affected.
Gustav Oil & Gas Impact
Submitted by WDEF News 12 and CNN on September 2, 2008 - 9:45am. News | ConsumerMary Snow takes a look at Gustav's potential impact on oil and gas prices. Consumer Watch: Delaying Retirement
Submitted by WDEF News 12 and CNN on September 2, 2008 - 9:16am. News | ConsumerFinancial difficulties are forcing many Americans to delay their retirement. 
Chattanooga Realtors Say Local Homes Sales Down, Now Is Time To Buy
Submitted by Reneé LaSalle on August 26, 2008 - 4:49pm. News | Consumer | Hamilton County NewsThe Chattanooga Association of Realtors says area home sales are down 14% compared to this time last year, and down 5% from last month.
Are We Better Off Now?
Submitted by WDEF News 12 and CNN on August 26, 2008 - 10:50am. News | ConsumerFact check on GOP policies and bad economy. Do Nothing Congress Confronts Voters
Submitted by WDEF News 12 and CNN on August 25, 2008 - 12:12pm. News | ConsumerCongressman meets with constituents frustrated over gas prices. 
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