This is a data file meant to be read by an RSS reader. See http://www.whiotv.com/rss/index.html for more information. Consumer http://www.whiotv.com/money/index.html?rss=day&psp=money en-us Copyright 2009, WHIOTV.com WHIOTV.com 60 http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2009/01/08/business/main4707249.shtml http://www.whiotv.com/2008/1211/18253209.jpg Retailers reported dismal sales figures for December on Thursday as even Wal-Mart Stores Inc., one of the bright spots in the industry, finally buckled under the pressures of the deteriorating economy. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 10:24:27 EST http://www.whiotv.com/money/18440160/detail.html?rss=day&psp=money Dayton Power and Light customers should get ready to pay more money on their monthly bills. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 15:44:47 EST http://www.whiotv.com/news/18438003/detail.html?rss=day&psp=money Ohio Gov. Ted Strickland has signed a bill into law that requires all Ohio children to be strapped into a booster seat. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 11:24:07 EST http://www.whiotv.com/news/18428736/detail.html?rss=day&psp=money The unemployment claims systems in Ohio and at least two other states buckled this week under an onslaught of telephone calls and Web site hits from people who lost their jobs at the end of 2008. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:09:59 EST http://www.whiotv.com/money/18428730/detail.html?rss=day&psp=money A state task force is recommending that Ohio's 28 cents per gallon fuel tax be increased by 13 cents to raise more money for the state's transportation needs. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 10:11:56 EST http://www.whiotv.com/money/18423716/detail.html?rss=day&psp=money Officials with Babies R Us are recalling more than 50,000 cribs because they could strangle a baby. Tue, 6 Jan 2009 16:38:12 EST http://www.whiotv.com/money/18427453/detail.html?rss=day&psp=money Gas prices around the Miami Valley jumped back to $2 a gallon in some places on Tuesday. Wed, 7 Jan 2009 12:32:21 EST http://www.whiotv.com/new-years-resolutions/18421888/detail.html?rss=day&psp=money true http://www.whiotv.com/2009/0106/18421865.jpg Software can help you keep your finances straight and even set a budget. Are free sites online just as good as something on your computer? Thu, 8 Jan 2009 05:51:28 EST http://www.whiotv.com/money/18439191/detail.html?rss=day&psp=money true http://www.whiotv.com/2007/0112/10733153.jpg Neel Kashkari, the head of the $700 billion financial bailout, says the effort has made the U.S. financial system more stable. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 13:52:49 EST http://www.whiotv.com/money/18439387/detail.html?rss=day&psp=money true http://www.whiotv.com/2008/0314/15597957.jpg A survey says nearly 10 percent of Latino homeowners fell behind on their mortgages last year. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 14:18:25 EST http://www.whiotv.com/save-money/18436034/detail.html?rss=day&psp=money true http://www.whiotv.com/2005/0802/4799989.jpg New jobless claims fell unexpectedly last week, but the number of people continuing to seek aid rose sharply. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 09:06:53 EST http://www.whiotv.com/money/18439741/detail.html?rss=day&psp=money true http://www.whiotv.com/2008/0311/15566456.jpg A northern Alabama sheriff is in federal custody after a judge rules he deliberately fed jail inmates skimpy meals so he could make money. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 15:15:11 EST http://www.whiotv.com/money/18436625/detail.html?rss=day&psp=money true http://www.whiotv.com/2009/0108/18436587.jpg Macy's will close 11 stores throughout the United States after one of the weakest holiday seasons in years. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 08:50:08 EST http://www.whiotv.com/money/18436439/detail.html?rss=day&psp=money true http://www.whiotv.com/2008/1201/18178700.jpg President-elect Barack Obama says that without stimulus dollars, the nation's recession could go on for years. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 13:39:53 EST http://www.whiotv.com/money/18436650/detail.html?rss=day&psp=money true http://www.whiotv.com/2009/0108/18436714.jpg Wal-Mart Stores Inc.'s December sales miss analysts' expectations, and the company is cutting its earnings forecast for the fourth quarter. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 08:56:56 EST http://www.whiotv.com/baby-boomers/18438824/detail.html?rss=day&psp=money Cape Cod realtors are targeting Baby Boomers this weekend. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 13:28:17 EST http://www.whiotv.com/money/18436973/detail.html?rss=day&psp=money Basketball coaches are joining IUPUI's Ron Hunter in an effort to raise shoes for children around the world. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 09:28:58 EST http://www.whiotv.com/money/18435357/detail.html?rss=day&psp=money true http://www.whiotv.com/2008/0416/15899535.jpg A new report form a taxpayer advocate says Americans unduly spend nearly $200 billion a year to file their taxes. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 01:25:20 EST