More people are coming forward looking to give to help families with medical debt, and have now helped KIRO 7 eliminate more than $5 million in medical debt for people in Western Washington.

Last month, KIRO spent $12,000 dollars and

Do you need help with a consumer problem? Jesse Jones may be able to help.

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Flying is the quickest way to travel, but sometimes it’s not the most hassle-free. With long TSA lines, annoying baggage fees and some very disturbing incidents, many would say there’s nothing friendly about the “friendly skies” these

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If you’ve received a renewal notice in the mail from Costco Wholesale, you may be wondering about your exact renewal date.

Costco sends members a renewal letter every year. My renewal month is November, but Costco mailed

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If you’ve taken steps to protect yourself from identity fraud in the wake of the Equifax data breach, you may find yourself wondering what other steps you can take.
Money expert Clark Howard has been a big

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With the economy thriving, many employers are making concerted efforts to hire more people. As fruitful as these times are for those looking for work, caution is still necessary: There are all kinds of job scams out

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When you fly, does the big crowd of people gathering at the gate stress you out? United Airlines has totally revamped its boarding process to address customer complaints.

The biggest change? United has reduced the number of

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If you’re thinking about upgrading to a new smartphone like the Samsung Galaxy Note9 or Apple iPhone XS, the best place to buy one may be at Costco Wholesale.

Never stopped by the cell phone kiosk? There’s

By JOSEPH PISANI

NEW YORK (AP) — Watch out for the 7-foot box on the doorstep. Amazon plans to sell and ship fresh, full-size Christmas trees this year.

But a live tree is no paperback book. Amazon says the Christmas

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Airbnb will help Hurricane Florence evacuees scratch one significant line item off their list − housing.

The online vacation rental portal will offer free temporary housing to displaced individuals and relief workers deployed to help

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With more and more people shopping online, UPS is looking to staff up in a big way ahead of the holidays.

RELATED: Need holiday cash? Macy’s is hiring 80,000 workers before Black Friday 2018

UPS is going

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Perhaps you’re familiar with this scenario: You visit a website on your mobile device, sometimes one you’ve never been to before or sometimes even a favorite, and in a matter of seconds you’re redirected to a page

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With the Black Friday 2018 holiday shopping season right around the corner, there’s a new way to save an extra 5% on everything you buy at Amazon, Macy’s, Sam’s Club and more.

From October 1 to December

As Hurricane Florence approaches land, scammers aren’t wasting any time.

Internet security expert Tim Helming with DomainTools said hundreds of new Florence-related domains are popping up, just as people across the country get ready to donate to relief funds.

“These

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Pensions are increasingly rare these days. The reason is simple: Offering pensions requires companies to make an expensive, long-term commitment to its retirees.

So it’s understandable that even companies that still provide a pension benefit are looking

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If you’re a Costco Wholesale member, there’s a way to save an extra 5% on your purchases through the end of the year.

From October 1 through December 31, Discover is offering a 5% cash back bonus

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In a legal first, a man has been jailed for writing fake reviews on TripAdvisor, according to news reports. The nine-month sentence capped an unusual fraud case in an Italian court in which the owner of a

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GM is recalling nearly a quarter million vehicles in the United States and Canada because of the potential for trapped gas in the brake system that could increase the risk of a crash.

RELATED: Ford recalls 2

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Phone scammers are calling Costco members with the promise of free travel vouchers, cash cards or reduced-price vacations in exchange for taking a survey.

Here’s what you need to know to stay safe…

RELATED: These are the

Two south sound drivers said different auto dealerships pulled their credit reports without their permission.

Lori Coffin went to Titus-Will Toyota in Tacoma looking for a new 4 Runner.

Coffin had financing, so she didn’t need to have her credit

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If you’re someone who pays $119 a year for an Amazon Prime membership and primarily uses it for the two-day shipping, I may have a way to save you some money.

ShopRunner is a service that provides

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If you believe the rumors, Apple will unveil not one, not two, but three new iPhones at its annual media event, which will be held Wednesday, September 12 in Cupertino, California.

But before you spend up to