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Reader interaction: Tell us about your experience with credit card debt

Have you climbed your way out of credit card debt? How did you do it?

E-cigarettes gaining steam amid calls for a ban

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Electronic cigarettes that look like the real thing and but don't contain tobacco are gaining steam despite calls for a ban of the battery-powered devices.

Consumer confidence up in August

NEW YORK (AP) — A surprise jump in consumer confidence Tuesday gave stocks a modest lift, but the gains were kept in check as investors remain cautious about the economy. Retailers like Macy's Inc. and Best Buy Co.

Radiator diagnostic could be $15 scam

Dear Tom and Ray: My wife went to a quickie oil-change place, and they told her that her radiator cap needed to be replaced because it wasn't holding pressure anymore. She called me and asked if she should let them replace it.

Selling gold? It's worth your time to shop around first

Finding a place to buy your old or unwanted gold isn't a problem — there's a gold-buying business on practically every corner. But if you're trying to get the most money possible for your gold, selling at the first business you pass is a no-no.

Quaker cemeteries remain in Stroudsburg

Q. I am interested in finding out about the history of that small cemetery on the corner of Eighth and Ann streets. Can you help me?

We want to hear your money-saving tips

Your wallet is nearly empty, and you have four days until your next check. Many people are in this stressful situation. We want to know what your tips are for saving money during these tough economic times.

His happy retirement is tied to BP's fate

DEAR BRUCE: I retired from Atlantic Richfield (ARCO) after 35 years of employment. I was receiving my pension and health insurance benefits from ARCO until a few years ago, when ARCO merged into BP.