Mind and Money
Woman denied credit, told she's dead
A local woman trying to refinance her mortgage got the shock of her life when she learned her credit report had her listed as dead. To make matters worse, the 78 year old had just survived a battle that nearly killed her.
Housing collapse turning home owners into reluctant landlords
The down housing economy has driven many locals into becoming reluctant landlords - renting homes they cannot afford to sell or renting out rooms in their homes to help cover costs.
Old tech gadgets could put money in your pocket
Did you just upgrade to a new cell phone? Is your old iPod sitting unused in a drawer? Your old electronics could be worth cash from Web sites that make getting rid of your old tech toys easy while putting some money in your pocket.
Senate passes unemployment, homebuyer extensions
The U.S. Senate has unanimously voted to extend federally-paid unemployment benefits to 20-weeks for states with unemployment rates 8.5 percent or higher. Oregon and Washington both meet that mark.
Special Report: Getting men back to work
As America approaches the first time in its history with more woman than men in the workforce, KATU has this special report.
Credit-card rates shoot up before new law takes effect
Credit-card companies are rushing to raise rates and tack on extra fees ahead of a law slated to take effect Feb. 22 that is supposed to limit such moves in the future. In some cases, rates are doubling to as high as 30 percent or more, even for people who pay their bills on time.
Oregon's first tax amnesty program underway
Are you an Oregon taxpayer who needs to file or amend a tax return to report back taxes? If so, you can pay those taxes and get a break on fees during the state's first amnesty program - if you qualify.
Credit card interest hikes: 'I'm a little disgusted'
Being a responsible credit card holder isn't enough to keep your interest fee from jumping.
It really is 'free chicken day' at KFC
Get one free piece of KFC chicken all day Monday, Oct. 26, at participating restaurants nationwide. This new free chicken giveaway follows a failed coupon campaign in June, where two KFC customers sued. This one, according to random samplings, is the real deal - though you may not get the piece of chicken you're after.
Deadline looming for home buyers' tax credit
Last-minute home buyers are scrambling to take advantage of the federal government's tax credit before it expires next month. And some experts think the deadline could actually jump-start the local real estate market.