Details of “cash for appliance” programs have started to emerge in recent weeks. Here’s how to find out what your state is offering. ...

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Unemployment has caused major life changes and mental health issues for millions of Americans, a New York Times/CBS News poll found. ...

Profiles of the unemployed, perks offered to the most frequent fliers, tips for teacher gifts and other consumer-focused items from Tuesday’s Times. ...

The proposed Consumer Financial Protection Agency got another vote of support on Friday, but it probably wouldn’t cover the full range of financial products and still faces significant hurdles to winning final approval. ...

Chase recently introduced two new credit cards, the Sapphire and Sapphire Preferred, aimed at affluent households. ...

Dropping flat-panel TV prices, tracking down the source of a small phone bill charge and other consumer-focused items from the Times. ...

Banks that once handed out home loans freely are now imposing such stringent requirements that many homeowners who might want to refinance are effectively locked out. ...

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