Educate Yourself Before Buying Extended Warranty

Manufacturers and retailers often suggest that paying extra for an extended warranty is buying peace of mind. But many consumer experts and shoppers say that's certainly not always the case. Read on for four things to remember about extended warranties and service contracts.

Agencies seek comment on proposed regulatory capital standards related to adoption of Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 166 and 167

Agencies seek comment on proposed regulatory capital standards related to adoption of Statements of Financial Accounting Standards No. 166 and 167

FTC Settlement Bars Seller’s Deceptive ‘Biodegradable’ Claims

A retailer of rayon towels will be barred from making false claims that mislead consumers into thinking that its products are "biodegradable," under a proposed settlement with the Federal Trade Commission.

Former Sand and Gravel Subcontractor Sentenced to 5 Years in Prison After Conspiracy and Bribery Conviction in Connection with a Levee Reconstruction Project

A former sand and gravel subcontractor was sentenced today to serve five years in prison and to pay a $5,000 criminal fine by U.S. District Judge Carl J. Barbier after being convicted by a federal jury of conspiracy and bribery in connection with a $16 million hurricane protection project for the reconstruction a New Orleans levee, the Department of Justice announced today.

Indiana Sex Offender Charged with Production of Child Pornography

Previously convicted sex offender Rickie L. Rarey, of Bloomington, Indiana, was charged with six counts of production of child pornography and one count of committing a child exploitation felony while required to register as a sex offender.

Florida Police Officer, Two Others Charged in Crime Stoppers Scam

City of Miami Police Officer Wayne Fortella and two civilian associates, Kurt Burgess and Ainsworth Stanley, were charged with wire fraud and conspiring to commit wire fraud by scheming to collect Crime Stoppers rewards to which they were not entitled.

Army Officer, Two Civilians Charged in Multi-Million Dollar Fraud Scheme

A federal grand jury in Greenbelt, Maryland indicted a U.S. Army warrant officer and other defendants on charges that they defrauded several companies in a scheme involving multi-million dollar contracts.

Pennsylvania Serial Robber Indicted

Gary Grant, of Darby, Pennsylvania, was indicted for allegedly robbing seven businesses in Philadelphia.

Indiana Man Indicted in Cross Burning Incident

Bruce Mikulyuk, of Mishawaka, Indiana, was indicted for interfering with the housing rights of another using fire in the commission of a felony in connection with burning a cross at the home of an African-American man and a white woman.

Indiana Sex Offender Charged with Production of Child Pornography

Previously convicted sex offender Rickie L. Rarey, of Bloomington, Indiana, was charged with six counts of production of child pornography and one count of committing a child exploitation felony while required to register as a sex offender.

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