• Managing Your Money
  1. Shopping/store

    Retail sales rebound, spending increases

    Americans rebounded from a weak holiday season and stepped up spending on retail goods in January, an encouraging sign for the strengthening economy.

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      Check out these Valentine's Day freebies

      John Matarese reports on free cookies, desserts, and even a DVD rental.

    • Tax preparation

      Tips to find a tax preparer

      If you're nervous about preparing your own taxes, don't have time, had a major life or job change last year or simply think the tax laws are too complex, you're not alone.

      Don't Waste Your Money


      1. Check out these Valentine's Day freebies

        Check out these Valentine's Day freebies

        John Matarese reports on free cookies, desserts, and even a DVD rental.

      2. Shoppers unhappy with Target sell-outs

        Shoppers unhappy with Target sell-outs

        John Matarese explains why some women are growing  unhappy with Target's new designer lines.

      3. 'Shocking' shopping carts jolt customers

        'Shocking' shopping carts jolt customers

        John Matarese investigates a weird phenomena going on inside some big box stores.

      4. Prices rising on generic store brands

        Prices rising on generic store brands

        John Matarese explains why those store brands many of us love are no longer so cheap.

        • Used tires save money, but at what risk?

          Used tires save money, but at what risk?

          John Matarese looks into the growing popularity of used tires, as automobile tire prices soar.

        Cincinnati Jobs


        1. Find jobs in Cincinnati

          Find jobs in Cincinnati

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          • Market Summary

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          Meet John Matarese


          1. John Matarese

            John Matarese

            A veteran reporter and two-time Emmy Award winner, John is our Don't Waste Your Money consumer reporter.

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            Don't Waste Your Money


            1. Check out these Valentine's Day freebies

              Check out these Valentine's Day freebies

              John Matarese reports on free cookies, desserts, and even a DVD rental.

            2. Shoppers unhappy with Target sell-outs

              Shoppers unhappy with Target sell-outs

              John Matarese explains why some women are growing  unhappy with Target's new designer lines.

            3. 'Shocking' shopping carts jolt customers

            4. Prices rising on generic store brands

              Business News


              1. Freedom Center to be annexed

                Freedom Center to be annexed

                9 News has learned that the financially-troubled National Underground Freedom Center in downtown Cincinnati is about to receive new oversight, but it comes from a familiar source.

              2. US approves Google's Motorola bid

                • Apple stock breaks $500 level

                  • GE Aviation expanding, adding jobs

                    Angie's List


                    1. Angie's List:Keep Valentines roses fresh

                      Angie's List:Keep Valentines roses fresh

                      John Matarese has a florist's secret for keeping those Valentine's Day flowers fresh longer

                    2. Angie's List: Signs car needs service

                      Angie's List: Signs car needs service

                      John Matarese reports on signs your car may have a problem, especially during this wet winter that has been rough on cars.

                    3. Angie's List: Is your insurance current?

                      • Watch for these new bank fees in 2012