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Real Deal: Overdraft

08/03/2009

You pay with your debit card because you have enough money in your bank account. But then all of a sudden - overdraft, but why? 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan has the Real Deal on what banks are doing -- that's legal-- to get more fees from you. [Full Story]

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07/27/09 - Real Deal: Mortgage refinance mess

It's a mortgage mess! While many homeowners are buzzing about possible new deals on their mortgages, it turns out--many are getting scammed out of big bucks on those loan modifications! How do you make sure you're not the next victim? Hank Phillippi Ryan has the 'Real Deal.' [full story]

07/13/09 - Real Deal: Foreclosure foul-ups

Thousands of hopeful homebuyers are losing the deal of their dreams. Hank Phillippi Ryan found a new court ruling has purchases strangled by red tape. If you're in the market for a new home, better get the "Real Deal." [full story]

07/06/09 - Real Deal: Tagged

You open a friendly e-mail from a pal and it says they want to show you photos! But what's really going to happen if you say yes? 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan found: instead of looking at snapshots, you're looking at big trouble! For the scoop on Tagged.com, she's got the 'Real Deal.' [full story]

06/29/09 - Real Deal: Free cell phone

Free cell phone service and discounts on your landline phone? Sound too good to be true? It's no scam! 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan found a little known program that could have you saving big bucks. Here's the real deal. [full story]

06/09/09 - Overcharged at Starbucks

Starbucks customers.. taking some lumps due to a venti-sized glitches in the coffee chain's accounting system. If you bought coffee or anything else from one of 7,000 stores nationwide, you were overcharged! So how did it happen and what happens now? 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan has the "Real Deal." [full story]

06/09/09 - Real Deal: Stop the Scammers

Think you'd recognize a counterfeit check? Bet you wouldn't! So many people are getting ripped off by them and the Feds are fighting back. Hank's been warning you about this and now you can take some action! Here's the Real Deal. [full story]

04/06/09 - Real Deal: Odometer Fraud

The higher the number on the odometer, the lower the value of the car, every driver knows that. So when the Dunn's found this low mileage SUV for sale, they snapped it right up. [full story]

03/26/09 - Real Deal: Liquidation lesson

We're all looking for a fabulous bargain and when liquidation sales offer those huge discounts it seems like it's got to be a great deal. But Hank Phillippi Ryan's done some secret shopping and before you pull out your wallet she says: better get the real deal! [full story]

02/23/09 - Real Deal: Skyrocketing APRs

You put it on your card -- and you pay your bill on time, but your interest rate could still skyrocket. Can they do that? 7's Hank Phillippi Ryan has the answers in the Real Deal. [full story]

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