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With less than a week to go until Christmas, a new study indicates many Americans are stressed about spending all of that money. A consumer financial advocate with Credit Karma has tips on how to save.

The state’s Department of Insurance says it got a major procedural green light to make some changes that might entice insurance companies to stop dropping people’s policies and possibly resume selling homeowners coverage. Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura reports.

California’s second-largest insurance provider announced it was going to add more policies. The surprising development comes after many homeowners have struggled to insure their homes. NBC Bay Area’s Raj Mathai spoke with Consumer Investigative Reporter Chris Chmura to understand the latest developments.

The price of arabica coffee beans is up 70% this year due to droughts, frost, floods, high temperatures, say experts.

This Cyber Monday was the biggest in history. Scott Budman reports.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is weighing which proposed rules on its agenda to finalize before the end of the Biden administration.

NBC Bay Area Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura shares some recent wins from the NBC Bay Area Responds team.

The AirTag said the checked bag was inside the airport, but United Airlines said it couldn’t find it. The bag later traveled 30 miles away.

For Dan Adams, it was set to be “the vacation of a lifetime.”

For Dan Adams, it was set to be “the vacation of a lifetime.” Chris Chmura reports. 

The holiday season is here and millions of us will be flying to visit friends and family. But what happens if your luggage gets lost? Raj Mathai speaks with Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura on this.

Retailers try to tempt shoppers with Black Friday discounts. But these offers are not necessarily the best prices of the year, according to experts.

NBC Bay Area Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura shares some recent wins from the NBC Bay Area Responds team.

Hyundai owners say their cars are experiencing “excessive oil consumption” that could lead to engine failure, But there is no recall.

When your data is on the dark web, there are consequences.

When your data is on the dark web, there are consequences. Consumer Investigator Chris Chmura reports.

Frustrated fans continue to report that their Ticketmaster tickets are being transferred from their accounts without authorization. Now however, it appears new changes may be in place to stop the stealing. Chris Chmura has the details.

NBC Bay Area’s Consumer Investigative Reporter Chris Chmura spoke with Raj Mathai to learn more about Ticketmaster’s troubles and how they are impacting Bay Area residents.

Add Bobby von Merta to the long list of Bay Area viewers who are complaining to the NBC Bay Area Responds team about losing their property insurance coverage. 

Add Bobby von Merta to the long list of Bay Area viewers who are complaining to the NBC Bay Area Responds team about losing their property insurance coverage. Chris Chmura has the details.