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Consumerwatch: Eyelash extensions

A Winnipeg dermatologist says women need to keep safety in mind when seeking out the procedures.
Consumerwatch: Credit card cheques

Credit card users sometimes receive offers in the mail, such as promotional cheques, but credit experts warn consumers must always read the fine print before taking on additional debt.
Consumerwatch: Navigating new cellphone laws

New laws in Manitoba are supposed to protect customers from having their contracts changed, but some people are unsure if the new rules apply to them.
Consumerwatch: Know your recycling

The city’s recycling program in Winnipeg is more than 15 years old but some people are still confused about what to put in the recycling bin and what should go in the garbage.
Consumerwatch: Paying with your smartphone

New apps are making it possible for consumers to ditch their wallets and credit cards and instead pay for items using their smartphones. But some people question whether the risks are worth the convenience.
Consumerwatch: Changes in how people view TV programs

One in every 10 Canadian cable subscribers has switched to watching on the Internet.
Consumerwatch: Getting the most from customer service

This week’s Consumerwatch shows you how you can make customer service agents work to your advantage.
Consumerwatch: CFL bulb safety

CTV’s Karen Rocznik looks at the safety of CFL light bulbs after some have been discovered to smoke and burst into flames.
Consumerwatch: Unlocked cellphones

CTV’s Karen Rocznik looks at the pros and cons of making your smartphone a free agent on different cellphone networks.
Consumerwatch: low mortgage rates

With mortgage rates sitting at below three per cent, it’s easier now than ever to afford a home. But does that mean we should all rush into the housing market before these low rates disappear?
Consumerwatch: Food fraud
Consumerwatch: Saving for retirement
Consumerwatch: Smartphone coupon app
Consumerwatch: Hair clinic complaints
Consumerwatch: losing pennies
Consumerwatch: Customer loyalty programs
Consumerwatch: Buying gold from pawn shops
Consumerwatch: Smartphone photography versus digital camera
Consumerwatch: Securing your smartphone
Consumerwatch: New taxes, fees in 2013
Consumerwatch: Holiday wines
Consumerwatch: Airline points programs
Consumerwatch: Tablets for kids
Consumerwatch: Holiday air travel
Consumerwatch: Canadian retailers and online shopping
Consumerwatch: Winter tires
Consumerwatch: Credit card security - is your card at risk?
Consumerwatch: Extending vehicle lifespan
Consumerwatch: House prices
Consumerwatch: Generic brands

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Karen Rocznik is CTV's Consumerwatch reporter. Karen loves discovering money-saving tips for everything from shopping at the grocery store to getting the best deal on big ticket items

Follow Karen Rocznik on Twitter: @KarenRocznikCTV

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Consumerwatch: Eyelash extensions

Consumerwatch: Credit card cheques

Consumerwatch: Navigating new cellphone laws

Consumerwatch: Know your recycling

Consumerwatch: Paying with your smartphone

Consumerwatch: Changes in how people view TV programs

Consumerwatch: Getting the most from customer service

Consumerwatch: CFL bulb safety

Consumerwatch: Unlocked cellphones

Consumerwatch: low mortgage rates

ConsumerWATCH Links

Our Consumerwatch Reporter