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Payday loans, some called them a quick cash solution for lower income consumers. Some said they just preyed on the poor. But Payday Loans were available if the rent was due, a kid was sick or the car died. Tonight, Liz Crenshaw reports on a new and more consumer friendly Payday Loan, this one from the Credit Union. More

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DIRDT - Kitchen Chef Knives: 8/18/08

Now you can start preparing food the right way with Kitchen Chef Knives, at least that's what the infomercial promises. But can these knives really cut it? Liz Crenshaw is checking them out for us. More

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