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Consumers in credit trouble not seeking counseling

Exploding interest rates, reckless spending, 5-figure debt. For thousands of credit card users, the writing was on the wall.

Now, it appears they're ignoring the writing on their card statements.

Despite federal regulations passed two years ago that require card-issuers to print the toll-free numbers of credit counseling agencies on every credit card statement, the National Foundation for Credit Counseling said its member agencies have only received 150,000 calls generated from credit card statements.

Wine deliveries bill passes in Tennessee

Wine deliveries bill passes in Tennessee

A Tennessee bill that would allow wine to be shipped to every home in the state is now up to the Governor.

The bill allows direct wine shipments from retailers to consumers -- even in cities that currently only allow liquor-by-the-drink sales.

Governor Bill Haslam is expected to sign the bill.

Photo courtesy Flickr user Mr. T in DC.

Pastner's lucky St. Jude tie goes on auction block

Pastner's lucky St. Jude tie goes on auction block

Dubbed as a lucky charm for him during their C-USA and NCAA tournament runs, the University of Memphis head basketball coach, Josh Pastner has donated his Fireworks of Hope tie to help raise funds for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

He autographed the tie, “This tie was our good luck charm. Go Tigers!”

Tigers fans can own a piece of history while helping fight childhood cancer. To access the auction, click here. 

The auction ends Sunday, April 10.

Good deals abound at Highland Clothing Sale

Good deals abound at Highland Clothing Sale

If you are looking for a great deal on spring clothes, skip the mall and head straight to the Highland Clothing Sale.

This year's spring sale offers hundreds of gently used dresses, dress pants, spring sweaters, pjs and play clothes. If a child wears it, you will find it at this sale. The best news is cosignors discount their items from 1/3 to 1/4 of what they paid for them. This year's sale includes items from Gymboree, Gap, Ralph Lauren, Children's Place and hundreds of other name brand stores. You can also find loads of baby furniture, bedding and even toys.

The sale is located at the Highand Church of Christ at 400 Houston Levee Rd. in Cordova. Friday shopping begins at 9 a.m. and goes until 6 p.m. Saturday is half-price day. Shopping begins at 9 a.m. and goes until 1 p.m. Organizers take cash, checks and credit cards.

Live Christmas trees on sale at farmers’ market

If you’re looking to bring some fresh holiday cheer into your home this year, the folks at the Millington Farmers’ Market would like to help out.

Even though the market officially closed in October, the National Petty Officers’ Association and the local Kiwanis Club are on hand, selling live Christmas trees.

Searching for best bargains on Black Friday

Mid-Southerners will be lined up early Friday morning trying to get the best deals during stores’ annual Black Friday sales.

In fact, in an effort to stretch the holiday shopping season a little further, some national chains are ditching Black Friday altogether. The Gap, Walmart and Sears are opening up stores across the country on Thanksgiving night.

Swap broken Christmas lights for new, earth-friendly lights

The Home Depot wants to help you get rid of those tangled strands of broken Christmas lights and put some new eco-friendly lights on your tree this year.

For the third year, Home Depot is sponsoring its Eco Options Christmas Light Trade In event. People can trade in their own lights and get a coupon worth three dollars off of a string of LED lights.