This is a data file meant to be read by an RSS reader. See http://www.thebostonchannel.com/rss/index.html for more information. TheBostonChannel.com - Money null Consumer News http://www.thebostonchannel.com/consumer/index.html?rss=bos&psp=money en-us Copyright 2008, Internet Broadcasting Systems, Inc null TheBostonChannel.com 60 Vacationers Pitch Tents At Local Campgrounds http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/16924957/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2008/0718/16925012.jpg Looking for less-expensive vacations, some people are choosing to pitch a tent close to home. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 18:18:56 EDT Pump Patrol: Find Lowest Prices http://www.thebostonchannel.com/consumer/4920592/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2008/0421/15946130.jpg As gas prices continue their skyward climb, Pump Patrol is helping you find the best deals. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 08:45:16 EDT Local Starbucks On Chopping Block http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/16920498/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2008/0326/15712006.jpg Seven of the Starbucks stores that are closing are in Massachusetts, the company announced Friday. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:43:13 EDT Gas Prices Drop 1 Cent After Hitting Record http://www.thebostonchannel.com/automotive/16919922/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2008/0709/16832443.jpg It's barely noticeable, but there is some relief at the gas pump Friday morning. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:47:49 EDT Fla. Officer Fired For Demanding Free Coffee http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/16919787/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2008/0718/16919784.jpg A Florida police lieutenant is fired after being accused of threatening Starbucks employees into giving him free coffee and tea. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:42:54 EDT Innovative GM Windshield May Help Aging Eyes http://www.thebostonchannel.com/automotive/16919755/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2008/0601/16449857.jpg General Motors researchers are working on a windshield that combines lasers, infrared sensors and cameras. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:40:46 EDT Electronics Giant To Move To Mass. http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/16919324/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2008/0718/16919362.jpg Andover town officials say Dutch company Royal Philips Electronics NV is relocating its North American headquarters to town. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:32:09 EDT Have You Locked In Oil Rate? http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/16914894/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:40:56 EDT Towns Find Ways To Reduce Pain At Pumps http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/16914096/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money Falling oil prices may not bring relief from high gas prices in Massachusetts for quite a while. So some local towns are taking it upon themselves to reduce the pain at the pump. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:20:46 EDT Salmonella Scare Has Shoppers Changing Habits http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/16918928/detail.html?rss=bos&psp=money true http://www.thebostonchannel.com/2008/0605/16512924.jpg A salmonella scare linked to tomatoes has prompted a lot of people to change their grocery habits, a new poll says. Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:57:05 EDT