John Shumway

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | John Shumway

Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive this weekend Since last week's storms, the already slim food pantries have been hit hard, which makes this year's food drive by the National Association of Letter Carriers that much more important. That's taking place tomorrow, and you'll be able to help, even better, you don't even need to leave your home, just take a simple walk to the mailbox. For your mail carrier, however, it's a lot of work and makes for a tough day.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | John Shumway

Protecting your loved ones from getting scammed It seems like a week doesn't go by that we aren't being warned about a new scam, and for the police departments who keep us safe, complaints about scams have become a daily occurrence. No one wants to be a victim, but people pulling off these scams have proved to be very convincing and effective. "We are getting these calls daily.

1 week ago | cbsnews.com | John Shumway

A gas expert is providing optimism for the Pittsburgh area regarding the future of gas prices. Prices have dropped below $3 a gallon in 30 states, driven by OPEC boosting its output and oil prices falling to $56 a barrel. "In fact, OPEC, over the weekend, announced that in June, they'll be increasing production by even more than expected, 400,000 barrels a day, and more oil on the market generally means lower prices," said Patrick De Haan, the head of petroleum analyst for GasBuddy.com.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | John Shumway

This week's storms have not only brought the frustration of having no power, but they are also proving expensive. We're seeing our hard-earned money that we spent on groceries literally go into the garbage, but there are things you can keep, and there is a way to get reimbursed for what you throw out. What do I need to throw out, and what can I keep? So, let's start with what you can keep and what you've got to toss.

2 weeks ago | cbsnews.com | John Shumway

Weights, measures, and saving you money When you head to the gas station, grab the gas pump, and fill up your car, is a gallon of gas truly a gallon? Or, when you head to the grocery store, order your favorite meat at the deli counter, is a pound really a pound? If finances are tight, it's certainly a good idea to know if you're getting your money's worth.