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ENG offers new consumer magazines (AME Info)

ENG Media has ventured in print media with its first two consumer magazines, recently launched in the UAE market. Produced and published in the UAE, the offerings include a men's weekly title, 'IQ' and a celebrity gossip magazine 'Insider'.

DC consumer advocate asks Verizon for commitment (WTOP Radio Network)

The city's consumer advocate on utility affairs says she will back out of a rate settlement with Verizon if the company fails to show it's actively pursuing expansion of a fiber-optic network into the city.

Late payments on consumer loans remain high (Sun-Sentinel)

Late payments on consumer loans dipped slightly in the first three months of the year, but remained at a level not seen since the early 1990s.

Choosing a new credit card (The State)

Low interest rates may offer a good time to apply for a new, or even first, credit card. Several considerations, such as interest rate and fees, should come into play, however, before a consumer signs on to a new credit card. Several good Web sites provide useful information related to credit card selection and use. Here are a few: • Bankrate.com ( www.bankrate.com ): Contains 13 tips for ...

Deutsche Bank Still Running for Citigroup Unit, Bild Reports (Bloomberg.com)

July 5 (Bloomberg) -- Deutsche Bank AG is the last German bank in the running for Citigroup Inc .'s consumer lending unit, Bild reported, without saying where it obtained the information.