Reporter: Amanda Blitz
Producer: Rana Good
Over the last few years there’s been a push to promote compact fluorescent light bulbs. They’re energy efficient and save consumers money, but they carry risks. Amanda Blitz sheds some light on the subject.

Reporter: Fahad Faruqui
Producer: Mwenda Kilemi
The swine flu is a virus that attacks your health. But a different type of virus may corrupt your work, steal your time, and cause major frustration. Fahad Faruqui has the story.

Reporter: Kelly Asmuth
Producer: Faith Abubey
In the middle of a recession, nearly 47 million people in the U.S. are without health insurance. Kelly Asmuth breaks down the options New Yorker have to get covered, particularly after graduating or getting laid off.

Reporter: Sia Nyorkor
Producer: Alison Moodie
Contributors: Ko Im and Linh Tran
Throwing a bouquet at your wedding doesn’t have to mean throwing away your life savings. Sia Nyorkor found out how brides-to-be can have their perfect day without breaking the bank.

Reporter: Linh Tran
Producer: Jessica Hopper
Having good credit allows consumers to take out loans for large expenses like homes, college tuition and cars and having no credit can put the breaks on those plans. Linh Tran tells us why having no credit can be especially tough in the economy.

Reporter: Naveen Sultan
Producer: Ivonne Snavely
Spas across the city are offering deep discounts to draw in customers. They’re offering half price specials on facials, massages, and manicures. Naveen Sultan reports on how purveyors of guilty pleasures are fighting to survive in this economy.

Reporter: Mark Kottler
Producer: Mariana Atencio
Potential home buyers are starting to take notice of low housing prices. Mark Kottler investigates whether this is a good time to buy or sell.

Reporter: Mwenda Kilemi
Producer: Jennifer Austin
The Amazon Kindle 2 has the e-book world fired up. Often referred to as the IPod of books, the gadget is expected to change the world of digital reading. Mwenda Kilemi finds out if the Kindle 2 will burn a bigger hole in your wallet than you might expect.

Reporter: Sonia Moghe
Producer: Ko Im
The economy’s unpredictable nature is causing some people to turn to psychics for financial advice. As Sonia Moghe reports, the idea might not be that crazy after all.

Reporter: Franz Strasser
Producer: Julia Bottles
Despite the recent announcement to delay the transition to all digital TV until June 12, five million U.S. households are still not ready for the switch. Franz Strasser reports on what you need to do to prepare for the new television age.