Posts by Michael Koretzky
Internships Aren’t Just for the Young
Aug 23, 2010 - Unemployed older workers can't find jobs, so they're applying for internships and competing with college students.
Mixed Signals: Your Internet Access Isn’t as Fast as Your ISP Says It Is
Aug 23, 2010 - A new FCC study shows that your access to the Internet is up to 50 percent slower than advertised.
Where to Enjoy the Least Taxing Vacations
Aug 20, 2010 - A new study lists the vacation destinations with the best and worst travel taxes. And there are some surprises.
Riding the Wave: How Healthcare Is Faring This Summer
Aug 18, 2010 - Consumer confidence in the healthcare system is still low, a quarter of Americans are skipping medical care because of the cost, and even government is cutting benefits. Here's what you can do.
Drivers Put the Brakes on Their Car Insurance
Aug 18, 2010 - The Geico Gecko may be cute, but customers' satisfaction with their car insurance policies is getting ugly.
Want a High-Paying Job with Great Benefits? You Need Uncle Sam
Aug 13, 2010 - Federal workers not only receive better benefits than private employees, they're now paid better, too.
Travel is About to Get Easier – In the Air and On the Ground
Aug 11, 2010 - Federal rules may force airlines to make travel easier, while a new survey may persuade hotel chains to provide nicer rooms.
Are You In or Out? Just a Few More Days to Decide
Aug 10, 2010 - Starting next week, if you want overdraft protection for your debit card, you must "opt in." But should you?
Is That Your Family? Next Year, Your Boss May Ask You to Prove It
Aug 09, 2010 - With healthcare costs set to rise next year, your employer will still cover you – but you'll have to prove your family is really your own.
Taxes: Death of the Refund Anticipation Loan?
Aug 08, 2010 - IRS stops aiding and abetting tax preparers in making high interest loans to those Americans who can least afford them.
Credit Card Abuse: Progress, But Not Perfection
Aug 04, 2010 - Since new laws were passed to protect consumers against abusive credit card practices, a recent study reveals things have gotten better, but they're far from perfect.
