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Think You’re Paying a Lot of Taxes? Here’s How the US Compares With Other Rich Countries

on April 17, 2016

Americans may be comforted to know that they pay less, on average, than people in most developed countries. Of course, they may get less, too.

Free Entrance to All National Parks This Week

on April 17, 2016

Enjoy the great outdoors for free. The National Park Service is waiving entrance fees at national parks across the United States this week.

Get a ‘Ramen Burger’ for as Little as 22 Cents

on April 17, 2016

Talk about the ultimate comfort food … Check out this Red Robin deal that allows you to feast on a ramen burger at a deep discount.

40,000 Verizon Workers on Strike: What it Means for Customers

on April 14, 2016

The communication giant’s efforts to prepare for this standoff may not be enough to keep the system operating smoothly.

Moms Turn to Crowdfunding to Pay for Maternity Leave

on April 14, 2016

Among industrialized countries, the United States has some of the weakest policies for supporting new parents. One of the results has been American parents-to-be reaching out on the internet for funding.

Demand for Foreign Skilled-Worker Visas Soars Past Availability

on April 13, 2016

In just five days, companies requested 236,000 special H-1B visas for non-U.S. workers — far more than the 85,000 the government has allotted. Here’s why the issue is controversial.

American Apparel Lays Off Hundreds and Eyes Outsourcing

on April 13, 2016

The former head of the struggling clothing chain says the company is now “doing exactly what American Apparel always fought against.”

Score a Free Cup of Coffee (Any Size) at Wawa

on April 13, 2016

Calling all coffee lovers: Wawa wants you to celebrate #WawaDay with a free cuppa joe — all day Thursday, April 14.

Get a Checking Account That Earns 20 Times More Than Conventional Savings

on April 12, 2016

Is your money just sitting in the bank? You could be making hundreds of dollars of interest off it with a high-yield checking account.

Buy Babies and Kids Clothes for 1 Cent at JCPenney

on April 12, 2016

The bargains don’t stop there. The struggling department store chain is betting that offering an array of products for a penny will generate sales volume and help it survive.

Need Extra Cash? This App Helps You Rent Out Your Yard (and Hot Tub)

on April 12, 2016

Much like Airbnb allows you to rent out your house, Nookzy allows you to rent out your private outdoor space by the hour.

When Is Tax Day This Year? That Depends

on January 31, 2018

Tax Day falls on a legal holiday this year, so procrastinators have a few extra days to file. Plus, find out which two states’ residents get an even longer extension.

Get Free or Cheap Sandwiches on This Little-Known National Holiday

on April 11, 2016

Tuesday, April 12, is National Grilled Cheese Day — a perfect time to score a freebie or make the ultimate comfort food at home.

College Grads Buried in Student Loan Debt, but Unwilling to Give Up Luxuries

on July 11, 2016

A new survey reveals that many grads don’t know their total student loan balance and more than a third don’t know what they pay in interest.

Hey, Ice Cream Lovers: Nosh on A Free Ben & Jerry’s Cone (or Two)

on April 10, 2016

Not only can you get one cone free, but you can stand in line for a second and a third … They’re not counting!

Netflix Rate Set to Increase for Many Subscribers

on April 10, 2016

If you’ve had Netflix for more than two years, chances are good that this rate increase will affect you. Here’s how to find out.

Why 90 Percent of American Workers Are So Stressed Out

on April 10, 2016

A survey on workplace wellness indicates that the overwhelming majority of us are so anxious about our finances it interferes with our performance.

8 Secret Ways to Save at Walmart

on October 30, 2020

Here are eight little-known tips to save you even more than Walmart’s “always low prices.” Bonus: A free $10 Walmart gift card.

Health Conscious? Here’s Why You Should Skip the Skim Milk

on April 7, 2016

A new study appears to debunk the theory that avoiding full-fat dairy products like whole milk has any health advantage. In fact, skim milk drinkers were less healthy by a couple of measures.

Federal Student Loan Repayments Are Troublingly Low

on July 11, 2016

Nearly half of borrowers are delinquent, despite the rollout of programs designed to ease their debt burden.

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