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Baby Boomers: Act Now on This Chance to Maximize Your Social Security

on May 7, 2020

This popular – and lucrative – strategy for maximizing Social Security benefits will be going away, but those who qualify can still sign up until April 29. (Don’t let SSA workers tell you otherwise.)

Lord & Taylor Settles FTC Charges in Faux Fashion Posts

on March 15, 2016

The government considers the luxury retailer’s marketing campaign — including a paid article and Instagram posts that were not labeled as advertising — to be deceptive.

Sleep Deprived? Why You’re in Good Company and What to Do About it

on March 14, 2016

Here’s what’s keeping 44 percent of American workers awake at night — and why employers are growing concerned.

This Guy Is Flying Around the World for $2,400, and You Can, Too

on March 24, 2016

This journey with stops in 10 major cities in eight different countries shows how you can get the trip of a lifetime at a deep discount.

‘Pay-by-Selfie’ Could Be Coming Soon to Your Amazon Account

on March 14, 2016

In the name of security, you may be winking, smiling or nodding your way to an online purchase in the near future.

Get Cheap Pizza and Other Tasty Deals for National Pi Day

on March 13, 2016

Attention, numbers nerds, pie and pizza lovers: Check out the math-themed challenges and cheap pizza deals galore on National Pi Day (March 14).

Uh-Oh: U.S. Credit Card Debt Soars to $917.7 Billion

on March 13, 2016

Americans increasingly whipped out their plastic to pay for purchases in 2015, sparking concern by economic analysts.

Get a Free Cone From Dairy Queen, and Help a Kid While You’re at It

on March 13, 2016

Take advantage of Free Cone Day and help the DQ raise money for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.

New Bill Aims to Ground ‘Ridiculous’ Airline Fees

on March 10, 2016

Tired of being hit with additional fees when you fly? This proposed legislation is on your side.

Olive Oil Prices Are Climbing (Again)

on March 10, 2016

You could experience sticker shock next time you pick up a bottle of olive oil at the supermarket. Here’s what’s behind the jump in price.

Daylight Savings Time Freebie at Caribou Coffee

on March 10, 2016

If just thinking about losing an hour this Sunday (March 13) makes you feel tired, take advantage of this offer for a free cuppa joe — and “spring forward.”

Hey, Book Lovers: Buy 2 Paperbacks, Get 1 Free at Barnes & Noble

on March 10, 2016

This “favorite paperbacks” sale has something for every taste — fiction, biographies, history and more. Check out the details of this limited-time bargain.

What Not to Buy at Costco (or Sam’s)

on April 16, 2021

Warehouse stores offer good deals on a great many things — but not these five. Read on.

Most American Drivers Are Leery of Self-Driving Cars

on March 10, 2016

A new AAA survey reveals that an overwhelming number of U.S. drivers are fearful of these high-tech vehicles, even though they may want to have some of the new technology in their cars.

For American Women, Glass Ceiling Is Cracked, but Still Intact

on March 9, 2016

A new index ranks 29 industrialized nations on their treatment of women in the workplace. Find out where the United States placed.

Transform Your Pale Winter Skin With a Free Spray Tan

on March 8, 2016

Tired of looking in the mirror, only to see Casper the Ghost staring back at you? Check out this deal — good through March 13.

Verizon Fined $1.35 Million for ‘Supercookies’ That Stalked Customers

on March 8, 2016

The FCC says Verizon violated the privacy of its users by following their digital movements without their consent and violated Internet transparency rules.

Apple to Pay $400 Million in Refunds to E-Book Buyers

on March 7, 2016

Apple has reached the end of the line in legal efforts to fight a lawsuit verdict that it fixed prices with book publishers. Find out how consumers will get their refunds.

Amazon to Open Another Brick-and-Mortar Bookstore

on March 7, 2016

The king of e-commerce is rumored to be planning scores of these physical bookstores, but this one in California is just the second.

Get $50-$100 Off an Apple Watch, Plus a Free $50 Gift Card

on April 7, 2020

If you’ve been on the fence about an Apple Watch purchase, this latest deal may push you over the line. But time’s ticking on this offer, so act quickly.

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