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What Does the Charter-Time Warner Deal Mean for You?

on May 27, 2015

The mega-merger looks to be good for the cable companies’ bottom line, but the jury remains out on it’s impact on customers. Here’s why.

Another For-Profit Joins FTC’s List of Disgraced Colleges

on June 5, 2015

This Georgia-based school allegedly deceived students with claims about the college’s career training and credit transfers.

Fashion Forward: Nordstrom Offers ‘Shop-By-Text’

on May 26, 2015

The upmarket retailer gets out in front with tech that allows customers to connect with personalized sales staff and “view and buy seamlessly.”

Amazon Targets Etsy Market

on May 26, 2015

In what could be a David and Goliath tale, the giant online retailer seeks to capture the buyers and sellers who populate the handmade goods market.

Food Porn? Guess What Chili’s Pays to Shine its Buns

on May 23, 2015

Apparently, food beautification has become worth big investments in the digital age. Here’s why.

Functional Chic: Bracelet Doubles as a Tiny Tool Belt

on May 23, 2015

Wear 29 tools on your wrist and take it through airport security with no problem.

Online Retailer Tosses Out Bosses in Favor of ‘Holacracy’

on May 24, 2015

Will ditching the traditional boss-employee management system work? Some workers are not sticking around to find out.

Hey, Cowboys! Iconic Texas Ranch Hitting Market for $725M

on May 24, 2015

Heirs to one of the oldest and largest working ranches in the country have agreed to sell the property. Here’s what the Texas-sized price tag will get you.

Credit Reporting Firms Agree to Consumer-Friendly Changes

on May 21, 2015

Find out how a multistate agreement with the big three credit reporting agencies will help prevent fraud and mistakes from crippling your ability to borrow.

Today’s Babies Are Racking Up Serious Screen Time

on May 21, 2015

One-third of babies are tapping away on smartphones and other mobile media devices before they can walk, a survey says. Read on for more of their findings.

Theft of Debit Card Data at ATMs is Soaring: What You Need to Know

on May 21, 2015

While retailers are cracking down on fraud at the checkout counter, ATM debit card theft has skyrocketed to its highest level in 20 years.

Most Students Expect Parents’ Financial Help After College

on May 21, 2015

Graduation is no longer the point at which most parents expect to cut off their kids, a survey shows.

McDonald’s to Trim Down Drive-Thru Menu

on May 21, 2015

Folks in a big hurry will be happy to know the move is aimed at bringing down wait times from the current average of 3 minutes, 9 seconds!

FTC: Sham Cancer Charities Bilked Donors Out of $187 million

on May 20, 2015

Here’s what the government says operators used the money for instead of medicine, hospice care and other support they claimed to provide for cancer patients.

PayPal Accused of Deceptive Ads, Abusive Charges, Illegal Billing

on May 20, 2015

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants PayPal to refund consumers $15 million and pay a $10 million fine for an array of bad practices.

Could This Belt Help You Lose Weight?

on May 20, 2015

A new device monitors your behavior — good, bad or ugly — and helps remind you what you need to do. Here’s the skinny.

You’ll Be Stunned by the Projected Cost of Obesity

on May 19, 2015

If all the overweight American kids go on to become overweight adults, we have a problem, according to new research by the Brookings Institution.

Patriot’s Brady Sanctioned by NFL, Rewarded by Fans

on May 19, 2015

“Deflategate,” which led to a four-game suspension of star quarterback Tom Brady, has had an impact on merchandise sales — just not the one you might expect.

Wal-Mart: Both the Most Popular and the Most Hated

on May 19, 2015

Love it or hate it, more than half of U.S. shoppers frequented the retail giant in March, driving it to the top of the list of the most popular stores in America.

Wal-Mart Rolls Out Cheap Shipping to Vie With Amazon

on May 16, 2015

The retail giant will test a new, unlimited shipping service this summer. At half the price of Amazon Prime, would you switch to Wal-Mart?

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