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Have a Hankering for Super Fresh Food? 3 Great Options

on May 2, 2015

From farmers markets to a food co-op, finding locally grown food is easier than ever. Here’s the skinny.

When Fido Has a Craving: One-Hour Pet Supply Delivery

on May 2, 2015

Petco is jumping into the super-fast delivery business, but for now only certain urban creatures will have access.

Another Credit Card Scam, and 3 Ways to Protect Yourself

on May 1, 2015

Fraudsters have some savvy techniques to try and get you to turn over the three- or four-digit security pin code on the back of your credit card.

Why Parents are Saving Less for Kids’ College

on May 1, 2015

Despite soaring college costs, and best intentions, under half of parents save for their kids higher education, and the amount saved is down.

Store Your Produce — and More of It — without Refrigeration

on May 1, 2015

The traditional root cellar gets a modern makeover. Could it help solve your cold storage issues?

Fashionistas, Beware: Apple Watch May Choke on Ink

on April 30, 2015

Turns out the smartwatch is confused by some relatively common anomalies on the skin, including tattoos. Here’s the scoop.

Professor Attempts to Flunk His Entire Business Class

on April 29, 2015

Disgusted prof says students were cheating, behaved rudely and hardly qualified to run a Kool-Aid stand. But school officials won’t let his across-the-board F grades stand.

Can Your Car be Controlled From Afar? Hackers Plan a Demo

on April 29, 2015

Researchers claim they can wirelessly hack the digital network of a car or truck, and they’ll show how easy it is at a conference this summer.

How to Help Nepal Earthquake Victims (and Not Charity Scammers)

on April 28, 2015

The quake killed thousands, left many more homeless, with a shortage of food and clean water. If you want to contribute to relief efforts, make sure your money is going to those in need. Here’s how.

The Restaurant Chain That Just Said No to GMO

on April 28, 2015

While the debate over the safety of genetically modified foods continues to rage, this national chain has become GMO free, leading the way in the industry.

Warning: Don’t Use These Fonts on Your Resume

on April 28, 2015

The typeface you select for your resume can speak volumes about you as a person and prospective employee, so choose carefully. (Find out which one is the equivalent of “putting on sweatpants” to an interview.)

Mortgage Servicer Must Pony Up Millions for Bad Behavior

on April 27, 2015

The government says this company “harassed and threatened” borrowers who were struggling to save their homes.

For-Profit College Chain Shutters Operations

on April 27, 2015

Here’s what led to the abrupt closure of the schools, and the displacement of more than 16,000 students.

When Cost is No Object… A Look at the Four Seasons Jet

on April 27, 2015

With trips starting at $106,000 per person, the private jet offers affluent fliers a lavish hotel experience in the sky.

Report: Millennials Relying Heavily on the ‘Bank of Mom and Dad’

on April 24, 2015

Nearly 40 percent of millennials get financial help from their folks — for everything from cell phone bills to gym memberships.

Pay Someone to Do Your Taxes? New Study May Make You Reconsider

on April 24, 2015

‘Mystery shoppers’ who used paid tax preparers in two states turned up an appalling error rate.

Go Figure: Starbucks offers $50 Gift Card — for $200

on April 24, 2015

Seems wacky, but the coffee chain has made similar offers in the past, and customers went for it.

In Reversal, Comcast to Walk Away From Mega-Merger with Time Warner

on April 23, 2015

Why the $45 billion merger between the two cable and Internet giants hit the skids, and why that is good news for consumers.

The Well Runneth Dry: States Where Water is in Short Supply

on April 23, 2015

California is in severe drought. But there are eight more U.S. states that are also running out of water.

Why the IRS Hung Up on 8 Million Taxpayers

on April 23, 2015

How the top U.S. tax official explained the egregious lapses in IRS service during the 2015 filing season.

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