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Consumer Reports Doesn’t Recommend Gift Cards — Here’s Why

on December 18, 2014

Although gift cards are the go-to gift, they have a lot of drawbacks. We’ll tell you why cash or a check may be a better option.

Federal Watchdog says Sprint Allowed Millions in Unauthorized Charges on Consumers’ Bills

on January 29, 2015

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has filed suit against the country’s third-largest wireless carrier for alleged phone bill cramming.

Java Hack: Coffee Lovers Outsmart Keurig’s K-Cup Technology

on December 18, 2014

It seems that all you need is the top of a Keurig K-Cup, scissors and tape, and you can hack Keurig’s new coffee maker into brewing whatever off-brand coffee you want.

Amazon Launches Its Own Line of Diapers and Wipes for Prime Babies

on December 17, 2014

The e-commerce giant is selling diapers and baby wipes under the Amazon Elements brand, exclusively to Prime members.

Nearly 1 in 5 Americans Say They’ll Die in Debt

on December 16, 2014

A new survey reveals that 18 percent of Americans think they’ll be saddled with debt for the rest of their lives.

Many Drinkers No Longer Pop a Top on These 7 Beers

on December 16, 2014

Craft beer sales are up, while sales of Budweiser, Miller and Milwaukee’s Best have substantially declined.

Many Undergrads Are Clueless About Their Student Loan Debt

on December 16, 2014

A new report reveals that many college students don’t understand how they’re paying for college or how much student loan debt they’ve taken on.

America Is Getting Lazier and Fatter

on December 15, 2014

A new report reveals a rise in obesity and inactivity. It also ranks the nation’s health on a state-by-state basis. Find out who made the list for America’s most (and least) healthy states.

The Best Places to Work in the US in 2015

on December 15, 2014

Google tops Glassdoor’s list of the 50 best places to work. Did your employer make the cut?

Recovery From the Great Recession Has Not Been Colorblind

on December 15, 2014

A Pew study found that the net worth of white households is 10 times that of Hispanics and 13 times that of blacks.

The States Where the Best (and Worst) Drivers Live

on December 12, 2014

Check out where your state ranks when it comes to good (and really bad) driving.

Suspected Package Thief Gets a Stinky Surprise

on December 12, 2014

D.C. couple plan sweet (and smelly) revenge.

Federal Watchdog Goes After Student Debt Relief Scams

on December 12, 2014

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has accused two firms of tricking struggling student loan borrowers into paying high fees to receive help they can get on their own for free.

Survey: Spending on Gifts Is the Biggest Source of Holiday Stress

on December 11, 2014

A new survey also reveals that men are twice as likely as women to be grumpy during the holiday season.

Did You Buy Sensa? You Could Be Getting a Refund Check in the Mail

on December 11, 2014

The Federal Trade Commission is mailing $26 million in refund checks to nearly a half million customers.

These Cities Have the Hottest Job Prospects Early in 2015

on December 11, 2014

A new employment outlook survey reveals the best (and worst) cities for job seekers in the first quarter of next year.

1 in 3 Americans Are Shopping Online at Work

on March 3, 2021

Many Americans shop online while at work, and a large number of bosses are OK with it — to a point.

HBO Will Launch Stand-Alone Streaming Service in Time for ‘Game of Thrones’

on December 10, 2014

The premium cable network’s new streaming service for non-cable customers reportedly should be ready to go in April, in time for the season premiere of its hit fantasy show.

Buyer Beware: Retailers’ Online Prices Aren’t Always Cheaper

on December 10, 2014

A consumer organization recently did a spot-check of products to see how retailers’ online and in-store prices compared. The results may surprise you.

Many Students Take More Than 4 Years to Earn a Bachelor’s Degree

on December 9, 2014

A new report found that the on-time graduation rate for students at public universities is very low.

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