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Comcast’s Latest Push: Charging Customers for Privacy
Ari Cetron on August 4, 2016
Should service providers be able to charge more to customers who want their digital activities to remain off-limits? The FCC is weighing the arguments.
Trump Announces His Exit from Stocks
Ari Cetron on August 4, 2016
The Republican candidate explains selling off his holdings: “I don’t like a lot of things that I see.”
Sorry, Fido: Dog Food Is Not the Fountain of Youth
Ari Cetron on August 4, 2016
The FTC goes after a company for advertising claims that its brand of dog food could dramatically extend a dog’s life.
The Job Interview Question You Can’t Ask in Massachusetts
Chris Kissell on August 4, 2016
Workers in the Bay State may see their wages rise thanks to a law that goes into effect in 2018.
Is Trade Good or Bad for Americans?
Marilyn Lewis on August 4, 2016
Free-trade deals endanger American jobs and our standard of living: Is that fact, or election-year hysteria? See what you think.
Xtreme Eating Award Winner a Guaranteed Gut-Buster
Ari Cetron on August 3, 2016
Are you ready for a burger with a full-day’s calorie allotment, three days’ worth of saturated fat and six days’ worth of sodium?
Study Examines Why Long-Term Unemployed Struggle to Get Hired
Ari Cetron on August 3, 2016
These economists conclude discrimination plays only a limited role and recommend policymakers focus on other factors.
New Service Lets Kids Watch YouTube Ad-Free, but There’s a Catch
Ari Cetron on August 3, 2016
Parents say it’s an improvement. But just because it’s ad-free doesn’t make it free — nor even completely free of ads!
10 States Where Homes Are So Cheap You Barely Need to Work
Karla Bowsher on August 3, 2016
Residents of one region can work as few as 31 hours per month and still pay their mortgage, according to a new study.
Moving to Canada After the Election? Forget This City
Chris Kissell on August 3, 2016
Does the thought of a Trump or Clinton presidency have you dreaming of life in the Great White North? Choose this city, and it might cost you.
12 Small Ways to Spend That Pay Big Quality-of-Life Dividends
Nancy Dunham on August 3, 2016
Sure, you want to be frugal, but consider spending small on things that can help you live large. Here are some that deliver a big bang for the buck.
Washington State Sues Comcast for Its ‘Near-Worthless’ Protection Plan
Ari Cetron on August 3, 2016
This is the first lawsuit to seek refunds for hundreds of thousands of Comcast’s cable customers, but the state’s attorney general alleges the company uses the same deceptive practices nationwide.
Hate Flossing? Sink Your Teeth Into This
Ari Cetron on August 2, 2016
Your dentist and dental hygienist tell you it’s a good idea to floss, and often. They may be right — but then again, maybe not.
Researchers Find a Way For Your Boss to Make You More Productive
Ari Cetron on August 2, 2016
So, that open plan office you hate? It will likely spur you to greater productivity — if you are seated near the right type of people.
Amazon Offers Free E-Book to Prime Members in August
Karla Bowsher on August 2, 2016
Amazon.com has announced six new e-books available for free or cheap in August.
Double Cash-Back Deals Extended Another Week
Karla Bowsher on August 2, 2016
Ebates.com is celebrating back-to-school season with one more week of double cash-back offers.
62 Percent of Americans Back Free College for All
Chris Kissell on August 2, 2016
A new survey also finds that nearly everybody believes college is a wise investment.
How Online Travel Agencies Influence Your Hotel Bookings
Christopher Elliott on August 2, 2016
A practice called “dimming” — which stems from conflicts between hotels and booking sites — may prevent you from seeing the best deals.
Cremations Surpass Traditional Burials in the U.S.
Ari Cetron on August 2, 2016
As Americans we are changing our after-life style. Generally speaking, cremation is cheaper and offers more interesting options for our remains than a burial plot.
Thieves Strike a Lucrative New Target in California
Ari Cetron on August 1, 2016
They are valuable, easy to steal, hard to trace and disappearing by the truckload, creating a huge headache for law enforcement and growers.
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