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The Perfect Gift for a Netflix Lover?
Karla Bowsher on December 17, 2015
Tend to doze off while watching Netflix? These socks send a signal to your TV that automatically pauses your show. Best of all, you can make them yourself.
Creeped Out By How Much Online Giants Seem to Know About You?
Ari Cetron on December 17, 2015
A bill under consideration in Congress could create a ‘do not track’ registry and enforcement mechanisms to limit collection and use of personal information.
Lawsuit Claims Popular Hair Product Makes Women Go Bald
Krystal Steinmetz on December 17, 2015
A celebrity-endorsed hair product line is entangled in a class-action lawsuit as hundreds of women allege that the products caused scalp irritation, rashes and baldness.
This Invention Could Dramatically Cut Your Laundry Costs
Ari Cetron on December 17, 2015
The patent-pending product could reduce water and detergent costs by 95 percent — eventually.
Obamacare Enrollment Deadline Extended by 48 Hours
Karla Bowsher on December 16, 2015
The government has extended the deadline to sign up for health insurance and have coverage in place on Jan. 1. Find out more.
10 Fun, Funky, Affordable Holiday Gifts for Your Best Girlfriends
Nancy Dunham on December 16, 2015
These friends are so important, but resources are limited. Here are some ways to show appreciation for your “besties” without blowing your budget.
Still Hanging on to Your Old ‘Star Wars’ Toys? You Could Be Sitting on a Gold Mine
Krystal Steinmetz on December 15, 2015
With “Star Wars” mania reaching a fevered pitch, some old plastic action figures and other memorabilia related to the space opera are fetching a pretty penny at auction
Now That’s Power: New Smartphone Promises 15-Day Battery Life
Krystal Steinmetz on December 15, 2015
This $240 smartphone from a Chinese maker isn’t the fanciest, but if its claims are accurate, its battery life makes it a power ninja compared to your Samsung Galaxy or iPhone.
Tired of Cattle Class, But Flying in Business Is Too Pricey?
Krystal Steinmetz on December 15, 2015
American Airlines is launching a seat category for international flights that offers passengers more space and more perks than economy (free alcohol, to name one) but at a lower price than business class.
Is the Office Holiday Party a Dying Tradition?
Karla Bowsher on December 15, 2015
Nearly one-third of businesses will skip the traditional office party this year. Find out what is behind the decision.
New Female Billionaires Now Outpacing Males
Karla Bowsher on December 15, 2015
The number of extremely wealthy women has grown nearly sevenfold over the past two decades. Find out why.
U.S. Tax Revenues Among Lowest in Survey
Karla Bowsher on December 15, 2015
A new report says corporate taxpayers continue to find ways to pay less in taxes, leaving individuals to pick up the tab.
It’s All the Rage: Toys That Bolster Kids’ STEM Abilities
Marilyn Lewis on May 28, 2020
Here are fun gifts that encourage kids to explore science, technology, engineering and math — and could pique their interest in a career in one of these lucrative and critical fields. (It’s never too early to start!)
Ask Stacy: Am I Responsible for My Ex’s Loan?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
When this reader got divorced, her husband got their motor home. Too bad he wasn’t also awarded the loan that went with it.
US Treasury Struggles — and Stalls — Over Which Woman Will Appear on the $10 Bill
Krystal Steinmetz on December 14, 2015
The Treasury secretary has been inundated with input as Americans enthusiastically argue for the women they believe should grace the currency.
Survey: Money Stress Taints Holidays for Majority of U.S. Workers
Krystal Steinmetz on December 14, 2015
Budgetary anxiety afflicts nearly two-thirds of workers this time of year, but the good news is that they are working on beating the holiday-spending blues.
For These Pizzas, the Missing Ingredient is Convenience, CEO Says
Krystal Steinmetz on December 14, 2015
The new head of Pizza Hut’s parent company says speed and ease now matter more than food quality in the struggling chain’s bid to compete.
2015 Was a Depressing Year on Facebook
Karla Bowsher on December 14, 2015
This year has been punctuated by violence and upheaval, and Facebook chatter reflects that fact. Read the sobering list of 2015’s most talked-about topics.
Is Your ‘On-Time’ Holiday Package Delivery In Trouble?
Karla Bowsher on December 14, 2015
UPS and FedEx on-time delivery rates are down this holiday season. Is your package doomed to arrive late?
How to Prevent Stress From Triggering Alzheimer’s
Karla Bowsher on December 14, 2015
Older adults are more than twice as likely to develop an impairment that often precedes Alzheimer’s disease, a study finds. Here is what you can do to try to prevent such an outcome.
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