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Inspector General to IRS: Focus Audits on Wealthiest Americans
Krystal Steinmetz on November 24, 2015
A new report says the Internal Revenue Service is spending too much time and effort auditing rich Americans when it should be going after the uber-rich, where the big money is.
12 Overlooked Costs of Renting an Apartment
Allison Martin on November 24, 2015
If you’re planning to rent an apartment, the advertised rate may not be your only cost. Here are some expenses commonly overlooked by new renters.
Are Expensive Sneakers Really Better?
Karla Bowsher on November 24, 2015
A cheap pair of running shoes might suit you as well as an expensive pair, a new study finds. Which brands are rated best?
33 Million Americans Will Break Thanksgiving Tradition
Karla Bowsher on November 24, 2015
More than 10 percent of the U.S. population is projected to skip a longstanding Thanksgiving practice this year. Why are they doing it?
Ask Stacy: Should I File Bankruptcy? If I Do, Should I Feel Guilty?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
A reader has been advised to file bankruptcy but doesn’t feel right about avoiding her debts. Should she feel guilty about filing bankruptcy? Would you?
Massive Drug Company Merger Adds Up to Major Tax Benefits (for Them)
Krystal Steinmetz on November 24, 2015
A $160 billion pharmaceutical company merger will allow Viagra-making Pfizer to move its headquarters out of the United States.
Starwood Hotels Data Breach Detected at 54 Hotels
Krystal Steinmetz on November 23, 2015
Hackers used malware to steal customers’ payment card information from Starwood hotels across the country, including some Sheraton, Westin and W hotels. Are you at risk?
Are You Past Due With Uncle Sam? You Could Lose Your Passport
Krystal Steinmetz on November 23, 2015
An amendment included in the federal highway bill authorizes the government to deny or revoke passports for tax delinquent Americans. Find out how much money you have to owe before the State Department comes after your passport.
Can Sleeping Late on Weekends Kill You?
Karla Bowsher on November 23, 2015
Varying your sleep schedule can endanger your life. Find out why catching a few extra Z’s on your days off can be so risky.
How to Avoid Inviting ‘Superbugs’ to Your Thanksgiving Dinner
Karla Bowsher on November 23, 2015
Consumer Reports says reading turkey labels carefully is the key to avoiding eating meat contaminated with antibiotic-resistant superbugs. Here is what you need to know.
3 of America’s Safest Cities Can Be Found in 1 Region
Karla Bowsher on November 23, 2015
One area of this state has a cluster of the safest cities in the country. Find out where it is.
AMA Calls for a Ban on Prescription Drug Advertisements to Save Patients Money
Krystal Steinmetz on March 4, 2021
The American Medical Association says direct-to-consumer ads are driving up treatment costs, but their efforts to ban the ads will likely run into a legal challenge.
Women’s Earnings Will Catch Up to Men’s (Got a Century?)
Krystal Steinmetz on November 22, 2015
Despite some progress toward gender equality, the pace is glacial and the United States is backsliding, according to a new report.
Ways to Play (and Win!) the Credit Card Rewards Game
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 20, 2015
People cash in big time on credit card rewards, and you can too. Find out how to do it.
Falling Number of Home Appraisers Could Hurt You
Karla Bowsher on November 20, 2015
A drop in the number of real-estate appraisers could cause three big headaches for homebuyers and sellers.
To Get Cheaper Insurance Rates, Buy This Type of Car
Karla Bowsher on November 20, 2015
Eight of the top nine cheapest vehicles to insure share one quality. Find out what it is.
How Much Intimacy Is Ideal for Couples?
Karla Bowsher on November 20, 2015
More is not necessarily merrier when it comes to sex, new research shows. Find out exactly how much intimacy is optimal.
Want to Live Forever? What It Costs to Get a Shot at It
B.T. Ballenger on November 20, 2015
Suspended animation is an expensive roll of the dice. But if you’ve got an extra $30,000-$200,000 that you’re dying to spend, you might consider trying cryonics.
Imported from Sweden: Spotify’s Remarkable Parental Leave Policy
Krystal Steinmetz on November 19, 2015
The music streaming company is offering new moms and dads six full months of paid leave and more — benefits that are nearly unheard of in the United States.
Major Insurer Warns It May Exit as Obamacare Provider
Krystal Steinmetz on November 19, 2015
In a blow to the ACA, UnitedHealth lowered profit expectations, blaming deterioration of its individual insurance plans offered through the government-run exchanges.
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