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Verizon Deal With HBO: Another Reason to Cut Cable
Krystal Steinmetz on August 3, 2015
“Game of Thrones,” anyone? If you’re a Verizon broadband customer, you’ll have access to this and much more from HBO Now. Here’s the scoop.
Are Your Kids Brats? That Could Pay Off in the Long Run
Krystal Steinmetz on August 3, 2015
A new study found that childhood behavior is a good indicator of future income.
Fidelity Warns That Boomers Are Too Invested in Stocks
Karla Bowsher on July 31, 2015
One of the biggest administrators of U.S. retirement plans is warning that baby boomers may be vulnerable to the ravages of a stock market downturn.
Is Work Making You Mentally Ill?
Karla Bowsher on July 31, 2015
Feel like your job is driving you crazy? You might be onto something — especially if you’re a woman.
Hackers Using YouTube to Teach Others to Spy on You
Karla Bowsher on July 31, 2015
A hacker known as a “ratter” can turn on your webcam and watch you. And many are learning their techniques through YouTube videos.
16 Cheap Ways to Get Moving, Feel Younger and Live Longer
Marilyn Lewis on August 19, 2015
Don’t limit yourself to a treadmill at the gym when there are so many fun and affordable ways to get moving.
Did Tom Brady Have to Surrender His Personal Cellphone to His Employer? Do You?
Bob Sullivan on July 31, 2015
The intermingling of personal and work data on devices has created a legal mess for corporations that won’t soon be cleared up.
Top 10 Hair-Tearing Consumer Complaints
Krystal Steinmetz on July 30, 2015
Find out what made your fellow consumers’ blood boil. Hint: Issues with cable and Internet companies, as well as do-not-call violations, made the list but did not claim the top spot.
Quiz: What’s the Main Ingredient in Almond Milk?
Krystal Steinmetz on July 30, 2015
Not almonds — by a long shot! A lawsuit against Blue Diamond’s Almond Breeze charges that the name is misleading.
Liar, Liar: Most Cosmetic Product Claims Deemed False
Karla Bowsher on July 30, 2015
The cosmetics industry’s pants are on fire. Find out which advertising claims have been labeled everything from “ambiguous” to “outright lie.”
Are SATs on the Way Out at Colleges?
Karla Bowsher on July 30, 2015
Another top-tier university is making submission of standardized test scores optional. Find out which school is the latest to change its admission policy.
Approval Process for Marijuana Apps Often Hazy
Karla Bowsher on July 30, 2015
The smoke has yet to clear for many pot-themed apps in the Google and Apple app stores. Find out why.
You Can Battle Hair Loss, But It’s Not Cheap
Angela Colley on July 30, 2015
Getting a little thin up top? There are effective ways to turn that around, depending on what you are willing to pay.
Need to Cancel a Booking? Good Luck With That Refund
Christopher Elliott on July 30, 2015
Some companies will refuse refunds even if your canceled reservation is filled by someone else. A look at refund policies — good, bad and ugly.
Crazy Auto Insurance Rates: Your DUI May Matter Less Than Credit Score
Krystal Steinmetz on November 2, 2020
A Consumer Reports investigation offers a window into the bizarre ways that we are sized up for auto premiums. Warning: It isn’t pretty!
Woo-Hoo! Companies Junk Performance Reviews
Krystal Steinmetz on July 29, 2015
Why a growing number of corporations are done with performance reviews — much to the relief of workers and managers.
Mortgage Servicer Slapped for Fake ‘Equity Accelerator’ Program
Krystal Steinmetz on July 29, 2015
One company was ordered to repay $33 million to consumers who were deceived by a program promising thousands in savings on interest.
8 Air Conditioner Parts You Can’t Afford to Neglect
Karla Bowsher on July 29, 2015
Proper maintenance of your A/C system can decrease your electricity bill and help you avoid costly repairs. Here’s what you need to know.
Rents Won’t Drop Soon — Just the Opposite, Experts Say
Karla Bowsher on July 29, 2015
Experts predict that the smaller supply of rental properties will continue to drive rents higher. Find out how costly renting could get.
Super Bowl Commercials to Break Key Barrier
Karla Bowsher on October 22, 2019
Next year’s Super Bowl will mark a watershed moment for advertising. Find out more.
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