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The U.S. Park Where You Can Find Big Diamonds
Karla Bowsher on April 27, 2015
The world’s only diamond-producing site open to the public is located in the U.S. — and it’s on a lucky streak.
How to Get a Grip on Your Retirement Savings and Security
Jim Gold on May 7, 2020
Intending one thing and doing another is human, but the stakes are too high to do this when it comes to retirement savings. Here are tips to get on track.
Report: Millennials Relying Heavily on the ‘Bank of Mom and Dad’
Krystal Steinmetz on April 24, 2015
Nearly 40 percent of millennials get financial help from their folks — for everything from cell phone bills to gym memberships.
Pay Someone to Do Your Taxes? New Study May Make You Reconsider
Krystal Steinmetz on April 24, 2015
‘Mystery shoppers’ who used paid tax preparers in two states turned up an appalling error rate.
Go Figure: Starbucks offers $50 Gift Card — for $200
Krystal Steinmetz on April 24, 2015
Seems wacky, but the coffee chain has made similar offers in the past, and customers went for it.
10 Public Employees Who Make More Money Than the President
Karla Bowsher on April 24, 2015
Most of these people earn more than twice as much as the president — and taxpayers fund their salaries.
No Love for Passengers? Airlines Hog Fuel Savings
Karla Bowsher on April 24, 2015
Fuel prices are falling, but airfares are holding steady. Find out why.
Meet The (Male) CEO Promising Equal Pay For Women
Karla Bowsher on April 24, 2015
CEOs are starting to wake up to the gender pay gap and do something about it. Here are two examples.
28 Top Jobs and Industries for the Class of 2015
Hiram Reisner on April 24, 2015
There’s plenty of advice on which way to turn after college graduation, with different guides slicing and dicing the trends in different ways. Here’s a guide to the guides.
In Reversal, Comcast to Walk Away From Mega-Merger with Time Warner
Krystal Steinmetz on April 23, 2015
Why the $45 billion merger between the two cable and Internet giants hit the skids, and why that is good news for consumers.
The Well Runneth Dry: States Where Water is in Short Supply
Krystal Steinmetz on April 23, 2015
California is in severe drought. But there are eight more U.S. states that are also running out of water.
Why the IRS Hung Up on 8 Million Taxpayers
Krystal Steinmetz on April 23, 2015
How the top U.S. tax official explained the egregious lapses in IRS service during the 2015 filing season.
9 Top-Paying Part-Time Jobs
Karla Bowsher on April 23, 2015
These jobs pay anywhere from $10 to $300 an hour. Here’s what you need to know to land one.
Millions of Americans Could Get a Raise Soon
Karla Bowsher on June 5, 2015
Proposed new rules would allow more people to be paid for working overtime. But is there a downside?
Going to the Dogs: Which Drive-Throughs Offer Treats for Fido?
Karla Bowsher on April 23, 2015
One in six households orders something for Fido at fast-food drive-throughs. Find out which chains offer menu items for canines.
30 Ways to Shave the Cost of Laundry
Marilyn Lewis on September 9, 2021
Here’s how to save 90 percent on detergent and other ingenious ways to get your clothes clean for less.
5 Smart Ways to Leverage a ‘Gap Year’ in Your Education
Maryalene LaPonsie on April 23, 2015
Is it academic suicide to take a year off school? Not at all — if you do it right. Here’s how.
How ‘Livable’ Is Your City (Or Neighborhood)?
Krystal Steinmetz on April 23, 2015
AARP’s new online tool ranks communities across the nation. Check out how your community measures up.
Truly Inspired: A Pair of Shoes That Grows With a Kid’s Feet
Krystal Steinmetz on April 22, 2015
Could a design geared for children in developing nations help address a vexing problem faced by parents worldwide?
U.S. Consumers Pick Top 50 ‘Green’ Companies
Krystal Steinmetz on April 22, 2015
U.S. consumers are increasingly loyal to brands that they’ve deemed “green.” Check out which 50 companies earn high marks for sustainability from customers.
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