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5 Password Managers to Keep All Your Secrets Safe
Geof Wheelwright on May 28, 2020
Don’t lose your sanity trying to remember all your online passwords. Use one of these top-rated password managers instead.
9 Reasons to Love Credit Unions (And Not Big Banks)
Allison Martin on February 18, 2015
Credit unions exist to serve their members. What big bank can say that?
How a Destination Wedding (Sun, Sand, Tropical Drinks) Can Be a Good Deal
Guest Blogger on February 18, 2015
A bride-to-be explains how her plan to get married in the Caribbean instead of at home is saving her and the groom money, while promising fun, intimate gathering.
Here’s an Idea: Use Your Vacation Days or Else…
Krystal Steinmetz on February 17, 2015
Japan is considering a proposal to require workers to use their vacation time. Should the U.S. follow suit?
Could Devaluing SSNs Stymie Security Breaches?
Krystal Steinmetz on February 17, 2015
Cyberattacks have affected millions of Americans in recent years, and the problem only worsens. Are Social Security numbers part of the problem and possibly key to the solution?
In Your 30s and Still Not Rich? The Odds Are Stacked Against You
Krystal Steinmetz on June 5, 2015
A Federal Reserve Bank of New York study reveals that lifetime earnings are largely determined by what you make in your first 10 years.
Ask Stacy: Is Another Recession On the Way?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader wants to know if another recession is coming. The answer? Bet on it.
Techie Gets Fat Bounty for Spotting Hole in Facebook Code
Krystal Steinmetz on February 16, 2015
A “white hat” hacker in India ferreted out a flaw in Facebook code that could have been disastrously exploited. He reported it instead.
Report: Payday Loans Jeopardize Whole Communities
Krystal Steinmetz on February 16, 2015
A Howard University report argues that small-dollar, high-interest payday loans threaten to push already vulnerable communities into poverty.
Feds Go After Mortgage Firms for Deceptive Ads, Targeting Elderly
Krystal Steinmetz on February 16, 2015
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says these lenders were falsely suggesting a government affiliation in pursuit of reverse mortgage customers.
Think Twice Before Returning Items to These 5 Stores
Maryalene LaPonsie on March 8, 2021
Bring back one too many items, and it could mean no more buying for you.
Can You Get Cheaper Car Insurance? 12 Things to Know About ‘Discounts’
Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020
Better deals are out there, but some discounts turn out to be much less than meets the eye.
If You Live Here, You Probably Don’t Have (or Want) a Car
Krystal Steinmetz on February 13, 2015
Nearly 1 in 10 American households does not own a vehicle. Here are some of the cities where many people find that the costs of car ownership outweigh the benefits.
AmEx-Costco Divorce, and What it Changes for Customers
Krystal Steinmetz on February 13, 2015
After a 16-year partnership, Costco and AmEx are calling it quits. The split delivers a serious blow to AmEx’s market value, but the adjustment for customers should be modest.
Expedia Buys Orbitz, Creating Online Booking Mega-Agency; What it Means for Travelers
Krystal Steinmetz on February 13, 2015
Expedia’s acquisition gives it a bigger market share of online booking, pitting it head-to-head with Priceline.
Who Is Winning the Spoils of Economic Recovery? The Rich, and Robots
Bob Sullivan on June 5, 2015
Here’s why, despite economic recovery, so many of us are still feeling the malaise of the Great Recession.
How Men Buy Groceries, And Why Stores Are Taking Note
Krystal Steinmetz on February 12, 2015
As more guys shop, stores are starting to cater to their habits and tastes. Beer and cheese soup, anyone?
Why Women Don’t Like to Talk About Money
Krystal Steinmetz on February 12, 2015
Many find talking about finances “too personal,” but 9 in 10 women say they want to learn more about financial planning.
Smartphone Thefts Plummet With Introduction of Kill Switch
Krystal Steinmetz on February 12, 2015
A feature that allows users to remotely deactivate their phone effectively destroys its resale value in the event it is stolen.
Travel Rewards and Bank Bonuses Are Freebies, Right IRS?
Guest Blogger on February 12, 2015
From the tax man’s point of view, some of these perks are considered taxable income, and some are hovering in a practical gray area, for now.
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