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Tax Hacks 2015: Here Are 15 Apps to Make Your Life Less (Income) Taxing
Maryalene LaPonsie on December 28, 2015
Smartphone users rejoice! There are plenty of apps to make preparing your tax return a little more bearable.
How Losing Your Job Now Can Cost You Social Security Money Later
Jim Gold on May 7, 2020
A layoff might hurt now, but it can also take a bite out of your retirement income later. How a midcareer job loss can cost you $40,000.
How to Find a Health Plan With Good Dental Coverage for Your Children
Guest Blogger on January 26, 2015
Don’t forget the pearly whites. Your state marketplace will have at least one plan with dental insurance for kids.
In ‘Warning’ to Mortgage Market, Government Slaps Two Big Banks With $35.7 Million in Penalties
Krystal Steinmetz on January 23, 2015
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says JPMorgan Chase and Wells Fargo loan officers illegally engaged in kickback scheme with a title company.
A $29 Smartphone? Yep
Krystal Steinmetz on January 26, 2015
The Nokia 215, launched by Microsoft, is the world’s cheapest smartphone.
AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, Sprint…and Google?
Krystal Steinmetz on January 26, 2015
Google lays the groundwork to sell wireless service directly to consumers.
6 Ways Uber Is a Danger to Itself, Its Customers and Mass Transit
Bob Sullivan on January 23, 2015
A hard-headed economic analysis of the ride-for-hire company suggests that it is an example of hazardous free-for-all market principles rather than free market efficiency.
Amazon Yanks Its Diapers for Design Change
Krystal Steinmetz on January 22, 2015
Amazon pulled its Elements diapers, less than two months after they were introduced.
Milk Turnaround Promises a Bright Spot in Your Budget
Krystal Steinmetz on January 22, 2015
After setting record high prices last year, the cost of milk is expected to take a dramatic drop this year.
FTC: Credit Report Errors Can Take Years to Fix
Krystal Steinmetz on January 22, 2015
The Federal Trade Commission found that some people get so tired of fighting to fix an error on their credit report that they end up giving up and living with the mistake.
It’s Not All Credit Scores: Other Things Your Lender Might Be Looking At
Allison Martin on January 22, 2015
Your FICO score isn’t the only thing lenders might look at when you apply for a loan. What else could they use? Welcome to the “5 C’s” of credit.
7 Bizarre Driverless Car Predictions
Guest Blogger on January 22, 2015
Terrorist vehicles? Mobile kitchens? We look at strange thoughts about the future of driverless cars.
Federal Judge Clobbers Dish for Telemarketing Violations
Krystal Steinmetz on January 21, 2015
An U.S. District judge found Dish Network liable for more than 57 million illegal telemarketing calls, including Do-Not-Call violations.
Watch the Super Bowl for Free, No Cable Required
Krystal Steinmetz on January 21, 2015
NBC is providing a free, 11-hour live-stream of the Super Bowl.
Kiss-and-Drop Fee at the Airport: It’s Already Happening in the UK
Krystal Steinmetz on January 21, 2015
Several airports in the U.K. charge drivers, including taxis, a “kiss and drop” fee at the airport, and if you stay longer than the allotted waiting time, you could be fined.
Tax Hacks 2015: Avoid These 10 Common Filing Mistakes
Maryalene LaPonsie on January 29, 2020
Perfectionism isn’t always a good thing, but it is when you’re doing your taxes. Get your return done right by avoiding these 10 common mistakes.
Are Airlines Fees Refundable? Often You Have to Guess
Christopher Elliott on January 21, 2015
You probably assume that many airline fees are refundable if your plans change. Airlines assume the opposite: that unless they specifically say a fee is refundable, it isn’t.
Yes, You Can Afford College: 4 Tips for Getting Scholarships
Kimberly Winkowitsch on January 21, 2015
You’ll want to apply your Type-A personality traits to the job of finding and then successfully applying for scholarships. I did, and it really helped my college-bound kids.
How to Screw Up Your Insurance in 2015: A Step-by-Step Guide
Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020
Here are 12 easy ways to bungle your insurance this year — many requiring little or no effort!
Payday Lenders Pony Up Record Fine for Deceiving Borrowers
Krystal Steinmetz on January 20, 2015
The Federal Trade Commission has reached a record-setting settlement with two payday lenders affiliated with race car driver Scott Tucker for charging customers undisclosed fees.
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