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‘Breastaurants’ Thrive as Other Eateries Struggle
Krystal Steinmetz on January 20, 2015
It seems the keys to attracting diners to casual, sit-down restaurants are unique menu items and cleavage-baring servers.
Experts ID Top Threat to Global Stability: ‘Staggering’ Inequality
Krystal Steinmetz on January 20, 2015
A new report identifies the growing gap between the rich and the poor as the biggest global risk in the next decade.
Yes, You Can Afford College: Completing the FAFSA
Kimberly Winkowitsch on January 20, 2015
If you want financial aid for college, you must complete the free application for student aid. Here’s what you need to know.
Are Private Schools Really Better Than Public?
Maryalene LaPonsie on January 20, 2015
Should you be shelling out big bucks so your kids can go to a private school? Here’s why the answer may be yes…and no.
Why Your Tax Refund May Be Slower (or Never Arrive) This Year
Guest Blogger on January 20, 2015
Tax season just got worse for consumers, thanks to budget cuts at the IRS.
That Sinking Feeling: Most Americans Say They Can’t Keep Up With the Cost of Living
Krystal Steinmetz on January 19, 2015
A new Pew report reveals that 55 percent of Americans believe they’re falling behind financially.
Millennials Spend Big Bucks on Media
Krystal Steinmetz on January 19, 2015
Deloitte predicts that North American millennials will spend $62 billion this year on movies, music, television and other media content.
Obama Wants to Tax the Rich to Cover Tax Cuts for the Middle Class
Krystal Steinmetz on January 19, 2015
President Obama will use his State of the Union address to propose tax changes that could help reduce the yawning wealth gap in the U.S.
10 Things You’re Procrastinating About, and How to Get Them Done
Maryalene LaPonsie on January 19, 2015
Stop procrastinating already! Make it a priority to get these 10 things done pronto. You’ll be happy you did.
Could You Retire Early? Take This Test to Find Out
Marilyn Lewis on January 19, 2015
Early retirement isn’t as easy as it once was, but it can be done with careful planning.
New Scorecard Will Rate Student Debit Cards
Guest Blogger on January 19, 2015
More colleges are turning to student debit cards to disburse financial aid, and some of those cards are laden with fees, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says.
Google is Pulling Google Glass from the Public
Krystal Steinmetz on January 16, 2015
The sales of Google’s smart glasses will soon be stopped so Google can work on a new version of the glasses.
Coke Makes Extra Money From Your Guilt Over Drinking Coke
Krystal Steinmetz on January 16, 2015
Sales of tiny Cokes are soaring as many Americans try to cut back on calories and sugar. But those adorably small Cokes come at a premium price.
After ‘Unmitigated Disaster,’ Target Pulls Out of Canada
Krystal Steinmetz on January 16, 2015
After hemorrhaging money for nearly two years, the retailer is closing its 133 Canadian stores, leaving 17,600 Canadians without jobs.
Tax Hacks 2015: 7 Tips to Find the Best Tax Pro
Maryalene LaPonsie on January 3, 2016
Did you know that practically anyone can call themselves a tax preparer? Here are tips to help you find someone who actually knows what they’re talking about.
The Restless Project: Why Your Smartphone Might Raise Your Blood Pressure and Increase Your Anxiety
Bob Sullivan on January 16, 2015
Take the iPhone away and heart rates rise. Get the phone back and heart rates fall.
Looking for a Job? You May Want to Move to One of These Cities
Krystal Steinmetz on January 15, 2015
NerdWallet has rated the best U.S. cities for job seekers.
The Most Popular Cuisine in Alaska is Filipino. What’s Your State’s Favorite?
Krystal Steinmetz on January 15, 2015
HuffPo and Yelp created a map detailing each state’s favorite cuisines. Some of the food choices may surprise you.
Put That Tip Away: Restaurant Says No to Tips, Yes to Higher Pay
Krystal Steinmetz on January 15, 2015
Employees of Bar Marco will soon receive a salary, health insurance and a share in the business.
Problem Solved: DirecTV Billed Me $80 for a Cinema Connection Kit That Doesn’t Work
Christopher Elliott on January 15, 2015
When Abdul Blakney tries to get DirecTV on his laptop, the connection doesn’t work. Now he’s out $80 for a useless Cinema Connection Kit. Is there any hope for this customer?
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