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How to Lose the Most Money Possible When You Buy a Car
Marilyn Lewis on October 22, 2014
Houses aren’t the only things that can be upside down. You can get underwater on a car loan, too — with disastrous consequences.
5 Reasons the Other Driver’s Insurance Won’t Pay
Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020
Just because the other driver crashed into you doesn’t mean he’s liable.
Security Expert: Uninstall Your Flashlight App Immediately
Krystal Steinmetz on October 21, 2014
Your flashlight app could be shining a light on your personal information, spying on you and stealing your data.
Bank With Citibank? You’re About to Pay a Lot More
Krystal Steinmetz on October 21, 2014
Citibank’s checking account fees are going up. On the plus side, starting in January, they’ll be offering free credit scores.
FTC: ‘Free’ Products Aren’t Free
Krystal Steinmetz on October 21, 2014
The feds are cracking down on companies offering “free” trials and deceptive health claims.
Are You Wasting Your Money Buying Organic Food?
Maryalene LaPonsie on July 31, 2020
You want to be healthy, but are organic foods just a gimmick to get you to pay more?
The Most Expensive Mortgage Mistakes You Can Make
Guest Blogger on October 21, 2014
We all make financial missteps, but mistakes made when buying a home can really be magnified. Here are four mortgage mistakes you can’t afford to make.
Get Your Drink On for Cheap in These Cities
Krystal Steinmetz on October 20, 2014
Check out the nation’s cheapest (and most expensive) cities for beer and wine, plus some cost-saving tips for purchasing alcohol.
Obama Makes Government Credit Cards Safer
Krystal Steinmetz on October 20, 2014
Multiple data breaches lead to improved security measures for federally issued cards.
Apple Pay Begins: What You Need to Know
Krystal Steinmetz on October 20, 2014
If you have an iPhone 6, you can now leave your bulky wallet at home and pay for many purchases with your phone.
20 Ways (and 30 Apps) to Make Your Smartphone Pay for Itself
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 4, 2014
Who says smartphones have to be a drain on your wallet? We have a big list of 20 ways, including 30 apps, to help your phone pay for itself.
7 Reasons Why Your Debt Repayment Plan Isn’t Working
Allison Martin on October 24, 2014
Drowning in debt? Here are some mistakes that could be hindering you from eliminating those outstanding balances.
10 Reports Your Car Insurance Company Pulls About You
Guest Blogger on October 20, 2014
You’ll be surprised by all of data about you that is available to insurers.
Study: A Single Homeowner’s Insurance Claim Could Raise Premiums by 32 Percent
Krystal Steinmetz on October 17, 2014
A new study found that even filing a small claim on your homeowner’s insurance can send your rates through the roof.
How to Avoid Getting the Flu (or Worse) On an Airplane
Krystal Steinmetz on October 17, 2014
Planes can feel like an airborne petri dish, but there are a few things you can do to protect yourself from nasty germs and bacteria.
Liar Labels: Is That Farmers Market Food Really Local?
Krystal Steinmetz on October 17, 2014
Unwitting consumers are often duped by misleading (or false) labels on food and drink.
Pop Quiz: Can a Store Force You to Spend $10 to Use a Credit Card?
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 17, 2014
We recently stopped people on the street to test their knowledge of credit cards. Take this quick test to see if you’re up to speed when it comes to that plastic in your pocket or purse.
The Restless Project: She Has a Good Job, but Will She Have to Leave New Orleans?
Bob Sullivan on October 17, 2014
She has a great job in NOLA, but work is slowing down and the future is uncertain.
The Cost to Treat Ebola: $20,000+ Per Day
Krystal Steinmetz on October 16, 2014
Caring for an Ebola patient isn’t cheap: costs top $1,000 per hour.
Survey: These Airlines Have the Cheapest, Most Comfy Economy Seats
Krystal Steinmetz on October 16, 2014
Flying coach doesn’t have to be unbearable, especially if you fly on consumers’ top-ranked domestic airlines for comfortable economy seats.
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