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Now You Can Make Returns at Sears Without Leaving Your Car
Krystal Steinmetz on September 23, 2014
The retailer is promising five-minute returns and exchanges from the comfort of your car.
Avoid Airline Fees with Airline Co-Branded Credit Cards
Summer Hull on September 23, 2014
These cards generally come with annual fees (sometimes waived in the first year) so you need to do the math to make sure having the card is worthwhile.
Survey: Male Drivers Are Bothered by Phone Talkers, Women Irked by Lane Cutters
Guest Blogger on September 23, 2014
A new survey on driver distractions and safety reveals what annoys motorists most.
Panama Tops Ranking of Countries for Well-Being; US is No. 12
Krystal Steinmetz on September 22, 2014
A new Gallup-Healthways poll ranks 135 countries based on their citizens’ well-being.
New Rules Mean Hundreds in Energy Savings With Your Next Refrigerator
Krystal Steinmetz on September 22, 2014
Buy a new fridge, and you could see your utility bills drop because of new refrigerator energy-efficiency standards.
Open Enrollment: Your Company’s Flexible Spending Account Is Probably Better Than It Used to Be
Krystal Steinmetz on September 22, 2014
Pretax flexible spending accounts can help you save money, especially now that the use-it-or-lose-it rule has changed.
New Fed Report: The Rich Are Thriving, and Everyone Else Has Fallen Behind
Marilyn Lewis on September 22, 2014
A new comprehensive report by the Federal Reserve finds that most Americans’ incomes have fallen since 2010, and the recovery hasn’t brought them back.
Waiting in Line for an iPhone: What Makes Some People Behave Like Cows
Krystal Steinmetz on September 19, 2014
There may be a psychological reason behind the willingness of many Apple lovers to wait in long lines to get their hands on the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
America’s Most Overrated Jobs
Krystal Steinmetz on September 19, 2014
CareerCast has released its list of jobs that really aren’t as glamorous as they seem.
Walmart’s New Employee Dress Code Sparks Debate
Krystal Steinmetz on September 19, 2014
Walmart’s revised dress code (not to be confused with a uniform) is going to cost employees.
The Restless Project: Will I Have to Live With a Roommate Forever?
Bob Sullivan on September 19, 2014
She’s 20-something, making $57,000 a year in Southern California, and can’t afford to rent an apartment on her own, let alone buy a house. It’s part of a phenomenon called The Great Delay.
Feds Target Suspected Payday Loan Scams
Krystal Steinmetz on September 18, 2014
Two federal agencies have filed suit against two separate online payday lenders for allegedly making unauthorized loans and then withdrawing money from consumers’ bank accounts.
America’s 10 Best Cities to Live In
Krystal Steinmetz on September 18, 2014
Looking to make a change? Check out 24/7 Wall St.’s list of America’s best cities.
Occupy Wipes Out Nearly $4 Million in Strangers’ Student Loan Debt
Krystal Steinmetz on September 18, 2014
Occupy Wall Street bought and forgave the student loan debt of more than 2,700 Everest College students.
5 Reasons to Take a Company Buyout (And Why You Might Think Twice)
Maryalene LaPonsie on September 18, 2014
United Airlines is offering workers up to $100,000 to walk away from their jobs. Would you say yes?
The 10 States With the Rudest Drivers
Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020
Insure.com’s new survey shines on a spotlight on states where bad driving behavior draws the most contempt from others sharing the road.
The 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in the US
Krystal Steinmetz on September 17, 2014
Although America’s workplaces were safer in 2013, there are still a number of occupations where the risk of death is very real.
Family Caregivers Pay a High Price for Taking Care of Loved Ones
Krystal Steinmetz on September 17, 2014
Nearly half of family caregivers spend more than $5,000 a year.
Are You an Employee or a Contractor? (In Other Words, Is Your Boss Ripping You Off?)
Krystal Steinmetz on September 17, 2014
Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor cheats workers out of wages and employee benefits.
CFPB Sues Corinthian Colleges for Alleged Predatory Lending
Guest Blogger on September 17, 2014
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates that 130,000 private student loans were initiated by Corinthian students from July 2011 to the present, with an outstanding balance of $569 million.
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