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Here’s What to Do If Your Car Suddenly Stops or Accelerates
Krystal Steinmetz on June 24, 2014
Consumer Reports provides some tips for how to respond when potentially dangerous on-road mishaps like these happen.
Suze Orman’s Prepaid Card Is Being Discontinued
Krystal Steinmetz on June 24, 2014
Users of the Approved Card are being urged to spend their remaining money on the plastic before July 1.
America’s Least Favorite Fast-Food Restaurants
Guest Blogger on June 24, 2014
How do people feel about one of the biggest fast-food chains? They’re not loving it.
GE Capital to Give Back $225 Million to Customers
Krystal Steinmetz on June 23, 2014
The settlement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is over discrimination against Hispanic customers and practices used to sell credit card add-ons.
Sales of Existing Homes Surge 4.9 Percent
Krystal Steinmetz on June 23, 2014
An increased number of houses for sale, a strengthening labor market and low mortgage rates helped drive home sales in May.
Starbucks Price Hike Brewing
Krystal Steinmetz on June 23, 2014
The coffee giant is increasing the price of some of its drinks and packaged coffee on Tuesday.
Nearly Half of Bostonians Admit to Aggressive Driving
Guest Blogger on June 23, 2014
Boston ranks No. 1 for aggressive driving, but nationwide motorists report witnessing plenty of bad driving behavior, including cutting funeral lines, a new survey says.
Don’t Take These Dietary Supplements, CR Says
Krystal Steinmetz on June 20, 2014
Consumer Reports says some ingredients can pose serious risks to people who use them. It also warns that pregnant women should avoid many over-the-counter medications.
Study: Working in High School Leads to Higher Earnings Later
Krystal Steinmetz on June 23, 2014
A recent study says if you don’t work as a teen, you’ll likely earn less and find it more difficult to secure a job as an adult.
Ford Reduces Mileage Numbers, Refunds Customers
Krystal Steinmetz on June 20, 2014
The automaker will compensate about 215,000 car owners between $125 and $1,050 after overstating fuel economy ratings.
Men, Think Twice About Carrying Your Cellphone in Your Pocket
Krystal Steinmetz on June 19, 2014
A new study says cellphone use negatively impacts male fertility.
Ouch! Gas Prices Hit a 6-Year Seasonal High
Krystal Steinmetz on June 19, 2014
Forget those forecasts about stable gas prices this summer. Violence in Iraq is driving the price up.
US Health Care Ranks Dead Last in International Survey
Krystal Steinmetz on June 19, 2014
A new health care survey found that the U.S. has the most expensive but least effective health care system compared with 10 other industrialized nations.
Should You Buy a Franchise?
Allison Martin on June 19, 2014
Thinking about buying a franchise? Here are some important things to consider before taking the leap.
13 Reasons to Check Your Credit Scores Right Now
Guest Blogger on April 30, 2020
Have you put off checking your credit score and credit reports? Here are 13 reasons you should stop delaying.
Waiting for a GM Recall Repair? Don’t Hold Your Breath
Krystal Steinmetz on June 18, 2014
Customers have been waiting for months for repairs because GM replacement parts are in short supply.
Savings Bonds Are Now as Popular as VCRs
Krystal Steinmetz on June 18, 2014
Once the go-to gift for birthdays and graduations, savings bonds appear to be facing extinction.
The Cheapest and Most Expensive Cities to Visit
Krystal Steinmetz on June 18, 2014
TripAdvisor released a list of the cheapest and most expensive cities both in the U.S. and in the world.
Renting vs. Buying: Which Is Cheapest Where You Live?
Marilyn Lewis on April 6, 2016
There’s no one-size-fits-all way to know if renting or buying a home will be cheaper in the long run. But it’s easy to find out which works best in your town.
10 Worst States to Make a Living in 2014
Guest Blogger on June 18, 2014
If you’ve struggled to find decent work in these areas, it may be time to look elsewhere.
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