Feds Garnish Wages of More Workers Who Default on Student Loans

on June 17, 2014

Wage garnishment in 2013 was up 45 percent from a decade ago for student loan borrowers who have defaulted on their loans.

Rejected for a Checking Account? Banks May Get More Forgiving

on June 17, 2014

Databases intended to weed out fraudsters have been used to restrict consumers’ access to the banking system, but that may change.

Don’t Get Burned by Drinkable Sunscreen

on June 18, 2014

A Colorado company claims to have invented the first drinkable sunscreen – but does it work?

Stop Paying for Your Food!

on June 17, 2014

Some of the country’s top chefs forage for ingredients for their five-star meals. So can you, using databases of where to gather food from the wild or from someone’s garden.

10 Best States to Make a Living in 2014

on June 17, 2014

Workers in these areas may have an advantage over their counterparts elsewhere in the U.S.

Pot Is Now Available for Pets

on June 16, 2014

Pet owners are using medical marijuana to treat their animals’ ailments. The hemp-based meds have just a trace amount of THC.

10,000 Suicides Linked to Recession

on June 16, 2014

A new study says suicide rates spiked between 2008 and 2010.

What You Need to Know About Car Recalls

on June 16, 2014

Is the vehicle in your garage a safety threat? Here’s how you can find out which cars have been recalled and learn if yours is one of them.

Should You Get an Energy-Efficient Mortgage?

on June 19, 2014

So-called “green” mortgages are one of the banking industry’s best-kept secrets. These loans help homeowners finance more energy-efficient homes. How come you’ve never heard of them?

The Wrong Ways to Get Rid of Your Student Loans

on June 16, 2014

Class of 2014, the time has come to find a job and start paying down your student loans. These three tactics, however, will not get you off the hook.

No Wonder Many Think the Recession Didn’t End

on June 13, 2014

A writer compares how well people did after the Great Depression with today’s post-Great Recession. It doesn’t look good for us.

Retiring Early Could Cost You $51,000 Extra in Medical Bills

on June 13, 2014

Fidelity says couples retiring this year will face $220,000 in medical costs during retirement. It’s $51,000 more if you retire early at 62.

Take a Class, Get a Cheaper Mortgage

on June 13, 2014

First-time homebuyers can save up to $10,000 on their FHA home loan by taking a homeownership class.

Got Prime? Enjoy Free Amazon Music Streaming

on June 12, 2014

Amazon launches Prime Music, a 1 million song, ad-free music streaming service.

Could Your Cellphone Hurt Your Unborn Baby?

on June 12, 2014

An environmental education group says expectant mothers may be unknowingly harming their baby with wireless radiation.

End Your Marriage in 1 Day

on June 12, 2014

California offers a court-aided one-day divorce program, but is it the best option?

Most People Think Data Privacy No Longer Exists

on June 12, 2014

Most people don’t expect much in the way of data protection when they go online, a survey shows.

Grad Students Are Driving the Growth of Student Loan Debt

on June 11, 2014

A new report found that grad schools are assuming a disproportionate share of student loan debt, leaving one to wonder if the payoff is worth the cost.

Retirees Are Back on the Job and Liking It, Survey Says

on June 11, 2014

A new study shows that many Americans want to continue to work in retirement, and money is not the top motivation for most of them.

You Should Have This Talk With Your Kid

on June 11, 2014

A new survey shows half of parents have the planning and saving for college discussion with their kids when they’re between 7 and 12, and most parents expect their children to help pay for their education.

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