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6 Simple, Charming Gifts to Celebrate Your Mom
Krystal Steinmetz on May 6, 2015
Wondering what to get mom this year? Here are some ideas for every budget, plus one big hint for those with no budget at all.
Guess How Many Funeral Homes are Breaking the Rules
Krystal Steinmetz on June 23, 2018
It’s probably easy to prey on customers who are grieving and don’t know their rights when planning a funeral. Read this now, so you won’t be caught off guard when the time comes.
How to Avoid Being Suckered by a Store’s Fake ‘Sale’
Karla Bowsher on May 5, 2015
Some of the country’s biggest retailers deceive shoppers by manipulating price tags. Here’s how to avoid buying into a bad sale price.
Gig Pays ‘A Lot More’ Than Most Part-Time Jobs
Karla Bowsher on May 5, 2015
A young company is offering median pay of up to $19 an hour for part-time work. Here’s the scoop.
Microsoft’s ‘Free’ Windows 10 Upgrade May Cost You
Karla Bowsher on May 5, 2015
Microsoft plans to give away its next operating system to current Windows users. But some critics say the deal isn’t so sweet.
8 Android Hacks Every User Should Know
Allison Martin on May 5, 2015
Simple tricks to extend battery life, employ facial recognition, monitor data usage and more to leverage your Android device and simplify your life.
What Goes Into Deciding Your Credit Limit?
Guest Blogger on May 5, 2015
Just how companies decide how much credit to issue is complex, but here are the factors you can control, and why it matters
New 401(k) Plans on the Wane: Should We Be Worried?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 4, 2015
Does this data mean Americans’ retirement savings are suffering? Here’s the scoop.
Want Fresh Eggs? Try Renting Chickens
Krystal Steinmetz on May 4, 2015
Here’s a way to get fresh eggs and try backyard farming, if you’re not sure you’re going to like it.
A Device That Will Allow You to Text and Drive Safely?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 4, 2015
The jury remains out on whether this is good news or another dangerous distraction. See what you think.
Fiat Chrysler Offers to Send 118,000 Back to School
Karla Bowsher on May 4, 2015
Fiat Chrysler is inviting car dealership employees to go back to school — at no cost to the workers.
Want a Better Retirement? Listen to the Opposite Sex
Karla Bowsher on May 4, 2015
Men and women approach investing differently — and each gender’s retirement savings might fare better if they learned from one another.
2 Words Companies Use to Hide Age Discrimination
Karla Bowsher on May 4, 2015
Some lawyers say a term employers use in job ads is code for discrimination against older applicants. Here’s what you need to know.
Depressed? Consider Putting Away Your Credit Cards
Jim Gold on May 4, 2015
New research looks at the way different types of debt affect people’s outlook.
Have a Hankering for Super Fresh Food? 3 Great Options
Krystal Steinmetz on May 2, 2015
From farmers markets to a food co-op, finding locally grown food is easier than ever. Here’s the skinny.
When Fido Has a Craving: One-Hour Pet Supply Delivery
Krystal Steinmetz on May 2, 2015
Petco is jumping into the super-fast delivery business, but for now only certain urban creatures will have access.
Another Credit Card Scam, and 3 Ways to Protect Yourself
Krystal Steinmetz on May 1, 2015
Fraudsters have some savvy techniques to try and get you to turn over the three- or four-digit security pin code on the back of your credit card.
States Where Consumers Have the Best Credit Scores
Karla Bowsher on May 1, 2015
More than half of Americans have subprime credit scores. But these states are the best apples in a very bad bunch.
Workers: Jobs Are Making Us Fat
Karla Bowsher on May 1, 2015
Work-related stress can cause myriad health problems. Here’s what you need to know.
Why Now May Be the Time to Sell Your Home
Karla Bowsher on May 1, 2015
Sellers are listing prices higher and selling property faster. Here’s what it might mean for you.
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