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Why ‘Poo-Pourri’ Stinks: You Can DIY It For Less
Karla Bowsher on July 31, 2020
Poo-Pourri promises to stop No. 2 odors before you even sit down on the toilet. But at $5 per ounce, you are paying a lot when you could make a DIY version for pennies.
How Facebook Defines Nudity And Other No-Nos
Karla Bowsher on March 16, 2015
The social media network has clarified language and added examples in its community standards.
Best and Worst Easter Candy For Your Waistline
Karla Bowsher on May 20, 2021
What’s inside popular Easter candies? We reveal the good and the bad about more than a dozen favorites.
Earn More on Your Savings Through Peer-to-Peer Lending
Jim Gold on July 11, 2016
With interest rates on savings accounts near zero, you may be looking for better-paying investments. One option: become a banker of sorts yourself.
5 Ways to Join the Billionaires’ Club
Maryalene LaPonsie on March 16, 2015
Taking a cue from the Forbes billionaire list, here’s how to join the ranks of the mega-rich.
5 Basics for Helping Your Parents Reach Their Retirement Goals
Guest Blogger on March 16, 2015
The folks who led you through childhood may need help getting to their goals and staying safe from scams.
Amazon Launches Store Showcasing New Gadgets and Inventions
Krystal Steinmetz on March 13, 2015
The e-commerce giant is working with startups to offer customers direct and exclusive access to freshly minted products.
These Retailers Top the List for Store Closures for 2015
Krystal Steinmetz on March 13, 2015
As shoppers continue to gravitate to e-commerce, scores of brick-and-mortar outlets will be on the chopping block in coming months.
Think Twice if You Get a Call From the IRS or the ‘Prize Patrol’
Krystal Steinmetz on March 13, 2015
The Federal Trade Commission details the top 10 impostor scams. Pay attention and spare yourself the consequences of these ploys.
Energy Drinks Linked To Higher Blood Pressure
Karla Bowsher on March 13, 2015
A study of healthy young adults has discovered a link between higher blood pressure and energy drinks.
Are Emotions Helping or Hurting Your Finances?
Karla Bowsher on March 13, 2015
Stay away from your wallet when you feel sad, mad or guilty.
Big Brother Wants More Control Over Your Computer
Karla Bowsher on March 13, 2015
Critics say a proposed change in federal search warrant procedures could put your computer at risk.
A Free 2-Step Solution for More Sleep
Karla Bowsher on March 13, 2015
A new study adds improved sleep to the list of health benefits of meditation. Here’s how to embrace this practice.
FTC: DirecTV Duped Consumers with Hidden Fees, Deceptive Ads
Krystal Steinmetz on March 13, 2015
The Federal Trade Commission is suing DirecTV for allegedly misleading consumers about the cost of its programming.
What You Decide to Buy Depends on How You Look at It, Literally
Krystal Steinmetz on March 12, 2015
New research suggests that consumers make different purchasing decisions depending on whether they’re looking up or down at a products on the shelves at a store.
Introducing… Kale!? Ronald McDonald Takes a Cue From Old MacDonald
Krystal Steinmetz on March 12, 2015
The fast-food giant reportedly is considering adding the trendy superfood to its menu as part of an effort to appeal to more health-conscious consumers.
It’s Official: Social Isolation Is Killing Us
Karla Bowsher on March 12, 2015
New research shows that social isolation can be as bad for your health as obesity and drug abuse.
Tax Scammers Netting Millions
Karla Bowsher on March 12, 2015
More than 366,000 people have been targeted across every state in the largest scam of its kind in U.S. history.
Copycat Drugs Could Cut Prices in Half
Karla Bowsher on March 12, 2015
Knockoffs of costly biotech drugs could mean big savings for consumers.
A Cheaper Way to See the USA — Volunteering in Nation’s Parks
Jim Gold on June 27, 2017
Most of the top wilderness and historical destinations in the country offer hookups or other lodging to volunteers. Here’s how to get in on a rewarding and inexpensive travel opportunity.
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