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$25 Minimum Wage? Swiss Say No
Krystal Steinmetz on May 19, 2014
Voters in Switzerland reject an initiative to implement the country’s first national (and the world’s highest) minimum wage.
How to Appeal a Denied Credit Card Application
Allison Martin on May 19, 2014
Rejected for a credit card? You may be able to change the mind of the creditor after the fact. Here’s how.
$40,000 Found Stashed in a Thrift Store Couch
Krystal Steinmetz on May 16, 2014
College roommates find (and return) more than $40,000 they found in an old couch.
Student Lender Sallie Mae Fined for Overcharging Service Members
Krystal Steinmetz on May 16, 2014
Sallie Mae is fined $97 million for charging excessive interest rates and late fees on military members’ student loans.
Americans Spend $260 Each to Keep People in Prison
Krystal Steinmetz on May 16, 2014
The U.S. crime rate may be way down, but incarceration (and its hefty price tag) continues to go up.
15 Ways to Wage War at Home Against Pollen and Allergens
Marilyn Lewis on May 16, 2014
You can manage allergies at home by controlling their sources. Here’s how.
Women Twice as Likely as Men to Retire in Poverty
Krystal Steinmetz on May 15, 2014
The median income for elderly women is $11,600 less per year than it is for senior men.
The Best Grad Gift Is Money — and Lots of It
Krystal Steinmetz on May 22, 2014
A new survey finds that consumers consider $165 an appropriate gift for a high school graduate. How about a college grad?
Child Workers Getting Sick on US Tobacco Farms
Krystal Steinmetz on May 15, 2014
A new report highlights the shocking working conditions of children harvesting tobacco in America.
Can Your Student Loan Payments Go Up?
Guest Blogger on May 15, 2014
One student loan borrower discovered something troubling in her student loan promissory note.
The Best (and Worst) States for Working Moms
Krystal Steinmetz on May 29, 2020
It can be challenging to work and raise your children, but according to a new survey, some states make it easier to be a working mom.
Paper Social Security Statements Are Back
Krystal Steinmetz on May 7, 2020
The Social Security Administration will resume mailing paper earnings statements to many Americans in September.
The Smart Way to Sell the Family Silver for Cash
Marilyn Lewis on August 24, 2021
There are plenty of people who are willing to buy your silver and other valuables, but most won’t give you top dollar for what you have.
Heartbleed: Change Your Passwords Now!
Krystal Steinmetz on May 20, 2021
Still not sure which sites have been affected by the Heartbleed bug? Check out our list.
10 Fun and Inexpensive Things to Do With Your Kids This Weekend
Kimberly Winkowitsch on March 3, 2021
It’s not necessary to invest a lot of time or money to make some great memories this weekend.
Why Does Just One Mistake Hurt Your Credit?
Guest Blogger on April 30, 2020
Why is it that late payments can have such a big impact on credit scores if you’ve been paying on time for years?
Ask Stacy: Why Should We Pay for Obama’s Vacations?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
The president’s flights don’t cost him a dime, but cost taxpayers $180,000 per hour. Is it fair?
Will Bad Credit Stop You From Getting Cable?
Guest Blogger on April 30, 2020
You expect your credit to be checked if you apply for a loan, but it may also be required to get cable. Here are the major cable providers’ credit policies.
Ask Stacy: Am I Too Old to Buy a Home?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
A reader is thinking of buying a home, but wonders if she’s a little long in the tooth to start the process.
If You’re a Woman, You Probably Don’t Drive These Cars
Krystal Steinmetz on November 26, 2019
Men and women seemingly have nothing in common when it comes to cars.
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