Category: Articles

Olive Garden’s Free Entree Offer Returns With New Options

Karla Bowsher on August 18, 2016

The Italian-American restaurant chain has brought back its “Buy One Take One” entree deal.

Prepare for More Catastrophic Airline Computer Outages Like Delta’s

Christopher Elliott on August 18, 2016

What the airlines and passengers can learn from airline system meltdowns like this one — because more are likely.

Why 7 Million American Men Aren’t Working

Krystal Steinmetz on August 17, 2016

The number of prime-age men (ages 25 to 54) in the U.S. labor force has been declining for decades. Find out what’s keeping these men out of the workforce.

Who Really Owns Your Tattoo?

Krystal Steinmetz on August 17, 2016

Got ink? You’ll probably be surprised to find out that your body art may be owned by someone else.

Should You Replace Your Passwords With Passphrases?

Karla Bowsher on August 17, 2016

A growing body of research shows simpler but longer passwords known as “passphrases” are as effective as more complicated but shorter passwords.

How a Love of Money Can Sabotage Your Finances

Karla Bowsher on August 17, 2016

If you love money a lot, you’re probably a poor investor, according to a new study.

Why the Olympics Won’t Pay Off for Rio

Krystal Steinmetz on August 16, 2016

It’s not cheap to host the Olympic Games, and a new study finds that it almost never makes financial sense.

Cost of Medical Expenses Likely to Soar in Retirement

Krystal Steinmetz on August 16, 2016

To cover out-of-pocket health care costs in retirement, a couple will need to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars, according to a new estimate.

Study: Medicare Reimburses Female Physicians Less

Krystal Steinmetz on August 16, 2016

It seems no one is immune from the gender pay gap — even doctors. Find out which medical specialties have the widest reimbursement disparity.

Aetna to Exit Most Obamacare Exchanges for 2017

Karla Bowsher on August 16, 2016

Another major health insurance company is drastically scaling back its Obamacare participation, citing unsustainable financial losses.

Will the Next iPhone Be Waterproof?

Karla Bowsher on August 16, 2016

Recently surfaced patents are lending new credence to rumors of a waterproof iPhone.

6 ‘Smart’ Devices That Are Just Plain Dumb

Nancy Dunham on August 16, 2016

The Internet of Things is revolutionizing our world in awesome ways, but it’s also generating some stupidly expensive solutions for life’s little problems.

5 Magical Holiday Trips You Must Book Now

Nancy Dunham on May 20, 2021

Celebrate the winter holidays with all the festivity and none of the work by heading to these fantastic destinations.

Have This Harry Potter Book? You’re Sitting on a Gold Mine

Krystal Steinmetz on August 15, 2016

Some first editions of one of J.K. Rowling’s popular “Harry Potter” books have a typo that could fetch the lucky book owners more than $25,000.

Working Parents Value This More Than High Pay

Krystal Steinmetz on August 15, 2016

Three in four working moms and dads say this one job factor is more important than salary. Find out what it is.

Why Are Olympians Gorging on Big Macs and Fries in Rio?

Krystal Steinmetz on August 15, 2016

The Golden Arches seem to be as popular as gold medals in Rio de Janeiro. Find out why so many top athletes are turning to McDonald’s.

10 School Districts Where Homes Command the Highest Prices

Karla Bowsher on August 16, 2016

Homes in the nation’s top-rated public school districts sell for more money, sell faster and are viewed more often than other homes, a new analysis finds.