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Gas Now Nearly as Cheap as Water in Some Places
Karla Bowsher on January 12, 2016
Gas prices continue to plummet, but that isn’t necessarily all good news for consumers. Find out more.
Do Retailers Use Pricing Schemes to Mislead You?
Karla Bowsher on November 20, 2023
Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s are among the latest retailers to be sued over allegedly “deceptive and misleading” pricing practices. Find out how to avoid being fleeced.
AT&T’s Latest Offer Is Unlimited Data — With a Hitch
Karla Bowsher on January 12, 2016
AT&T is offering unlimited data, talk and text in what it calls its “best offer yet.” But the perk is not available to all customers.
Ask Stacy: Is Zero-Percent Financing for a New Car a Good Deal?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
You’re shopping for a new car, and the dealer offers you zero-percent financing. What’s the catch?
Study Homes In on the Key to Happiness
Krystal Steinmetz on January 11, 2016
New research suggests that stacking your priorities this way — with money a notch below time — can make a real difference in your sense of well-being.
For Sale: Playboy Mansion (Playboy Included)
Krystal Steinmetz on January 11, 2016
Hugh Hefner’s five-acre Los Angeles estate just hit the market with a $200 million asking price. The buyer has to agree to allow Hefner to live there until he dies.
Sticker Shock: Pfizer Hikes Prices for 105 Drugs
Krystal Steinmetz on January 31, 2020
Viagra, the little blue pill for erectile dysfunction, is just one of the dozens of commonly used drugs that cost more now. Some of the increases are up a whopping 20 percent.
North American Vehicles of the Year Announced
Karla Bowsher on November 26, 2019
The winner of the 2016 North American Car of the Year honor has made a classic comeback. Find out which model topped the rankings.
Are Fitness Videos Sabotaging Your Workout?
Karla Bowsher on January 11, 2016
New research raises concerns about the value of exercise DVDs in helping people to get fit. Learn more.
What Millionaires’ Financial Resolutions Mean for Your Money
Karla Bowsher on January 11, 2016
These days, the top financial concern of millionaires is not so far removed from the worries of the rest of us. Find out more.
Cautionary Tale: This iPhone Feature Led to a $2,000 Monthly Bill
Krystal Steinmetz on January 11, 2016
A teenager (and his family) found out the hard way that a setting on his iPhone was allowing him to devour his data allowance at a frightening pace — and outrageous cost.
42 Percent of Millennials Are Engaging in This Risky Financial Behavior
Krystal Steinmetz on January 11, 2016
A new report reveals that many millennials are struggling financially and turning to some alternative — and usually costly — financial services to make ends meet.
New York Offers Relief to Thousands of Debt-Burdened Grads
Krystal Steinmetz on January 11, 2016
The Empire State has launched the country’s first income-based student loan repayment program. Find out how the program works and who can benefit.
48 States Have Cut Higher-Ed Funding Since Recession
Karla Bowsher on January 8, 2016
All but two U.S. states have reduced higher-education funding since the recession. Find out which states are holding the line.
Government’s New Dietary Guidelines Spark Controversy
Karla Bowsher on January 8, 2016
The federal government has released its new dietary guidelines, but many health experts are criticizing the recommendations. Find out why.
36 Macy’s Stores to Close — Final Sales Start Next Week
Karla Bowsher on January 8, 2016
Final clearance sales are already underway at three stores, with 33 more joining in next week. Find out where they are.
Microsoft to Internet Explorer Users: Update Now or Else
Krystal Steinmetz on January 7, 2016
The tech giant is pulling the plug on tech support and security updates for older versions of its Web browser. Here’s what you need to know.
4 Sites That Make Finding College Scholarships Quick and Easy
Krystal Steinmetz on January 7, 2016
If you’re looking for money to pay for college (beyond student loans) you’ll want to check out these top scholarship search websites.
Now Your Smartphone Can Tell You If You’re Pregnant
Krystal Steinmetz on January 7, 2016
A First Response product unveiled this week demonstrates that there truly is an app for everything. But do you really need an electronic “congratulations”?
Tax Hacks 2018: How Not to Blow Your Tax Refund
Marilyn Lewis on January 11, 2018
Your tax refund check can be an instrument of positive change, or just another wasted opportunity. Here is what you should do with it.
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