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How Much Intimacy Is Ideal for Couples?
Karla Bowsher on November 20, 2015
More is not necessarily merrier when it comes to sex, new research shows. Find out exactly how much intimacy is optimal.
Want to Live Forever? What It Costs to Get a Shot at It
B.T. Ballenger on November 20, 2015
Suspended animation is an expensive roll of the dice. But if you’ve got an extra $30,000-$200,000 that you’re dying to spend, you might consider trying cryonics.
Imported from Sweden: Spotify’s Remarkable Parental Leave Policy
Krystal Steinmetz on November 19, 2015
The music streaming company is offering new moms and dads six full months of paid leave and more — benefits that are nearly unheard of in the United States.
Major Insurer Warns It May Exit as Obamacare Provider
Krystal Steinmetz on November 19, 2015
In a blow to the ACA, UnitedHealth lowered profit expectations, blaming deterioration of its individual insurance plans offered through the government-run exchanges.
Black Market Offering: Patti LaBelle’s Sweet Potato Pies
Krystal Steinmetz on November 19, 2015
The Godmother of Soul’s sweet potato pies — priced at $3.48 at Wal-Mart — are now selling for nearly 12 times that amount on the black market. Here’s how it happened.
5 Reasons You’ll Never Get Out of Debt
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 19, 2015
If you can’t break free of these five fatal flaws, you’ll likely be drowning in credit card debt until the day you die.
Wireless Bills Falling, but You Still Pay More for This
Karla Bowsher on November 19, 2015
The average monthly wireless bill has fallen nearly 7 percent since 2008, but one cost is rising.
Income Inequality Plagues Congress, Too
Karla Bowsher on November 19, 2015
The income inequality that plagues Americans also is evident among members of Congress, a new analysis shows.
The Best Big Companies for LGBT Employees
Karla Bowsher on November 19, 2015
Eleven of the top 20 Fortune 500-ranked companies received the highest rating for their treatment of LGBT employees. Find out who made the list.
Beware the ‘Secret Sister Gift Exchange’
Krystal Steinmetz on November 18, 2015
As the saying goes, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. In this case, it is also illegal.
Will Sprint’s Rate-Slashing Offer Get Customers to Switch?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 18, 2015
Sprint says it will cut consumers’ wireless bills by 50 percent if they dump their current service in favor of Sprint. But there are some catches.
Delta Bans Pets From Traveling as Checked Baggage
Krystal Steinmetz on November 18, 2015
Travelers will have to pay a fee to carry-on their smaller pets and even more to transport larger pets on Delta.
The Best and Worst Chocolates for Your Health
Melissa Neiman on November 18, 2015
Find out the health benefits and dangers of three types of chocolate — dark, milk and white — and learn how much you should eat each day.
McDonald’s Set to Launch Latest Twist on the Dollar Menu
Karla Bowsher on November 18, 2015
The “McPick 2” menu will have a five-week run on the fast-food chain’s national menu starting Jan. 4.
Government Warns of Dietary Supplement Danger
Karla Bowsher on November 18, 2015
The federal government is highlighting the potential dangers of dietary supplements following legal action against more than 100 manufacturers and marketers.
Americans More Dissatisfied With Health Insurance
Karla Bowsher on November 18, 2015
The percentage of uninsured Americans has dropped, but customer satisfaction with the health insurance industry has also fallen to its lowest level in a decade. What is going on?
Open Enrollment at Work: 5 Easy Steps to the Best Benefits for You
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 18, 2015
It’s tempting to simply hit the “renew” button on company insurance and other benefits. But it’s worth the time and money to go through these steps.
Gift Cards Have Lowered Fees and Bumped Up Consumer Protections
Krystal Steinmetz on November 17, 2015
Gift cards have become a favorite choice for the holidays. Now that more cards are low on fees and high on security, they’re also a consumer-friendly present this holiday season.
Report: Ultra-High-Definition TVs Can Be Huge Energy Hogs
Krystal Steinmetz on November 17, 2015
While ultra-high-definition TVs produce lifelike vibrant pictures, a new report found that they may boost viewers’ annual energy bills by 30 percent.
For-Profit College Operator to Forgive $102.8 Million in Student Loans
Krystal Steinmetz on November 17, 2015
Some 80,000 students in EDMC-operated schools will receive debt relief. In a separate agreement, the company is to pay $95.5 million to settle allegations of illegal recruiting techniques.
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