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Junk Food Not Behind Our Weight Problems, Study Says
Karla Bowsher on November 9, 2015
For 95 percent of adults, consumption of soda, candy and fast food is unrelated to weight gain, according to a study. So what should you do to lose weight?
Middle-Class Homebuyer? Here’s How to Get Help With Your Down Payment
Marilyn Lewis on May 28, 2020
The crisis in housing affordability has sparked new programs aimed at helping buyers — even people who make as much as $100,000 a year.
Why Are the People Entrusted With Our Kids Paid So Little?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 8, 2015
Child care costs can seem exorbitant to parents, but many child care workers earn so little they live in poverty themselves. What gives?
Cha-Ching: The 10 Most Expensive Colleges in the US
Krystal Steinmetz on November 8, 2015
At the high end, students are shelling out more for one year of school than other college students pay to earn a four-year degree.
Senate Looks at Drug Companies Behind Massive Price Increases
Krystal Steinmetz on November 8, 2015
Are these stunning increases price gouging as investigators suggest, or is the investigation making “a mountain out of a molehill,” as one pharmaceutical CEO says?
America Spends More on Health — But Is It Paying Off?
Karla Bowsher on November 6, 2015
The U.S. spends more on health than other advanced nations, yet Americans aren’t living as long as those other countries’ citizens. Experts suggest reasons why.
The Gender Pay Gap Is More Complex Than You Think
Karla Bowsher on November 6, 2015
The so-called “gender pay gap” is affected by several factors, and not all have to do with bias, a new analysis finds.
U.S. Is No Longer Among the 10 Most Prosperous Countries
Karla Bowsher on November 6, 2015
Ten countries are now considered more prosperous than the United States, according to one ranking. But America still finishes first in one category.
How to Make a Comeback When Your Travel Plans Go Awry
Christopher Elliott on November 6, 2015
If your reservation mysteriously disappears (or worse), employ a little patience and these tools with the travel provider’s customer service to get a good resolution.
It’s a Plus-Size Fashion Revolution
Krystal Steinmetz on November 5, 2015
Retailers are finally getting serious about stylish clothing for larger women. Here’s what’s behind the change.
Buy Your Medicare Plan … Through the Home Shopping Network?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 5, 2015
This odd partnership is a novel approach to reach older Americans in the confusing market for insurance.
Which State is the Fattest and Least Healthy?
Karla Bowsher on November 5, 2015
As the big holidays — and even larger meals — approach, a new study identifies the fattest states, and offers tips for staying slim.
2 Airlines Hike Baggage Fees for the Holidays
Karla Bowsher on November 5, 2015
A pair of airlines will celebrate the season with increased costs. Find out which fee hikes will linger into 2016.
Rare Good News About the Cost of College Tuition
Karla Bowsher on November 5, 2015
The bad news is that the cost of college tuition and fees continued to rise this year. But there is a silver lining.
Is the New Government-Backed Retirement Plan For You?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 4, 2015
This free savings option with modest guaranteed returns is intended to help millions of Americans who do not have access to workplace-sponsored retirement plans. Find out if you’re eligible.
Dog Owners, Beware: This Common Sweetener Could Kill Fido
Krystal Steinmetz on November 4, 2015
A sugar substitute used in some chewing gums and vitamins, and increasingly in other food products, is being blamed for a surge in dog poisonings.
Why Retiring at 75 May Become the New Norm
Karla Bowsher on November 4, 2015
A study finds that a 23-year-old new graduate earning about $45,500 will not be able to retire until age 75. Learn about the main factors behind this reality.
Amazon Launches Brick-and-Mortar Bookstore
Karla Bowsher on November 4, 2015
Amazon.com has gone back to its roots as a bookseller by opening a brick-and-mortar bookstore. But this store offers a few unusual twists.
Are Credit Cards With Price Protection Worth It?
Karla Bowsher on November 4, 2015
More than half of consumer credit cards now offer price protection, but which one to get — if you should even get one at all — can be tricky.
Wring the Most From Your Airline Travel Dollars — Even During the Holidays
Nancy Dunham on November 4, 2015
Here are some savvy ways to save money on flights, food, Wi-Fi, baggage fees and other travel costs that you can use year-round.
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