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Is a Low Credit Score Driving Up Your Monthly Bills?
Krystal Steinmetz on October 26, 2015
Companies may be billing you more than the next customer based on your credit report, but they have to let you know, and there are ways to fight it.
Sorry Carnivores: Health Research Shows Processed Meats Cause Cancer
Krystal Steinmetz on July 5, 2021
You might want to think twice before you scarf down that next piece of beef jerky or load up on ham for lunches. And that grilled steak is probably not a great idea either.
Court Nixes Contract: Dad Can Stop Paying Adult Kids’ Expenses
Krystal Steinmetz on October 26, 2015
A judge agrees with a father that it’s OK to let his Ivy-League educated offspring fend for themselves.
Top 15 Cities for a Fun Halloween on the Cheap
Karla Bowsher on October 26, 2015
Trick-or-treaters and partiers looking for the ultimate Halloween should consider visiting one of a handful of states.
There Might Be Human DNA in Your Hot Dog
Karla Bowsher on October 26, 2015
October is National Sausage Month, and a company called Clear Labs has made some disturbing findings in a report on the contents of hot dogs.
The 10 Most Generous Billionaires in the World
Karla Bowsher on October 26, 2015
Some of the world’s wealthiest people also rank among the world’s most generous. Find out who made the list.
IRS Rules to Allow Joint-Filing by Same-Sex Married Couples
Krystal Steinmetz on October 25, 2015
The IRS is officially recognizing same-sex marriages with new rules that treat all married couples, regardless of sex, equally.
Credit Card Users Suffer Fatigue From the Rewards Game
Christopher Elliott on October 25, 2015
So-called ‘affinity cards’ that rack up the miles or other spending perks with specific brands are losing their allure. And this columnist says it’s high time.
Bet You Can’t Guess America’s 2nd Favorite Sneaker Brand
Krystal Steinmetz on October 25, 2015
Nike still reigns, but after that there’s a dark horse surging past all the other athletic shoe brands.
6 Ways to Ensure Enough Money for Retirement
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 7, 2020
Following these six steps can help ensure that your money lasts as long as you do after you stop working.
In What City Can a ‘Shack’ Fetch $400,000?
Karla Bowsher on October 23, 2015
A 765-square-foot home that is more than 100 years old and sells for $408,000? It is a reality in this city.
11 States Where Police Sell Confiscated Guns to Citizens
Karla Bowsher on October 23, 2015
A growing number of state laws encourage or require police departments to sell the firearms that officers confiscate, putting the weapons back on the streets.
7 Apps to Get Paperwork Off Your Desk and Into the Cloud
Maryalene LaPonsie on October 23, 2015
Today’s scanning apps not only cut clutter but also make it easy to find what you want, when you want. (There’s even a good solution for Blackberry users!)
Hospitals to Avoid: Here’s the ‘Low-Down Dozen’
Krystal Steinmetz on October 22, 2015
Learn about the 12 U.S. hospitals that earn the lowest ratings for preventing five dangerous and potentially deadly infections.
Some Things Are Not Awesome: A Lego Shortage is Looming
Krystal Steinmetz on October 22, 2015
As the holidays approach, the Denmark-based Lego company is scrambling to keep up with demand. But American Lego lovers may be spared.
FCC to Release Data in Battle Against Robocalls
Krystal Steinmetz on October 22, 2015
The commission hopes ongoing publication of robocall phone numbers and complaint details will help developers make more effective weapons to block the onslaught.
Marijuana Use Has Doubled — But Who Smokes It Most?
Karla Bowsher on October 22, 2015
Pass the joint, teens and young adults: You are not the only ones using significantly more marijuana these days.
365 Days of Great Weather: The Ultimate U.S. Road Trip
Karla Bowsher on October 22, 2015
A climatologist has mapped out two year-long road trips around the U.S. that keep the driver in temperatures around 70 degrees throughout the entire time.
How and Why the Government Snoops Through Your Phone
Karla Bowsher on October 22, 2015
At a congressional hearing, new details became public about how and why federal law enforcement tricks your cellphone into giving up information.
How My In-Flight Wi-Fi Turned Out to Be a Big, Fat ‘Gotcha’
Bob Sullivan on October 22, 2015
I know in-flight Wi-Fi prices have increased recently, but $300 for one cross-country round trip? I don’t want that happening to you.
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