Category: Articles

The Best and Worst States for Driving

Karla Bowsher on August 31, 2015

Drivers tend to fare better in states that share one key characteristic. Find out what it is.

Netflix’s Upcoming Loss of Hollywood Movies Is Hulu’s Gain

Karla Bowsher on August 31, 2015

It might be time to rethink your Internet video subscription services if you’re a fan of some big Hollywood blockbusters.

Millions of Medicare Recipients Face Premium Hike in 2016

Karla Bowsher on November 26, 2019

A quirk in the law means one-third of Medicare beneficiaries could pay a monthly premium for Medicare Part B that’s 52 percent higher.

Hey, Apple Fans: Steer Clear of This Credit Card Offer

Bob Sullivan on August 31, 2015

This tour of the hard-to-find fine print reveals the potentially high cost of interest and “free” points on financing for your new Apple product.

Want a Raise? You’ll Fare Better in These Cities

Krystal Steinmetz on August 30, 2015

Find out where employers are increasing pay faster than the national average.

Sprint Offers Year of Free Service in a Bid for Converts

Krystal Steinmetz on August 30, 2015

In a bold — some would say reckless — attempt to regain ground against competitors, Sprint makes a play for DirectTV customers.

Sorry Charlie! Tuna Company Must Refund Customers

Krystal Steinmetz on August 30, 2015

Are you a tuna lover? Find out if StarKist owes you money under this class-action lawsuit.

How Google’s New Feature Could Change Your Web Browsing

Karla Bowsher on August 28, 2015

Users of Chrome — Google’s Internet browser — no longer will have to endure one of the more irritating aspects of the browsing experience.

The 15 Best Jobs for Young Adults

Karla Bowsher on August 28, 2015

Young adults consistently have faced higher unemployment rates than the nation as a whole. Here are the best jobs for millennials.

Why There’s a Great Chance You Used Facebook on Monday

Karla Bowsher on August 28, 2015

Facebook hit a record-shattering milestone earlier this week. Find out what happened on the social media network Monday.

What It Really Takes Just to Get by in America

Krystal Steinmetz on August 27, 2015

Covering basic needs requires significantly more money than many people earn, a new report says. Find out the true cost of raising a family in your area.

Who Needs Email When You Can Send a Message by Potato?

Krystal Steinmetz on August 27, 2015

An entrepreneurial millennial is turning this ridiculous idea into a profitable business.

McDonald’s Rejects ‘Cease-Fire’ in Burger Wars

Krystal Steinmetz on August 27, 2015

Burger King’s proposed “McWhopper” creates an awkward public relations moment in the competition for fast food customers.

The Most Emotional — and Emotionless — Countries in the World

Karla Bowsher on August 27, 2015

One cluster of adjacent countries is home to the world’s most emotional people. Across the ocean, another group of nations contains the world’s least emotional citizens.

Why Internet Service on Your Next Flight Could Be Faster

Karla Bowsher on August 27, 2015

In-flight Internet service that promises record speeds has been cleared for takeoff. Find out when it’s likely to be available.

10 Automakers Sued Over ‘Deadly’ Ignition Flaw

Karla Bowsher on August 27, 2015

Ten automakers are being sued over keyless ignition systems that allegedly raise the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Find out which manufacturers are involved.