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5 Ways to Dramatically Reduce the Cost of College
B.T. Ballenger on May 28, 2020
Don’t let the sticker price of college scare you away from getting your degree. Few students pay the asking price. Here’s how to reduce your net cost.
Rate of Uninsured Americans Hits New Low
Ari Cetron on July 11, 2015
Love it or hate it, Obamacare has pushed health insurance coverage to a new level. Find out where the greatest expansion has been.
Do Beer Drinkers Need Government Protection?
Ari Cetron on July 10, 2015
Lawmakers’ efforts to ensure that bar patrons get what they pay for when they order a pint have so far come up short. Here’s the sobering scoop.
Bank Offers ‘Faster and Safer’ ATM Access, Without a Card
Ari Cetron on July 10, 2015
Customers of this major U.S. bank can make cash withdrawals using just a smartphone. Here’s how it works, and why it’s more secure than the traditional system.
4 Ways to See Movies at a Theater for Free
Donna Freedman on July 10, 2015
Movie tickets continue to get more expensive. But why pay at all? Find out how to see your favorite flicks without opening a wallet or purse.
Is This McDonald’s Toy Really Cursing at Children?
Karla Bowsher on July 10, 2015
McDonald’s has dismissed concerns that a Happy Meal toy utters profanity. What do you hear?
The States That Love — or Loathe — Fruits and Vegetables
Karla Bowsher on July 10, 2015
Less than 15 percent of Americans eat the recommended amount of produce daily, but some states have a worse track record than others.
Hackers Steal 21.5 Million Social Security Numbers From Feds
Karla Bowsher on July 10, 2015
A federal agency has announced that for the second time this year, it has uncovered a breach of sensitive information. Should you be worried?
Here’s Why You Can’t Buy a New Tesla in Motor City
Maryalene LaPonsie on July 19, 2015
Michigan is just one state that’s shut down Tesla’s direct-to-consumer sales model. Is your state one of the others with an anti-Tesla law?
Missing Your Social Security Statements? Click to Solve the Mystery
Bob Sullivan on May 7, 2020
You can still get your earnings credits and the estimated benefit you would receive at retirement as often as you like, if you know how.
JP Morgan Chase Ordered to Pay $50 million in Consumer Refunds
Krystal Steinmetz on July 10, 2015
Federal regulators also hit the financial giant with $136 million in penalties for its illegal debt collection practices.
Which Is Safer – Riding Shotgun or in the Back Seat?
Krystal Steinmetz on July 10, 2015
You may be surprised to see which seat offers the most protection in a car crash. It’s not a one-size-fits-all result.
What Your Shopping Bag Has to Do With Your Expanding Waistline
Krystal Steinmetz on July 9, 2015
A new study shows that using a certain type of shopping bag is correlated with the purchase of more junk food. See if you can guess — paper, plastic or reusable.
How Much Does $100 Really Buy in Your State?
Karla Bowsher on July 9, 2015
One state’s residents are about 15 percent richer than their incomes suggest. Find out where $100 goes the furthest.
4 Steps to Stop Debt Collectors in Their Tracks
Maryalene LaPonsie on July 9, 2015
Are debt collector calls causing you to lose sleep? Here are four steps to stop the harassment and get on with life.
71 Percent of Humans Live on $10 a Day or Less
Karla Bowsher on July 9, 2015
The number of people living in poverty worldwide is dropping. But much of the world still gets by on very little.
The Sad Truth About Millions of Fitness Trackers
Karla Bowsher on July 9, 2015
Fitness trackers are red hot. But here is the dirty little secret about many of the devices that have been sold so far.
Find a Real Work-From-Home Job (and Sidestep Scams)
Jim Gold on July 9, 2015
Whether you want to telecommute or launch a sharing-economy business, there are plenty of opportunities to work from home — and many ways to get ripped off.
5 Steps to Save Your Financially Stressed Marriage
Maryalene LaPonsie on July 9, 2015
If money issues are threatening your “happily ever after,” then here are ways to tackle the problem.
Fitness Lineup: States With the Healthiest Habits — and Not So Much
Krystal Steinmetz on July 8, 2015
You might be surprised to see which states have the most fit and least fit residents. Find out where your state ranks.
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