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How to Talk Money With Your Spouse
Maryalene LaPonsie on July 6, 2015
Does every discussion turn into a fight? Here’s how to successfully talk money with your spouse.
A Cautionary Tale: ‘Rewards’ App Busted for Mining Customer Data
Krystal Steinmetz on July 5, 2015
The developer enticed consumers with game points to be redeemed for clothes and other goods, then stole information.
Weapon Designed to Kill Off Phone Theft Proves Lethal
Krystal Steinmetz on July 4, 2015
How an initiative started by California lawmakers has pulled the rug out from under thieves who created a huge market in stolen cellphones.
Going to Greece? Load Up on Cash and Keep Your Eyes Open
Krystal Steinmetz on July 3, 2015
Although Greece’s economy is wobbling, it’s still a good time to be a tourist in the culturally rich country. Just take these precautions to avoid hassles.
Why the Girls Scouts Turned Down a $100,000 Donation
Krystal Steinmetz on July 3, 2015
The national organization took a strong position for inclusion by rejecting this big chunk of change. Here’s the scoop.
How to Beat the Odds and Win at Contests
Peggy Schwarz on July 3, 2015
I’ve been entering contests for decades, and I’ve won everything from appliances to ski lessons. Here’s how.
How the Supreme Court Ruling Cuts the Cost of Being Gay
Bob Sullivan on July 3, 2015
A ruling that recognized same-sex marriage will confer some of the financial benefits on couples that didn’t have them before — as well as some of the fiscal downside to tying the knot.
13 Cool Alternative Uses for Stuff You Have Around the House
Amanda Geronikos on July 3, 2015
From cleaning your pans with ketchup to using cat litter to rescue a cell phone, cabinet staples can often do double duty.
10 Foods You Shouldn’t Buy Organic – and 12 You Should
Amanda Geronikos on March 3, 2021
Paying extra for organic food can take a big bite out of any budget. Want to get the biggest bang for your organic buck? Here’s what to buy – and what not to.
Fannie, Freddie CEOs Get $3.4 Million Raises
Karla Bowsher on July 2, 2015
Last year, the CEOs of the two mortgage giants each earned around $600,000. This year, their take leaps to $4 million.
Full-Service Restaurants Can Be Worse for Health Than Fast Food
Karla Bowsher on July 2, 2015
A new study finds that eating at full-service restaurants can be more dangerous than grabbing fast food.
Are Airlines Conspiring to Keep Plane Tickets Costly?
Karla Bowsher on July 2, 2015
The federal government is looking into whether major airlines are illegally keeping the price of plane tickets high. Find out more.
Can You Trust Wal-Mart’s ‘Made in USA’ Product Claims?
Krystal Steinmetz on July 1, 2015
A watchdog group says that the retail giant is deceiving customers even as it promises to increase the share of domestic products on its shelves.
Airlines Rolling Out Good Food? Say It Isn’t So!
Krystal Steinmetz on July 1, 2015
A brand new menu featuring fresh food, greater variety and better wine — at least for some travelers. Here’s what’s cooking.
Apple Slapped With $450 Million Fine for Price-Fixing
Krystal Steinmetz on July 1, 2015
But the tech giant is not giving up in its battle with the courts. Find out why.
The Nation’s Biggest Beer Swilling States
Krystal Steinmetz on July 1, 2015
Americans enjoy their beer, but some states take their love of the sudsy ale to a whole new level. Guess which state consumes the most beer per capita.
5 Changes That Could Slash Heart Disease Deaths by Half
Karla Bowsher on July 1, 2015
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. A new study finds that behavioral changes are key to avoiding such a fate.
This U.S. City Has the Priciest Hotel Rates in the World
Karla Bowsher on July 1, 2015
The world’s most expensive hotels are not in New York, London or Paris. Find out where you’ll pay a pretty penny to spend the night.
And the No. 1 Country for Female Entrepreneurs Is …
Karla Bowsher on July 1, 2015
Female entrepreneurs hoping to shatter the proverbial glass ceiling have better odds in one nation than in any other.
How the President’s Overtime Proposal Could Impact You
Krystal Steinmetz on July 1, 2015
President Obama threw down the gauntlet on overtime pay. Who could be seeing a raise from it and by how much.
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