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How to Keep Lifestyle Creep From Devouring New Income
Guest Blogger on May 20, 2015
Congratulations! You got a pay raise or a windfall. Here’s how to parlay it into long-term well-being.
Libor Scandal: The Biggest, Least Understood Rip-Off of All Time
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 20, 2015
The giant banks behind the Libor scandal will soon be charged as criminals. You need to understand what happened and remember it when Wall Street whines about too much regulation.
FTC: Sham Cancer Charities Bilked Donors Out of $187 million
Krystal Steinmetz on May 20, 2015
Here’s what the government says operators used the money for instead of medicine, hospice care and other support they claimed to provide for cancer patients.
PayPal Accused of Deceptive Ads, Abusive Charges, Illegal Billing
Krystal Steinmetz on May 19, 2015
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau wants PayPal to refund consumers $15 million and pay a $10 million fine for an array of bad practices.
Could This Belt Help You Lose Weight?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 19, 2015
A new device monitors your behavior — good, bad or ugly — and helps remind you what you need to do. Here’s the skinny.
7 Tips to Avoid a Vacation Rental Ripoff
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 19, 2015
Don’t get taken for a ride when you rent a vacation home this year. Use these tips to steer clear of scam artists.
The 10 Jobs Employers Struggle to Fill
Karla Bowsher on September 11, 2015
This year might be a great time to learn a new trade to expand your job opportunities. Here are the positions employers struggle to fill.
5 Tricks to Get More Cellphone Data for Less Money
Karla Bowsher on May 19, 2015
As you wait for 5G technology to arrive, follow these tips to maximize data while minimizing your cellphone bill.
8 Women Among the Top 100 Paid CEOs
Karla Bowsher on May 19, 2015
Just eight women made the list of the top 100 paid CEOs. Find out where they ranked.
Ask Stacy: Should I Take Out a Reverse Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 2, 2020
The commercials insist a reverse mortgage is the perfect place to find extra retirement income. Here’s what they don’t tell you.
You’ll Be Stunned by the Projected Cost of Obesity
Krystal Steinmetz on May 18, 2015
If all the overweight American kids go on to become overweight adults, we have a problem, according to new research by the Brookings Institution.
Patriot’s Brady Sanctioned by NFL, Rewarded by Fans
Krystal Steinmetz on May 18, 2015
“Deflategate,” which led to a four-game suspension of star quarterback Tom Brady, has had an impact on merchandise sales — just not the one you might expect.
Wal-Mart: Both the Most Popular and the Most Hated
Krystal Steinmetz on May 18, 2015
Love it or hate it, more than half of U.S. shoppers frequented the retail giant in March, driving it to the top of the list of the most popular stores in America.
6 Retailers That Take the Sting Out of Cosmetics Shopping
Karla Bowsher on May 18, 2015
Want to return that makeup or self-tanner after learning the shade is all wrong on you? It’s not a problem under these stores’ return policies.
2 Reasons to Rethink Charitable Giving at the Cash Register
Karla Bowsher on May 18, 2015
Large numbers of Americans have donated to charity at checkout — and like being asked to do so. Here’s why it may be a bad idea.
This Employer Tactic Could Put Your Retirement at Risk
Karla Bowsher on May 18, 2015
About 20 percent of large employers are making the same mistake with employees’ retirement savings. Is your future at risk?
2 Keys to Avoiding Medical Identity Theft
Karla Bowsher on May 18, 2015
Medical identity theft can be lucrative for criminals and disastrous for victims — and it’s on the rise. Here’s what you can do to prevent it.
Bring Out Your Inner Chef: 11 Best Apps for Better Meals
Allison Martin on May 18, 2015
Want to spice up your life? Here are some useful kitchen apps to help you embrace your inner chef.
Wal-Mart Rolls Out Cheap Shipping to Vie With Amazon
Krystal Steinmetz on May 16, 2015
The retail giant will test a new, unlimited shipping service this summer. At half the price of Amazon Prime, would you switch to Wal-Mart?
Verizon Slims Down Cable Packages, Provoking Lawsuit
Krystal Steinmetz on May 16, 2015
ESPN claims that Verizon’s new custom cable plan is a breach of contract.
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