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Lawmakers Move to Improve Benefits of College Savings Plans
In a rare move of bipartisanship, Congress approved expanded benefits associated with 529 college savings accounts, and the Senate is expected to follow suit.
1 in 5 Americans Plan to Work Till They Die
A new report reveals the (sometimes grim) reality of Americans’ retirement plans, and how those plans will impact the younger generations.
Young and Crazy Rich: List Names Record Number of Billionaires Under Age 40
Find out who joined the old guard (Bill Gates, Warren Buffett et al.) on the Forbes richest list, including a 24-year-old entrepreneur, and how they made their fortunes.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Remove My Name From My Ex’s Mortgage?
You can dump a bad spouse, or a bad house. But try getting out from under the mortgage.
Hello, Cyborg! A Chip Implanted in Your Skin Can Replace Passwords and More
One man demonstrates how a tiny digital chip implanted in his hand can be used to store access codes, authentication information and other useful data.
This Simple Idea Could Cut Costs for College Students Across the US
A modest move toward open-source, electronic textbooks could save $1 billion for U.S. students annually, according to a new report.
Report Names ‘Terrible 10’ States Where Taxes Hit Average Americans Hardest
If you’re a typical Joe Blow, you’re paying a much bigger percentage of your income in taxes if you live in a state that lacks a graduated income tax and relies heavily on consumption taxes.
Want a Job After College? Majors Most Likely to Get You There, and Not
A recent report highlights the best (and worst) majors for giving graduates a chance of finding work.
Correcting Mistakes After You File: Amended Tax Returns
A government goof may have 50,000 more people filing amended tax returns. Here are tips, no matter why you amend your return.
What to Do With College Savings if the Student Decides Against College
All is not lost. Money saved for college can wait until the student is ready or be cashed in — for a price.
Be Nice: Your Uber Driver Is Giving You a Passenger Rating
It turns out Uber’s feedback system is a two-way street. Here’s how to find out your Uber rider rating, and if necessary, improve it.
Bank Branches Disappearing Across the United States
JP Morgan Chase recently announced it’s closing 300 bank branches in the U.S. Big banks are closing branch locations, leaving consumers with mobile banking opportunities and ATMs.
FTC: Identity Theft Is Consumers’ Top Complaint; Imposters on the Rise
For the 15th year straight, the Federal Trade Commission said identity theft was the year’s biggest consumer complaint. See what other scams made the list.
Land a Mortgage Like a Pro: Three Easy Steps
You wouldn’t think of overpaying $50,000 when buying a new house, but you could pay that much extra if you’re not careful shopping for a mortgage.
Study: America Hasn’t Had a Pay Raise in 35 Years
Disturbing data on incomes for college grads suggest that United States can’t educate itself out of the problem.
Whacky Reasons For Delaying Credit Card Payments
Weird, and expensive, justifications that don’t really hold up under the light of financial logic.
Coming Soon: Grocery Store Beacons That Send You Discounts, Aisle by Aisle
A high-tech solution for brick-and-mortar stores — and customers who always forget their coupons at home.
Who’s Downsizing? Not These Retirees
A new study finds that many Americans are opting for bigger houses in their retirement, and other surprising revelations.
Why Net Neutrality is Important
In the latest chapter of a long and heated battle over net neutrality, the FCC passed a measure to ensure that websites have equal access to Internet capacity. Think this is a topic only a nerd could love? Think again.
FCC Votes ‘Yes’ on Net Neutrality Rules
The Federal Communications Commission approved a new set of rules, classifying broadband Internet service as a utility.
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