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4 Ways to Make Your Gmail Safer in 2015
Take advantage of the built-in security features available through your email provider to prevent unauthorized use of your account.
Half of Homebuyers Don’t Shop for the Best Mortgage, and It Costs Them Plenty
The CFPB says nearly half of U.S. homebuyers don’t shop around to find the best mortgage loan and seriously consider only one lender. To address the problem, it’s unveiled a new website.
If You’re a Kirin Drinker, You Can Get a Refund
As part of a lawsuit settlement, Anheuser-Busch is refunding customers up to $50 for Kirin purchases made between 2009 and 2014.
Wanna Grow Old? You May Want to Move to One of These States
A new report details which states have the highest (and lowest) life expectancies, and what contributing factors affect how old a state’s residents live to be.
Ask Stacy: Why Won’t My Credit Score Go Up?
There are lots of fixes for a bad credit score, such as lowering your credit utilization ratio. But the most effective thing you can do? Pay your bills on time and be patient.
Are These 5 Money Mistakes Draining Your Savings Account?
Struggling to keep your savings account funded? It might not just be a problem of limited income or financial emergencies. Here’s why.
The FHA Just Cut a Major Expense for New Homebuyers
Lower rates are coming to private mortgage insurance for first-time homebuyers.
1 In 3 Workers Will Jump Ship if They Don’t Get a Raise in 2015
A new report reveals that as the U.S. job market improves, so does employees’ confidence that they’ll get a raise.
What Is the Poorest County in Your State?
A new report details the bleak statistics of the most hard-up county in each of the 50 states.
Texas Payday Lenders Use Criminal Courts to Collect on Loans
A new report says payday loan businesses in Texas are criminalizing borrowers who are unable to pay back their loans, even though that’s not allowed by state law.
Tax Hacks 2015: 8 Ways to Get Free Help Preparing Your Taxes
The less you earn, the more help you’ll find for preparing your taxes. But there are free programs for everyone, no matter how much you make.
College Students: Are You Making These 9 Money Mistakes?
Chances are you headed off to college without a solid education in personal finance and money management. Don’t start out adulthood by digging yourself into a hole.
9 Things to Remove From Your Résumé Right Now
These things can make you look unprofessional, unqualified and unprepared.
Obama Proposes Free Community College for Students ‘Willing to Work for It’
President Obama unveils a plan to allow up to 9 million students to attend community college without having to pay for their own tuition.
Which Hotels Offer Free Wi-Fi? It Depends
Although some hotel chains offer free Wi-Fi to all of their guests, big chains often require you to sign up for their loyalty program before you’re able to access free Internet.
Your College Major Influences Whether You Ask for a Raise (No Matter Where You Work)
A new PayScale survey reveals which college majors are most (and least) likely to ask their boss for higher pay. The results may surprise you.
Kick the Habit: 7 Steps to Wean Yourself From Credit Cards
Easy credit, the tendency to overspend, and the overwhelming acceptance of plastic as a means to pay for everything from home repairs to hamburgers have helped make consumer indebtedness a chronic condition. Here’s how to break free.
Stop Working More Than 50 Hours a Week! It’s a Waste of (Everyone’s) Time
A Stanford economist has found the point at which we should stop working and go home.
Watch Out, Time Warner Cable Customers: Your Bill Is Going Up
Time Warner Cable is hiking fees on its modem leases and sports and local channels.
Many TurboTax Users are Fuming. Here’s Why
Beware: The new desktop version of TurboTax Deluxe requires you to upgrade — ponying up an extra $30 or $40 — if you need to report investment, self-employment or rental income, forms that used to be included in its deluxe software package.
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