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Kiss-and-Drop Fee at the Airport: It’s Already Happening in the UK
Several airports in the U.K. charge drivers, including taxis, a “kiss and drop” fee at the airport, and if you stay longer than the allotted waiting time, you could be fined.
Tax Hacks 2015: Avoid These 10 Common Filing Mistakes
Perfectionism isn’t always a good thing, but it is when you’re doing your taxes. Get your return done right by avoiding these 10 common mistakes.
Are Airlines Fees Refundable? Often You Have to Guess
You probably assume that many airline fees are refundable if your plans change. Airlines assume the opposite: that unless they specifically say a fee is refundable, it isn’t.
Yes, You Can Afford College: 4 Tips for Getting Scholarships
You’ll want to apply your Type-A personality traits to the job of finding and then successfully applying for scholarships. I did, and it really helped my college-bound kids.
How to Screw Up Your Insurance in 2015: A Step-by-Step Guide
Here are 12 easy ways to bungle your insurance this year — many requiring little or no effort!
Payday Lenders Pony Up Record Fine for Deceiving Borrowers
The Federal Trade Commission has reached a record-setting settlement with two payday lenders affiliated with race car driver Scott Tucker for charging customers undisclosed fees.
‘Breastaurants’ Thrive as Other Eateries Struggle
It seems the keys to attracting diners to casual, sit-down restaurants are unique menu items and cleavage-baring servers.
Experts ID Top Threat to Global Stability: ‘Staggering’ Inequality
A new report identifies the growing gap between the rich and the poor as the biggest global risk in the next decade.
Yes, You Can Afford College: Completing the FAFSA
If you want financial aid for college, you must complete the free application for student aid. Here’s what you need to know.
Are Private Schools Really Better Than Public?
Should you be shelling out big bucks so your kids can go to a private school? Here’s why the answer may be yes…and no.
Why Your Tax Refund May Be Slower (or Never Arrive) This Year
Tax season just got worse for consumers, thanks to budget cuts at the IRS.
That Sinking Feeling: Most Americans Say They Can’t Keep Up With the Cost of Living
A new Pew report reveals that 55 percent of Americans believe they’re falling behind financially.
Millennials Spend Big Bucks on Media
Deloitte predicts that North American millennials will spend $62 billion this year on movies, music, television and other media content.
Obama Wants to Tax the Rich to Cover Tax Cuts for the Middle Class
President Obama will use his State of the Union address to propose tax changes that could help reduce the yawning wealth gap in the U.S.
10 Things You’re Procrastinating About, and How to Get Them Done
Stop procrastinating already! Make it a priority to get these 10 things done pronto. You’ll be happy you did.
Could You Retire Early? Take This Test to Find Out
Early retirement isn’t as easy as it once was, but it can be done with careful planning.
New Scorecard Will Rate Student Debit Cards
More colleges are turning to student debit cards to disburse financial aid, and some of those cards are laden with fees, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says.
Google is Pulling Google Glass from the Public
The sales of Google’s smart glasses will soon be stopped so Google can work on a new version of the glasses.
Coke Makes Extra Money From Your Guilt Over Drinking Coke
Sales of tiny Cokes are soaring as many Americans try to cut back on calories and sugar. But those adorably small Cokes come at a premium price.
After ‘Unmitigated Disaster,’ Target Pulls Out of Canada
After hemorrhaging money for nearly two years, the retailer is closing its 133 Canadian stores, leaving 17,600 Canadians without jobs.
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