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Why Your Internet Bill Keeps Growing
As two telecommunications giants make plans to merge, Internet costs just keep rising. Here are two ways to fight back.
Say What? Traffic Noise Can Make You Fat
A new study links obesity with exposure to noise from road traffic, railways and aircraft. How more noise leads to bigger waistlines.
How Self-Made Millionaires Think
People who are successful — financially and otherwise — regularly set aside time to ask themselves these 83 questions.
Another For-Profit Joins FTC’s List of Disgraced Colleges
This Georgia-based school allegedly deceived students with claims about the college’s career training and credit transfers.
Fashion Forward: Nordstrom Offers ‘Shop-By-Text’
The upmarket retailer gets out in front with tech that allows customers to connect with personalized sales staff and “view and buy seamlessly.”
Amazon Targets Etsy Market
In what could be a David and Goliath tale, the giant online retailer seeks to capture the buyers and sellers who populate the handmade goods market.
How Security Questions Can Get You in Trouble
A new study concludes that online security questions have a fatal flaw. Find out more.
Are Airline Restrictions Costing Consumers Billions?
Trying to score the best travel deal online? The airlines may be getting in your way, according to a new study.
Just 1 Piece of Plastic? ‘Smart’ Card Makes Bold Promise
A new venture promises to consolidate all your credit, debit and rewards cards down to a single piece of plastic. Here are the pros and cons.
Top 6 Regrets of the Dying
You’ve heard this before: “No one on their deathbed ever said, ‘I wish I had spent more time at the office.”’ Working too much is truly one of the regrets of those near death.
How to Increase Your Gas Mileage by 70 Percent
Discovery Channel’s ‘MythBusters’ proves that a few driving techniques and simple tweaks to your car can nearly double your fuel economy.
What to Do When Your Travel Company Dumps You
Although you can’t cancel your reservation without losing your money or paying a penalty, many travel-related companies do so without penalty.
Food Porn? Guess What Chili’s Pays to Shine its Buns
Apparently, food beautification has become worth big investments in the digital age. Here’s why.
Functional Chic: Bracelet Doubles as a Tiny Tool Belt
Wear 29 tools on your wrist and take it through airport security with no problem.
Online Retailer Tosses Out Bosses in Favor of ‘Holacracy’
Will ditching the traditional boss-employee management system work? Some workers are not sticking around to find out.
Hey, Cowboys! Iconic Texas Ranch Hitting Market for $725M
Heirs to one of the oldest and largest working ranches in the country have agreed to sell the property. Here’s what the Texas-sized price tag will get you.
Why You Might See a Pay Raise Soon
One firm predicts wages will start to increase soon after years of stagnation. Here’s why.
Drink Up, Guys: Caffeine Might Prevent Erectile Dysfunction
A morning cup of coffee or two could boost a guy’s love life. Find out more.
The Hidden Dangers of Selling Your Old Smartphone
Selling your old phone can be like selling yourself, especially if you have an Android. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself against identity theft and other consequences.
To Buy or to Rent? In This Housing Market, it’s Far From Obvious
By conventional wisdom, rising rental prices should prompt more people to buy homes. Here’s why they are not.
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