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College Savings: How Much Is Enough?
Everyone tells you to start a college fund for your kids, but how much should you put in it? Here’s how to find the right amount.
Get Your Flu Shot, Even Though It’s Less Effective This Year
Although this year’s influenza vaccine is not a great match for all the strains of influenza that are common right now, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention still recommend getting one.
Your Second Fridge Is Wasting a Chilling Amount of Money and Electricity
A lot more people have a second refrigerator these days, at a big cost to owners’ wallets and the environment.
Cheerios Adds ‘Ancient Grains’ to its Cereal Mix
General Mills is adding quinoa, Kamut wheat and spelt to a new Cheerios variety in an effort to boost slumping cereal sales. Would you try it?
10 Smart Year-End Money Moves You Can Make During Commercial Breaks
Making smart year-end money moves doesn’t require a lot of time. In fact, you can give yourself a year-end review and makeover during commercial breaks while you’re watching TV.
Poor Self-Control in Kids Linked to Low Credit Scores, Heart Disease Later in Life
Researchers looked for signs that credit behavior and health are linked and found a connection in the study subjects that could be detected by age 10. Here’s what you can take away from that.
10 of the World’s Most Insulting Fees and How to Beat Them
The frenzy of fees in everything from travel to banking is the financial equivalent of a cold slap in the face. Here are 10 examples, and some advice on fighting back.
The Naughty List: 10 Bad Behaviors That Aren’t Illegal
Swearing at a cop, driving barefoot and running certain stop signs won’t get you a ticket or jail time. See what else you can do.
20-Plus Tips to Make the Most of Post-Holiday Clearance Sales
There will be crowds. But if you can handle the hubbub, you’ll score some great prices on stuff you use every day.
Here’s What You Need to Know Before Renting a Car Overseas
Before you make the arrangements, do your homework about insurance and paperwork requirements and restrictions for those older than a certain age.
6 Low-Cost (or Free!) Gifts People Will Actually Like
We found six gifts that are cost-free, or close to it, and are actually likely to be treasured — so you can keep your debt repayment plan on track.
You May Want to Think Twice Before Following Dr. Oz’s Advice
A new study indicates that Dr. Oz often gives advice that is not backed by scientific evidence.
For Most People, Gluten-Free Is Probably Not a Healthier Choice
Many American have jumped on the gluten-free bandwagon, but is this really a good health choice or just another fad diet?
Could You Be Driving on Counterfeit Tires?
Consumer Reports warns that counterfeit Chinese tires have been sold in the U.S. using the Pegasus Advanta brand.
7 Charities Offering the Biggest Bang for the Buck
Whether your passion is animals, veterans or the environment, here’s a list of charities where your money will do the most good.
What Is Middle Class, Anyway?
Here’s why many middle-income families feel that they’re falling behind.
12 Things That Will Be Less Expensive in 2015
Falling gas prices and an end to tariffs on Chinese imports will affect prices on everything from food to electronics.
Now You Can Create a Personalized List of the Best Places to Retire
A new interactive map by Zillow helps you find the perfect place to retire, depending on your personal preferences.
These Airlines Are Most Likely to Lose (or Otherwise Mishandle) Your Bags
If you want to arrive at your destination with your luggage in hand, here are the airlines that are best and worst at taking care of your checked bags.
Does T-Mobile Owe You a Refund for Unauthorized Charges?
The nation’s fourth-largest wireless carrier has agreed to pony up at least $90 million to provide customer refunds for unwanted charges in a mobile cramming case. Here’s how you can get your money.
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