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New Year, New You, New Us
If you think we’re a trusted source for consumer and personal finance news, you’re right. But we’re becoming much more.
The 10 States With the Highest Credit Card Delinquency Rates
Missing credit card bill payments will seriously hurt your credit score, but the sooner you get back on track, the less of an impact it will have.
When Death Comes Calling: 5 Things to Do After a Terminal Diagnosis
No one wants to think about money when they’re dying, but making some smart financial decisions at the end of your life can be a final gift to your loved ones.
Hey, What’s This ‘Disposition’ Fee From Hyundai?
When Kim DeBiase ends her lease for a Hyundai Sonata, the dealership demands a $400 payment for a “disposition” fee. And that puts her in a bad disposition. Does she really have to fork over the money?
7 Reasons to Use a Dashboard Camera
A dash cam car insurance discount doesn’t yet exist, but recording your drive may still help keep your car insurance rates down.
Which College Offers the Best Value? The Answer May Surprise You
Kiplinger Personal Finance ranked the best values in public and private colleges across the country.
Got the Sniffles? Skip the Zinc and Vitamin C
Consumer Reports said taking zinc and vitamin C when you have a cold may actually make things worse. We’ll tell you why.
Want to Look Dumb? Use These Words Incorrectly
Making these all-too-common mistakes could get your resume tossed in the trash. Luckily, they’re easy to avoid.
Ask Stacy: Help! Student Loan Debt Is Threatening My Daughter’s Future
This reader’s future son-in-law is threatening to drag her daughter down with his massive student loans. Short of calling off the wedding, what’s a mother to do?
Tricks of the Trade: Car Dealers
New car coming in the new year? Car dealers are legendary at sales, but that doesn’t mean you can’t beat them at their own game. Follow these tips, and you’ll be a negotiating pro.
8 Benefits of Prepaid Debit Cards
Prepaid debit cards have been criticized for having excessive fees, but that doesn’t mean that some aren’t worth considering. Here’s why.
Life Lessons From a 99-Year-Old Man
Meet Grandpa Cheese, who has some truly sage advice to give.
25 Things Babies Born in 2015 May Never Know
When kids born in 2015 start asking about what life was like back in the old days, you’ll have this list to show them how things used to be.
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.
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