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The Best and Worst Things to Buy in November
It’s almost time for Black Friday, and a lot of product categories are going to see excellent deals this month.
Are the New, ‘Safer’ Credit Cards Already Vulnerable?
Recent incidents expose vulnerabilities of chip-and-PIN credit card technology. You have to wonder: Can any system keep us safe from fraud?
Student Loan Debt Is Keeping Adult Kids From Leaving the Nest
A new Federal Reserve study indicates that the burden of student loan debt has kept more adult children from fleeing the comfort that Mom and Dad’s home provides.
The Crime Americans Worry About Most Is the Hacking a Credit Card
Twenty-seven percent told Gallup that they or someone in their home has had credit card information stolen in a hack attack on a store in the last year.
64 Countries Have a Smaller Gender Pay Gap Than the US, Study Says
A new report ranking gender equality around the world reveals very little progress in the U.S.
Budget from 1987 Tells the Tale: Americans Are Severely Underpaid
U.S. median income, adjusted for inflation, hasn’t changed much since 1968. But those dollars went a lot further back then. Don’t believe it? Consider what you paid for rent and other essentials.
Trick-or-Treaters Want Cash, Not Treats
Trick-or-treat or Trick-or-cash? A new survey says many kids don’t want candy this Halloween. They want money.
Fast-Food Workers (McDonald’s Included) Earn $20 an Hour in Denmark
While fast-food workers in the U.S. struggle to get by with low pay, the starting pay of their Danish counterparts is $20 per hour.
Delinquent Doctors Publicly Outed for Unpaid Student Loans
Is your doctor on the list of 846 doctors and dentists who have defaulted on a total of more than $100 million in student loans through the now defunct HEAL program?
Why the Travel Industry’s Favorite New Word is ‘No’ – and What to Do About It
Travelers are finding out the hard — and expensive — way that airlines and other travel companies are less willing to work with them when things don’t go as planned.
How Do Mistakes Get Removed From Your Credit Reports?
If you dispute inaccurate information on your credit reports, how long should it take for the corrected information to appear?
Your Early Holiday Present: Gas at $3 a Gallon or Less
The price for regular gas is the lowest it’s been in four years, and the price is expected to drop even more.
Nearly Half of US Workers Don’t Have a Work-Based Retirement Plan
Part-time and low-income workers, as well as those who work for small businesses, are the most likely to not have a retirement plan.
Lotteries Are Losing Their Allure With Some Customers
Lottery sales are off in some states. Have buyers gotten bored with big jackpots?
Get the Most for Your Totaled Car
An insurance company offer on your wrecked car is just that. Here’s how to get more.
Government Sues AT&T for Allegedly ‘Throttling’ Unlimited Data Customers
The Federal Trade Commission says AT&T’s unlimited data customers are getting greatly reduced speeds when they’ve used a certain amount of data.
Monthly Bills That Can’t Help Your Credit, But Can Hurt It
If you pay some bills on time, it won’t help your credit. But if you’re late, it could hurt. Is it fair?
Hundreds of Americans Surrender Citizenship to Avoid Taxes
A new survey reveals that 73 percent of Americans living abroad are considering renouncing their U.S. citizenship.
Updating Insurance After a Policyholder Dies
Heirs need to stay on top of insurance policies on cars and houses after a policyholder passes away.
Apple Pay Blocked at CVS, Rite Aid
Just a week after its launch, Apple’s mobile payment system has been disabled by some retailers.
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