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The Most Expensive Mortgage Mistakes You Can Make
We all make financial missteps, but mistakes made when buying a home can really be magnified. Here are four mortgage mistakes you can’t afford to make.
Get Your Drink On for Cheap in These Cities
Check out the nation’s cheapest (and most expensive) cities for beer and wine, plus some cost-saving tips for purchasing alcohol.
Obama Makes Government Credit Cards Safer
Multiple data breaches lead to improved security measures for federally issued cards.
Apple Pay Begins: What You Need to Know
If you have an iPhone 6, you can now leave your bulky wallet at home and pay for many purchases with your phone.
20 Ways (and 30 Apps) to Make Your Smartphone Pay for Itself
Who says smartphones have to be a drain on your wallet? We have a big list of 20 ways, including 30 apps, to help your phone pay for itself.
7 Reasons Why Your Debt Repayment Plan Isn’t Working
Drowning in debt? Here are some mistakes that could be hindering you from eliminating those outstanding balances.
10 Reports Your Car Insurance Company Pulls About You
You’ll be surprised by all of data about you that is available to insurers.
Study: A Single Homeowner’s Insurance Claim Could Raise Premiums by 32 Percent
A new study found that even filing a small claim on your homeowner’s insurance can send your rates through the roof.
How to Avoid Getting the Flu (or Worse) On an Airplane
Planes can feel like an airborne petri dish, but there are a few things you can do to protect yourself from nasty germs and bacteria.
Liar Labels: Is That Farmers Market Food Really Local?
Unwitting consumers are often duped by misleading (or false) labels on food and drink.
Pop Quiz: Can a Store Force You to Spend $10 to Use a Credit Card?
We recently stopped people on the street to test their knowledge of credit cards. Take this quick test to see if you’re up to speed when it comes to that plastic in your pocket or purse.
The Restless Project: She Has a Good Job, but Will She Have to Leave New Orleans?
She has a great job in NOLA, but work is slowing down and the future is uncertain.
The Cost to Treat Ebola: $20,000+ Per Day
Caring for an Ebola patient isn’t cheap: costs top $1,000 per hour.
Survey: These Airlines Have the Cheapest, Most Comfy Economy Seats
Flying coach doesn’t have to be unbearable, especially if you fly on consumers’ top-ranked domestic airlines for comfortable economy seats.
HBO Without Cable: It’s Planning a Stand-Alone Service
If you love “Game of Thrones,” but hate cable, HBO’s latest announcement may appeal to you.
Shocked by a $1,443 Bill From My Toyota Dealership
When Katherine LaFaso starts leasing a Toyota Prius, her dealership sends her a mysterious $1,443 bill. But for what?
How Do Credit Report Errors Happen?
If you have seen wrong information on your credit report — and plenty of people have — you’ve probably wondered how it got there.
It Pays (Literally) to Be a Dad
A new report found that men with children earn 40 percent more than their childless peers.
FTC: Beware Mystery Shopper Scams
We’ll tell you how to avoid falling victim to the latest secret shopper scams.
What’s In McDonald’s Chicken McNuggets? Now You Can Find Out
The fast food chain is trying to debunk food quality concerns with a new social media campaign.
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