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11 Deals That Changed Black Friday as We Know It
From the first iPhone discount to the first sub-$200 42-inch TV, Black Friday wouldn’t be the shopping behemoth it is today without the help of these game-changing deals.
1 in 5 Americans Would Choose Death Over Running Out of Retirement Money
A new Wells Fargo survey reveals the grim reality of retirement planning for many middle-class Americans.
Don’t Have These Items Delivered to Your Home
Home delivery may be convenient, but that doesn’t mean it’s always a good idea.
Vast Empty Spaces in Once-Thriving Malls Being Put to New Use
Struggling shopping malls are filling empty department stores with data centers.
Skipping Vacation Won’t Get You a Bonus or Raise, Study Finds
A new study shows that workers who leave a lot of unused vacation time on the table are less likely to get a raise or bonus than those who take time off.
‘Click and Clack’ No Doubt Saved Car Owners a Lot of Money
Tom Magliozzi , one half of the “Click and Clack” team on “Car Talk,” has died of Alzheimer’s complications. He will be dearly missed.
We’re Paying Less for Bread, But Way More for Meat
Americans are paying bigger bucks for beef and pork. Butter costs more, too.
Taylor Swift Breaks Up With Spotify
The pop idol has pulled all of her music from the popular music streaming site.
Protect Your Holiday Travel for Free By Paying With the Right Credit Card
Your card may provide great protection in the event your flight is canceled or your baggage is mislaid.
Holiday Layaway 2014: Don’t Sacrifice Savings for Convenience
Layaway can seem like a great way to secure that hard-to-find gift on a budget, but make sure you aren’t missing out on deals by locking yourself in.
Americans Pay More and Get Slower Speeds Than Other Internet Users
A new study shows that many Americans have slow, expensive Internet that lags behind what’s available in other parts of the world.
Millennial or Gen X: Who Is the Better Employee?
A new study indicates that millennials have better key skills, such as adaptability and creativity, than previous generations.
Starbucks Delivered to Your Desk? You Got It
Starbucks’ food and beverage delivery service could be coming to your city in 2015.
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.
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