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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.
12 Surprising Ways to Cut Rental Car Expenses
Renting a car doesn’t have to put a dent in your bank account. Here are some ways to curb the costs.
Could Student Loans Cost You Your Social Security Benefits?
Social Security garnishment for student loans isn’t unheard of, but you may be able to reduce the amount taken out of your check.
US: Pass the Potato Chips, Please
In much of the rest of the world, the favorite snack food is fruit. Here in America? Not so much.
Is the iPhone 6 Worth Tearing Your Hair Out?
Some users of the new iPhone say the phone is ripping out their hair – including beard hair – when they move it away from their face.
LA Restaurants Charging 3 Percent to Cover Employee Health Care
Many L.A. diners are seeing a new fee on their bill: a surcharge to cover restaurant workers’ health insurance.
That Credit Advice You’re Getting Could Be Hogwash
When you get advice from a lender about your credit, you might assume they know what they are talking about. But it’s always good to check the facts.
Uber Gets “F” Rating from BBB
The ridesharing service’s contentious surge-pricing strategy pushed Uber to the BBB’s lowest rating.
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