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Income Inequality Holding Back US Recovery, S&P Says
A recent Standard & Poor’s report has determined that the growing wealth gap is damaging economic growth.
Nearly 1 in 3 US Adults Have No Retirement Savings
A federal survey found that only 18 percent of Americans close to retirement age plan to retire on a set date and not work again.
Lying on Your Resume? It’s a Bad Idea (Duh!)
A new CareerBuilder survey found that nearly 60 percent of employers have discovered a lie on an applicant’s resume. Check out some of the worst lies employers have been told.
New FICO Formula Could Raise the Credit Scores of Many
FICO announced a new credit scoring formula that lessens the negative impact of paid and medical collections accounts.
B of A Reportedly Agrees to Record-Setting $17 Billion Mortgage Fraud Settlement
According to news reports, Bank of America has agreed to the largest single federal settlement in U.S. corporate history, stemming from the sale of toxic mortgage-backed securities.
Like Cheap Contact Lenses? Then You Won’t Like This
Major contact lens manufacturers are setting price minimums for some of their products, which critics say will eliminate consumers’ ability to find discounted lenses.
Hospital ER Charges $9,000 to Bandage Cut Finger
A New Jersey teacher received a massive $9,000 bill for an ER trip that included a tetanus shot, finger bandage and antibacterial wipes.
Tupperware and Beyond: Should You Join a Direct Sales Company?
Are you thinking about getting rich by direct selling weight loss supplements, designer jeans or alternative energy? Here’s what you need to know before jumping into the world of direct sales.
Back-To-School: Parents and Teens Don’t See Eye to Eye on Shopping Lists
Teens’ top priority for back-to-school tech spending isn’t necessarily related to enhancing their educational experience.
Prospective Homeowners: Buy Now or It Could Cost You
Higher interest rates and higher home values could raise the monthly cost of purchasing a home significantly in many cites next year, real estate website Zillow says.
College President Donates $90,000 of His Salary to Low-Wage Campus Workers
The interim president of Kentucky State University cut his own pay so that the low wages of 24 workers on his campus would be increased.
No Rewards Credit Card in Your Wallet? You’re Likely Missing Out Big Time
If you’ve never applied for a rewards credit card, you’re missing out on generous sign-up bonuses, plus ongoing rewards for making everyday purchases.
Many Admit To Driving When They Were Too Drowsy
CarInsurance.com’s survey reveals that drivers hit the road while sleepy, sick and drunk.
1.2 Billion User Names and Passwords Stolen in Massive Hack, Security Firm Says
A U.S. company said it discovered the hacking attack by a Russian gang during a seven-month investigation.
Gallup: Uninsured Rate Nose-Dives in Some States Because of Obamacare
Arkansas and Kentucky lead the nation with the sharpest reductions in the percentage of residents without health insurance.
Virgin Mobile’s New a la Carte-Style Smartphone Plan
The new prepaid plan allows you to pay a low monthly price for unlimited wireless minutes for certain popular apps.
A New Way to Spend Your Paycheck Before You Get It
Activehours is a new app-based service that provides interest-free loans against your next paycheck.
Apple’s $450 Million Price-Fixing Settlement Gets Preliminary OK
However, a federal court has yet to rule on Apple’s appeal of a lower court’s decision against it.
Is This the Death of Passwords?
The continued race to stop high-tech crooks has led researchers to try yet another security frontier — one that may signal the death of the password.
The Dangers of Playing the Credit Card Rewards Game
One of the perks of having high credit scores is that credit issuers offer generous sign-up bonuses. Although the offers can be tempting, there are risks.
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