Latest Posts
A Third of U.S. Adults Have Debt ‘in Collections,’ Report Says
The new study is based on the review of credit files from TransUnion. Does the large number surprise you?
Medicare Isn’t Going Broke (Yet)
A new report shows that Medicare’s fiscal health is getting better, but issues persist.
10 Careers to Avoid
CareerCast releases its list of the most “endangered” jobs in the U.S.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Claim My $20 Million Lottery Prize?
A reader visited a website that says he’s owed $19,887,000 in unclaimed lottery winnings, and that they’ll hook him up for a fee. Here’s where he should go instead, and you should, too.
The Fight for the Right to Hang a Clothesline
Homeowners associations ban them and environmentalists love them. All that aside, though, a clothesline saves you money.
10 Things Not to Buy for Your College-Bound Student
College is expensive, so parents should save money any way they can. Here are 10 items they can cut, without anyone noticing.
Americans Name Their Favorite Grocery Stores
A recent Harris poll awards brand of the year status to grocery stores in four regions of the country. Is your favorite on the list?
We Love Facebook and Other Social Media, But We Also Hate It
Social media bombs in a customer satisfaction survey but remains popular.
Half of Employers Who Check Social Media Say It’s Torpedoed Job Applicants
Don’t let poor grammar and punctuation on Twitter prevent you from landing a good job.
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in August
PCs and travel are hot, big-screen TVs and Apple aren’t so much, in DealNews’ August buying guide.
How to Care for Your Pets After You’re Gone
You probably don’t need a full-blown pet trust, but you do need to take steps to make sure your beloved animals are cared for if you die before they do.
The Shocking Secrets of Hoarders
Used kitty litter. Boxes of empty pill bottles. Rat droppings. An Insure.com survey reveals the disturbing details of hoarding.
Cellphone Unlocking Bill Heads to Obama for Signature
Congress passed legislation to allow mobile phone users to unlock their phones and change their wireless network.
Some Vegas Casinos Have Cut the Payout on Blackjack
A change in blackjack payouts leaves players at a bigger disadvantage.
1 in 25 New Yorkers is a Millionaire
A recent survey identified the global cities with the highest percentage of millionaires.
What You Need to Know About New Rules for Money Market Funds
After years of debate, the SEC has adopted moderate reforms for money market mutual funds.
The Talk All Parents Need to Have With Their Adult Children
A Fidelity study found that adult kids and their folks aren’t on the same page when it comes to discussing finances.
Save on Back-To-School Supplies by Shopping Sales Tax Holidays
Tax-free weekends help your back-to-school dollars go a little further. Find out if your state participates.
Why Corporations Pay Less Taxes than You
Corporations are living the island life — or at least their shadowy shell companies are — and saving a bundle on taxes as a result.
7 Years Later, I Owed More on My Student Loans Than When I Started Paying
Sharon Cece borrowed $10,000 in student loans in 2004 to finish her bachelor’s degree. Seven years later, she discovered she owed $11,060.
21,001 - 21,020 of 26,378
