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Occupy Wipes Out Nearly $4 Million in Strangers’ Student Loan Debt
Occupy Wall Street bought and forgave the student loan debt of more than 2,700 Everest College students.
5 Reasons to Take a Company Buyout (And Why You Might Think Twice)
United Airlines is offering workers up to $100,000 to walk away from their jobs. Would you say yes?
The 10 States With the Rudest Drivers
Insure.com’s new survey shines on a spotlight on states where bad driving behavior draws the most contempt from others sharing the road.
The 10 Most Dangerous Jobs in the US
Although America’s workplaces were safer in 2013, there are still a number of occupations where the risk of death is very real.
Family Caregivers Pay a High Price for Taking Care of Loved Ones
Nearly half of family caregivers spend more than $5,000 a year.
Are You an Employee or a Contractor? (In Other Words, Is Your Boss Ripping You Off?)
Misclassifying an employee as an independent contractor cheats workers out of wages and employee benefits.
CFPB Sues Corinthian Colleges for Alleged Predatory Lending
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates that 130,000 private student loans were initiated by Corinthian students from July 2011 to the present, with an outstanding balance of $569 million.
New California Law Protects Online Reviewers
A new law prohibits businesses from using disparagement clauses to silence potential online critics.
Marriott Drops a Hint: Please Tip the Maid
Marriott, in partnership with A Woman’s Nation, has launched a new campaign to encourage travelers to leave tips for housekeepers.
New Security Measure Targets Card Thieves at Gas Pumps
Self-serve gas stations may no longer be the easy prey of crooks with stolen credit and debit cards.
Ask Stacy: If I Temporarily Lose My Health Insurance, Will I Get Fined?
A reader is starting a new job and won’t have health insurance for three months. Will that result in an Obamacare penalty?
The 5 Reasons People Fall for Scams and Gotchas
If you think you’re too smart to fall for cons and scams, you’re setting yourself up to be a victim.
15 Awesome Adult Uses for Baby Powder
Who knew that baby powder could be so useful for common household tasks.
The Eagles Ban Cellphones During Their Classic Rock Concerts
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band directs concertgoers to put their phones down and enjoy the music.
7 Percent of US Workers Have Garnished Wages
Some workers lose up to a quarter of their paychecks paying off old debt from credit cards, medical bills and student loans, as well as child support.
How to Keep Your Grandparents From Being Ripped Off by Mail Scams
How many “official” notices and sweepstakes entries did you receive in the mail last week? Read this to find out what is allowed and what to do about lawbreakers.
Women: A Taxi Just for You
New York City’s SheTaxis caters to women with female-only drivers.
Best and Worst US States for Credit
CardRatings.com’s annual survey of people’s creditworthiness shows that residents of states that were least affected by the recession are faring the best still.
Most US Families Aren’t Mired in Credit Card Debt
A new study indicates that Americans are actually pretty smart when it comes to managing credit cards.
Fewer Americans Have Retirement Accounts, New Study Says
A new report from the Federal Reserve found that fewer people have retirement accounts and the poor have been hit especially hard.
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