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Nearly Half of Bostonians Admit to Aggressive Driving
Boston ranks No. 1 for aggressive driving, but nationwide motorists report witnessing plenty of bad driving behavior, including cutting funeral lines, a new survey says.
Don’t Take These Dietary Supplements, CR Says
Consumer Reports says some ingredients can pose serious risks to people who use them. It also warns that pregnant women should avoid many over-the-counter medications.
Study: Working in High School Leads to Higher Earnings Later
A recent study says if you don’t work as a teen, you’ll likely earn less and find it more difficult to secure a job as an adult.
Ford Reduces Mileage Numbers, Refunds Customers
The automaker will compensate about 215,000 car owners between $125 and $1,050 after overstating fuel economy ratings.
Men, Think Twice About Carrying Your Cellphone in Your Pocket
A new study says cellphone use negatively impacts male fertility.
Ouch! Gas Prices Hit a 6-Year Seasonal High
Forget those forecasts about stable gas prices this summer. Violence in Iraq is driving the price up.
US Health Care Ranks Dead Last in International Survey
A new health care survey found that the U.S. has the most expensive but least effective health care system compared with 10 other industrialized nations.
Should You Buy a Franchise?
Thinking about buying a franchise? Here are some important things to consider before taking the leap.
13 Reasons to Check Your Credit Scores Right Now
Have you put off checking your credit score and credit reports? Here are 13 reasons you should stop delaying.
Waiting for a GM Recall Repair? Don’t Hold Your Breath
Customers have been waiting for months for repairs because GM replacement parts are in short supply.
Savings Bonds Are Now as Popular as VCRs
Once the go-to gift for birthdays and graduations, savings bonds appear to be facing extinction.
The Cheapest and Most Expensive Cities to Visit
TripAdvisor released a list of the cheapest and most expensive cities both in the U.S. and in the world.
Renting vs. Buying: Which Is Cheapest Where You Live?
There’s no one-size-fits-all way to know if renting or buying a home will be cheaper in the long run. But it’s easy to find out which works best in your town.
10 Worst States to Make a Living in 2014
If you’ve struggled to find decent work in these areas, it may be time to look elsewhere.
Feds Garnish Wages of More Workers Who Default on Student Loans
Wage garnishment in 2013 was up 45 percent from a decade ago for student loan borrowers who have defaulted on their loans.
Rejected for a Checking Account? Banks May Get More Forgiving
Databases intended to weed out fraudsters have been used to restrict consumers’ access to the banking system, but that may change.
Don’t Get Burned by Drinkable Sunscreen
A Colorado company claims to have invented the first drinkable sunscreen – but does it work?
Stop Paying for Your Food!
Some of the country’s top chefs forage for ingredients for their five-star meals. So can you, using databases of where to gather food from the wild or from someone’s garden.
10 Best States to Make a Living in 2014
Workers in these areas may have an advantage over their counterparts elsewhere in the U.S.
Pot Is Now Available for Pets
Pet owners are using medical marijuana to treat their animals’ ailments. The hemp-based meds have just a trace amount of THC.
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