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New Report Says Target Board Slashed CEO’s Pay
As a result of shareholder anger, Target slashed Gregg Steinhafel’s pay by about $8 million. He’s since been let go.
Dogs Can Truly Sniff Out Cancer, Researchers Say
Research shows that canines are remarkably accurate at detecting cancer in humans.
Homebuying Prospects Are Worsening for the Middle Class
New research shows that in many markets, homeownership is increasingly out of reach for the middle class.
7 Steps to Get Ruthless About Paying Off Your Debt
Ready to get serious about paying off your debt? Read this step-by-step guide about how to find the money to make it happen.
The 10 Most Common Student Loan Mistakes
Before you sign on the dotted line, take time to understand your student loan options. While you’re at it, avoid these 10 common student loan mistakes.
Checking Work Email After Work Is Not Good for You
A new Gallup survey indicates workers who use mobile technology to stay connected to work outside of normal working hours are more likely to be stressed out.
2 Reasons Why Costco is Hammering Sam’s Club
Walmart-owned Sam’s Club has been struggling recently, but Costco is doing fine.
$25 Minimum Wage? Swiss Say No
Voters in Switzerland reject an initiative to implement the country’s first national (and the world’s highest) minimum wage.
How to Appeal a Denied Credit Card Application
Rejected for a credit card? You may be able to change the mind of the creditor after the fact. Here’s how.
What to Expect From Memorial Day Sales
The sales for Memorial Day 2014 are sure to offer excellent discounts on clothes, tools and name-brand TVs. Just stay away from the grills.
$40,000 Found Stashed in a Thrift Store Couch
College roommates find (and return) more than $40,000 they found in an old couch.
Student Lender Sallie Mae Fined for Overcharging Service Members
Sallie Mae is fined $97 million for charging excessive interest rates and late fees on military members’ student loans.
Americans Spend $260 Each to Keep People in Prison
The U.S. crime rate may be way down, but incarceration (and its hefty price tag) continues to go up.
15 Ways to Wage War at Home Against Pollen and Allergens
You can manage allergies at home by controlling their sources. Here’s how.
Women Twice as Likely as Men to Retire in Poverty
The median income for elderly women is $11,600 less per year than it is for senior men.
The Best Grad Gift Is Money — and Lots of It
A new survey finds that consumers consider $165 an appropriate gift for a high school graduate. How about a college grad?
Child Workers Getting Sick on US Tobacco Farms
A new report highlights the shocking working conditions of children harvesting tobacco in America.
Can Your Student Loan Payments Go Up?
One student loan borrower discovered something troubling in her student loan promissory note.
8 in 10 Americans Have Less Than $50 on Them
A new survey shows Americans’ declining reliance on cash for transactions.
3 Reasons You Need to Get Involved in Net Neutrality
The FCC will soon vote on a plan to enable fast and slow Internet lanes.
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