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Borrowing From Your 401(k)? 6 Traps to Avoid
First among them: You’ll likely be damaging your retirement prospects. Leave the money alone if you can.
When Your Student Loan Debt Shouldn’t Be Your First Priority
Repaying your student debt may feel like it should be your top priority, but a financial expert says there are other places you should put your money first.
Ordering Mother’s Day Flowers? Read This First
Consumer Reports compares 1-800-Flowers.com and FTD.com to see who comes out on top.
Think You Couldn’t Hate the Cable Company More?
You may be surprised to see what some cable companies sneak into the fine print of their contracts.
Interest Rates Expected to Spike on Student Loans
Federal student loan rates are expected to jump alongside the Treasury 10-year note.
Save Thousands by Cutting Dying Tech From Your Life
Technology can make our lives easier and save us money — except when we waste our dollars on these five has-beens.
10 Weed Killers Made From Stuff Around the House
Tired of garden weeds? Why not try scalding, solarizing, burning or eating them, rather than using harsh chemicals?
7 Bad Pieces of Get-Out-of-Debt Advice
Advice from friends can be helpful at times, but here are some pieces of debt advice that it’s best to ignore.
Biggest Regrets: What Homebuyers Would Do Differently
A new survey found that most homebuyers would make different decisions if they had the chance to buy again.
Are You Poor If You Have a Flat-Screen TV?
The ability to own TVs and cellphones is not an accurate measure of how much economic security a family has.
Worse for Workers Than McDonald’s: Subway
Subway has the worst pay record in fast food, a new analysis indicates.
The Next Tech Trend That Could Make You Rich
Still kicking yourself about passing over those Apple stocks 10 years ago? Time to redeem yourself by getting in on what could potentially be the most earth-changing tech trend ever.
Microsoft Has a Security Fix for Internet Explorer
Microsoft has issued a fix for all Windows operating systems, including XP.
Woman Loses Her Home Over a $6 Tax Bill
A judge upholds the sale of a Pennsylvania home after a widow failed to pay overdue interest on a tax bill.
College Applications: How Many Is Too Many?
With the unpredictability of the college admission process, it can be difficult to decide how many applications to submit.
2014 Gift Guide for High School and College Grads
It’s graduation time again. Here are dozens of useful, delightful and cool gifts for grads — many of them under $50.
10 Low-Cost Ways to Keep Your Kids Entertained This Summer
Wondering what to do with your children this summer? Here are some fun activities that are simple and quick. They won’t bust your budget, either.
Have a Private Student Loan? Read This
Private student loans can go into auto-default if a co-signer dies or goes into bankruptcy. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is trying to help borrowers know what their options are.
Rich or Poor, Americans Are Looking for a Discount
More than 4 in 5 consumers say they would use money-saving shopping tactics even if money wasn’t a concern.
Buying a Home Increasingly Beats Renting, Zillow Says
There’s new evidence that buying a home is a better financial decision than renting after just two years in many locations.
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