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Texas Man Pays Overdue School Lunch Bills for More Than 60 Kids
Moved by the shabby treatment of students with past-due lunch bills at a Utah elementary school, a Houston man checked on kids at his local school.
Americans Are More in Love With Prepaid Cards
These cards have lower fees and better terms than they did a few years ago, but they do have drawbacks.
Tax Hacks 2014: The 10 Dumbest and 4 Smartest Things You Can Do With a Tax Refund
Every year millions of Americans get money back, then blow it. Here are the best and worst ways to treat the return of your hard-earned money, along with some advice on tracking your refund.
Will One Late Payment Wreck My Credit Score?
Even if your payment history has been flawless, one mishap has the ability to hit your credit score below the belt.
Survey: 65 Percent of Shoppers Won’t Pay More for Amazon Prime
If Amazon substantially raises the cost of Amazon Prime, could there be a customer revolt like that experienced by Netflix?
It’s National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend
Just what are you supporting with those cookie purchases?
14 Simple Ways to Save $1,000 by Summer
If you start now, you can reasonably expect to save enough money to pay for that long-awaited summer vacation.
10 Best Jobs for College Grads in 2014
This year’s best jobs are in health care and technology. Here’s the list, what they pay and how to get one for yourself.
Could the Post Office Make Payday Lenders Obsolete?
It’s been proposed that post offices provide financial services to those who now depend on payday lenders and check-cashing joints.
Does the Wind Chill Factor Really Mean Anything?
Some think the wind chill, so often mentioned in weather reports, has less to do with reality and more with bragging rights.
What Do You Think About CVS’ Ban on Selling Cigarettes?
The move by the nation’s second largest pharmacy chain means a $2 billion loss in annual revenue.
Tax Hacks 2014: Beware These 7 Tax Scams
There are lots of different kinds of cons happening during tax time. Some are happening to taxpayers, and some are being perpetrated by them.
What’s the Best Credit Score?
The answer to that question is probably a bit more complicated than you would think.
Cash, Credit or Bitcoin? More Merchants Are Accepting Digital Currency
The number of retailers accepting bitcoins as payment is growing, and is expected to become much more common.
Cellphone Scam Could Cost You $19.95, Plus $9 Per Minute
The calls often originate in the Caribbean or some other place outside the United States.
10 Low- and No-Cost Tips to Prevent the Flu
The peak of the flu season could be upon us. Are you doing everything you can to protect yourself from the “regular” flu, as well as swine flu?
What to Expect From Valentine’s Day Deals
Some of the most traditional Valentine’s Day gifts likely won’t see great sales leading up to the big day. Here’s where you can find bargains.
Review: The Plum Card From American Express OPEN
This business credit card offers a significant benefit for those that have the cash on hand to pay early.
Credit and Debit Card Data Breached at Some US Hotels
The hotel management company at the center of the data breach says it was limited to 14 U.S. hotels.
5 Tips That Helped Me Through New Orleans’ ‘Once-in-a-Decade’ Ice Storm
The ice storm during my recent visit there could have made life a lot more difficult. Luckily I had taken precautions.
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