The Best and Worst Things to Buy in February

Tax software, winter clothing, and touch-screen laptops are great deals this month, but hold off on a new smartphone until after the Mobile World Congress.

Can You Pay for Pot With Your Credit Card?

Buying marijuana is either legal or illegal, depending on the location of the transaction. Throw credit cards into the mix, and things get more complicated.

Do You ‘Manscape’? Gillette Has a New Product for You

Procter & Gamble hopes to revitalize sales of its men’s shaving products with a razor designed for men who remove hair below the neck.

School Seizes Food From Little Kids With Unpaid Cafeteria Bills

Two school district employees are now on paid leave over the incident at a Salt Lake City elementary school.

Amazon Considers Price Increase for Prime

Amazon hasn’t increased the price of Prime since it debuted nine years ago. The idea of a price increase for its competitor makes Netflix happy.

Taking a Cruise: How Likely Are You to Get Sick?

After yet another high-profile case of many passengers falling ill on a ship, you might think norovirus comes standard with cruises nowadays.

Tax Hacks 2014: Avoid These 18 Expensive Tax Mistakes

“To err is human; to forgive, divine.” Taxes aren’t a great place to err, because the IRS isn’t divine. Here are some of the most common mistakes you’ll encounter at tax time, along with tips to avoid them.

Can You Guess Which Credit Card Gets the Most Complaints?

An analysis of credit card complaints found that one issuer rose to the top. Is it a card in your wallet?

Coming Soon to Your TV: Targeted Political Ads

Those who subscribe to satellite TV will soon see political campaign ads that are meant specifically for their household.

Are You Ready for Mint Chocolate-Flavored Toothpaste?

A new line of Crest coming out next month will offer flavors we don’t normally associate with toothpaste.

Fun Super Bowl Facts and Figures

Here’s some fun stuff you can talk about with friends during the halftime show.

Is Congress Getting Special Treatment Under Social Security Law?

Does a quirk of the Social Security law penalize teachers while letting Congress off the hook? Keep reading to find out.

That $9.84 Charge on Your Credit Card Bill May Signal Fraud

After the recent data breaches at Target and other stores, you’ll want to be on the lookout for small charges on your credit card statements.

Obama Rolls Out New Retirement Plan. Will It Help People Save More?

The MyRA program announced by President Obama is intended to help low- and middle-income Americans save more for retirement.

More About the Jobless Woman and the Pizzeria Guys in Obama’s Speech

We were intrigued by some of the regular Americans featured in President Obama’s State of the Union speech. Here’s what we’ve learned about them.

Wealthy Americans Rushed to Take Advantage of Huge Tax Break

They thought the tax break on $5 million in nontaxable gifts would end in 2012, but Congress extended it and made it bigger.

Tax Hacks: Paying a Pro to Do Your Taxes? Read This First

The majority of Americans pay a tax professional to do their taxes for them. Since this is a job many can do themselves in minutes, a lot of people are wasting a lot of money. But if you’re going to pay a pro, here’s how to get your money’s worth.

Warming Up the Car While You Sit in the House? Bad Idea

It may be unseasonably cold outside, but leaving an unattended car idling is against the law in some cities and states.

Does That Bottle Really Contain Extra-Virgin Olive Oil? How to Tell

A new New York Times illustration explains how “made in Italy” extra-virgin olive oil is doctored with cheaper stuff.

Cheating Spouses May Cost Employers $17 Million a Day

It turns out that, particularly among those who use the Internet to cruise for love, cheaters are being unfaithful on company time.

21,601 - 21,620 of 26,361