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What ‘Downton Abbey’ Can Teach You About Money
The ups and downs of the Crawley family contain some personal finance lessons for the rest of us.
Iowa Teacher Loses 37 Pounds on McDonald’s Diet
Could this man’s experiment change the way you look at fast food?
2013 Review: Were the Experts Right About Stocks, Oil and Housing Prices?
Every year we ask Wall Street and Main Street types for predictions. Let’s see who was more accurate for 2013.
6 Famous Bankruptcies of 2013
Detroit may still be dominating headlines, but last year the Motor City shared something in common with Casey Anthony, Sinbad and Girls Gone Wild, to name a few.
Smoking With Kids in the Car Could Cost You $500
Seven states have passed laws that prohibit smokers from lighting up in cars where children are present. And several others are considering it. Good idea or not?
Report: Only 10,000 Will Lose Out Under Obamacare
A report out of Congress says claims that millions will lose health insurance coverage in 2014 are greatly exaggerated.
Lawsuit Claims Facebook Is Snooping in Private Messages
The suit says Facebook is looking for links in the messages that could shed more light on users’ preferences. That’s information that marketers would like to know.
Resolutions 2014: 8 Tips to Find Help With Your Debt
Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to get out of debt? Here’s how to find a counselor who will actually help rather than rip you off.
South Dakota Is a Popular Tax Haven for the Wealthy
You don’t have to live in South Dakota, or even visit, to take advantage of its tax-friendly trust laws, Bloomberg says.
Family Slays More Than $100,000 of Debt in 4 Years
A young couple’s story could provide the inspiration you need to become debt-free.
Target Says Some of Its Gift Cards Won’t Work at Checkout
It’s more bad news for the discount retailer, two weeks after it acknowledged a massive data breach.
5 Myths About Late Payments and Your FICO Scores
Late payments can have a huge impact on your credit scores, but there are many myths about them. We do some myth-busting.
E-Book Services Let Writers Travel Into Readers’ Minds
Two new e-book subscription services plan to offer data on reading patterns to authors.
2014 Marks the End of Incandescent Light
Americans will have to say goodbye to standard incandescent light bulbs and get accustomed to more pricey alternatives that use a lot less electricity.
US Population Barely Grew at All in 2013
The U.S. population grew by only 0.7 percent in 2013. That’s the lowest rate since the Great Depression.
In 2014: 9 Easy Ways to Save $100 or More a Month
Do you find it impossible to save money? In spite of what you think, you still can. Here’s how.
The 5 Most Expensive States for Homeowners Insurance
Homeowners nationwide paid an average of $978 for insurance in 2011, according to a new report. In some states, people paid a lot more than that.
Using an Overseas ATM? Beware This Crazy Bank Fee
I used my debit card at ATMs 4 times while traveling abroad. The fees totaled about $50. That’s way too much.
Our 10 Most Popular Stories of 2013
We published more than 1,000 stories in 2013. Based on the number of hits they got, here are the 10 our readers decided were the best.
The 25 Percent Budget Strategy
How can you stretch your stagnant income to cover your expenses? Fortunately, there’s a smart way to approach this task.
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