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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?
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.
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.
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