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Will New Mortgage Rules Mean Fewer Lenders?
Banking industry representatives say smaller lenders may not be able to handle new rules designed to make mortgages safer for consumers, which could hurt potential homebuyers. Are they right?
Job Growth Points to Strengthening Economy
Job growth is improving, and President Obama is calling again for an increase in the federal minimum wage.
Path Cleared to Slash Pensions in Detroit
The retirement of thousands of former Detroit city employees may be a casualty of the city’s bankruptcy.
Can You Opt Out of Medicare?
Here’s something you may not know: You don’t have to sign up for Medicare. The catch? If you don’t enroll when you’re first eligible, you could pay some serious financial penalties later in life.
Why Kids Probably Don’t Need Toys
Many children have way too many toys, when in fact they’re often just as happy with the boxes the high-end toys originally came in.
Soon You May Be Able to Lick Your Screen and Taste Things
Unfortunately, it won’t work on the ice cream pictured here — yet.
Here’s Who Made Consumer Reports’ Nice and Naughty List
Which store penalizes you for too many returns? And which one will let you retroactively apply coupons? Find out.
Where Was That Cow Born? New Meat Labels Tell You
New labels will make it easy to learn where your meat was born, raised and slaughtered.
6 Ways You Can Still Get Free Checking
Banks want to earn about $100 a year from your checking account by charging you fees for a service that used to be free. Here’s how you can avoid paying.
Social Security Offers Lump Sums? Yes, but Be Careful
Claiming a large check from Social Security may hurt you in the long run.
Review: LifeMiles Visa Signature Card
This could be a valuable travel rewards card if you frequent a certain airline.
Amazon Explores Super-Fast Drone Delivery
In a few years, you may be able to get a package within half an hour of ordering online from Amazon. Hopefully it doesn’t land on your head.
Older Workers Turning to Fast-Food Jobs
The average fast-food worker isn’t a teenager saving for college. Many are older, college-educated and raising a family.
12 Days of Christmas Will Set You Back $114,651
Who knew maids-a-milking were so cheap?
The Best and Worst Things to Buy in December
Even those who don’t like to shop are probably hitting the stores this month. Here’s what to be on the lookout for and here’s what to avoid.
Drink Only the Best Wines Under $10 This Holiday Season
Here are recommendations, taste tests and tips for drinking and serving the very best of the cheap wines.
Black Friday Wrapup: Shootings, Fights and Multiple Arrests
The Black Friday shopping frenzy, which began for millions of Americans on Thanksgiving this year, produced more than its fair share of mayhem.
Survey: 1 in 4 Employees Will Spend Half Their Workday Shopping on Cyber Monday
How long do you plan to spend shopping online while at work on Dec. 2?
Watching TV Is Becoming Obsolete
The number of people paying for TV and Internet is shrinking — but that doesn’t mean people are giving up their favorite shows.
6 Steps to Stress-Free Holiday Tipping
Tipping traditions are all over the map, from beer for the garbage man to wads of cash for the doorman. What to do when your heart sings “Give! Give! Give!” but your wallet says “Ouch!”
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