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McDonald’s Dollar Menu Will Soon Have $5 Items
The McDonald’s dollar menu — and some of the prices on it — are getting supersized.
Filing 1 Homeowners Insurance Claim Can Jack Your Premium 9 Percent
If you’re going to file a claim, it had better be worth it.
Why Office Supply Stores May Be on Their Way Out
Is the Office Depot and OfficeMax merger a sign of the end?
5 Ways to Reduce Next Year’s Tax Bill Right Now
There’s still time to gather all the tax deductions you can before 2013 is over. Bonus: You’ll get more organized in the process.
1 Million Customers Are Blacklisted by Banks
If you’ve been rejected by banks, the bitter truth is that you may not have many options. But there are some things you can do.
Does Layaway Affect Your Credit?
The holidays are approaching, and stores are promoting their layaway plans. Should you consider it? And if you buy that way, will it help your credit score?
Amazon Raises Minimum Purchase for Free Shipping
Customers who don’t have Amazon Prime will have to spend more to save on shipping. Free shipping is now easier to get at competitors such as Best Buy and Barnes & Noble.
Business Credit Cards Often Have Big Fees, High Interest
They may come with business-oriented perks, but aren’t required to have the same protections consumer cards do. Rates can be higher and terms can change in a blink.
Consumer Reports: Robotic Vacuums Aren’t as Good
Robotic vacuums aren’t ready to replace traditional ones, though a $450 model does a respectable job.
5 Secrets to a Quick House Sale
She had a small house in a competitive market. Find out how one homeowner landed a full-price offer for her home in less than 48 hours and learn how you can do the same.
Top 10 States for Young Adults
A new analysis names the best U.S. states for young adults, and the top performers may surprise you.
Review: Horizon Gold Credit Card
It’s not a Visa or a MasterCard. In fact, it can only be used at a particular online store. If you have bad credit, you can likely find a better card.
Consumer Watchdog: Student Loan Servicers Are Triggering Unnecessary Fees
A new report cites a variety of consumer complaints about the way servicers communicate and process payments.
Drive-Through Grocery Stores?
Some businesses let you order groceries online and then pick them up from nearby gas stations or delivery trucks the next day. Does that sound convenient, or weird?
Beware These Area Codes: 809, 284, 649 and 876
Reports of being charged thousands of dollars are overblown, but there are some risks.
7 Things Every Homebuyer Should Know
Don’t even think about searching for a new house until you learn what every homebuyer should know.
Remarrying in Midlife or Old Age? 6 Tips
You need to discuss finances, adult kids and estate planning before remarrying later in life.
The Biggest Victim of the Debt Ceiling Deal: Your Retirement
Some in Congress are playing a dangerous game with their constituents’ money, their livelihoods and their retirement savings.
Bank of America May Offer a No-Overdraft Checking Account
The bank is considering a plan to offer a new checking account that won’t allow overdrafts of any kind. It would be optional for bank customers.
Leave Your Dog at the Airport
Some major airports now feature pet hotels — with all kinds of a la carte amenities you would expect at a hotel for two-legged guests.
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