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Review: Citi ThankYou Premier Card
The annual fee is a bit high but the rewards of this new card are very generous.
Which Loyalty Programs Are Worth It?
Not all rewards programs have worthwhile perks. Here are a few Consumer Reports considers good. Which ones do you think are worth it?
Tax the Well-to-Do More for Social Security, Many Older Americans Say
There’s a lot of support to raise the cap on how much income can be taxed for Social Security. What do you think?
Most Americans Must Now Pay Sales Tax on Amazon Purchases
Consumers in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Wisconsin are the latest to be hit with an Amazon sales tax. Other states will be affected next year. Does it make you want to shop there less?
Best and Worst Things to Buy in November
Sure, November is the month of Black Friday, but there are plenty of other savings opportunities.
Adjustable-Rate Mortgages Look Good. Should You Bite?
There’s a catch. After those first five years, things change. The size of your monthly payment can swell or shrink as interest rates rise and fall.
6 Secrets to Managing Multiple Credit Cards
If you have wondered how other people juggle multiple credit cards, wonder no more.
Like Chicken Nuggets? Don’t Read This
Researchers put chicken nuggets from 2 fast-food chains under the microscope and found some interesting stuff.
Need an Excuse to Eat That Halloween Candy? We Can Help
Some candies are less bad for you than others. Honest.
Coming Soon: You Can Leave Your Electronics on During Takeoff and Landing
Each airline will implement the change separately, but by next year you should be able to use your electronics during takeoff. Finally!
My Embarrassing Confession: I’m a Deadbeat
Consumers are responsible for about two-thirds of the U.S. economy, so the more we spend, the better for everyone. But I’ve got to tell you: I’m not doing my part. Not even close.
Study: Millennials Need at Least $1.6 Million to Retire
If you’re part of the generation born between the early 1980s and early 2000s, this is depressing. But there are lessons to take heart from.
You Can Finally Keep Some of Your FSA Money
Employers may now allow up to $500 left over in a health flexible spending account to carry over into the following year.
The Biggest Wine Shortage in 40 Years?
Expect prices to rise, some experts predict. Don’t worry, others say.
5 Reasons You’ll Want a Credit Card During the Zombie Apocalypse
When zombies start to roam the earth, here are five ways your credit card could keep you alive.
Frugal Family Feast: Pasta e Fagioli
You just may drool for this pasta e fagioli. This week’s Frugal Family Feast recipe for a classic Italian soup can feed four or more for less than $15.
5 Halloween Pranks Covered by Car Insurance
Your vehicle could be the target of pranksters and vandals. Here’s what to do if it’s damaged on Halloween or any other day.
10 Ways to Avoid Airline Fees This Holiday Season
You don’t have to pay all of those annoying fees the airlines now charge to enhance their bottom line.
Your Printer is Probably Wasting Much of Its Ink
If you’ve ever wondered why that expensive liquid runs out so fast, Consumer Reports has the answer.
Social Security Benefits Rising 1.5 Percent in 2014
In one of the smallest increases ever, the average recipient can expect to get $19 more per month.
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