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Furloughed by the Shutdown? Banks and Credit Unions Offer Help
Financial institutions are giving special consideration to furloughed federal employees — offering loans and delayed payments and waiving fees.
9 Things You Need to Know About the Debt Ceiling
Seeing Congress gridlocked over the federal budget is one thing. Having them unable to reach an agreement on raising the debt ceiling is something else entirely.
6 Steps to Surviving a Job Furlough
The odds are you’ll be back to work fairly soon. But there’s no guarantee. Especially if you’re living paycheck to paycheck, this guide will see you through.
Deer Collision Season Opens: Are You Ready?
November is the worst month for car collisions with deer, but October isn’t far behind.
CFPB: Consumers Are Paying $4 Billion Less in Credit Card Fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says the Credit CARD Act has reduced fees for late payments and overlimit purchases.
Worst Things to Eat at the Airport
Aside from the nutritional value, some airport foods contribute to problems you definitely don’t want in the air — like heartburn and bloating.
Most and Least Honest Cities in the World
If you lose your wallet in many of these places, you just might get it back. Just don’t lose it in Lisbon.
Store-Brand Foods Eating National Brands for Lunch
Store-brand sales are growing twice as fast as name-brand sales, and the quality of store-brand products is improving.
10 Tips to Get the Lowest Fares for Holiday Travel
You’ve barely put away the beach toys, but now it’s time to book holiday travel. Don’t delay.
7 Uses for Prepaid Cards You Haven’t Thought About
Parents like to use these cards to give allowances or emergency cash to older kids, but they have other uses that probably haven’t occurred to you.
Americans Fall Into 4 Money Mindsets. Which Is Yours?
Are you a perfectionist, a dreamer, a procrastinator, or are you wandering in the financial wilderness without a spending and saving plan?
Do New iPhones Break More Easily?
Apple has 2 new versions of the iPhone, called the 5s and the 5c. Both are less durable than the iPhone 5, according to one company’s tests.
Poverty Rises Sharply Among Older Single Women
The number of single senior women living in extreme poverty jumped between 2011 and 2012. It’s not clear why.
Obamacare Insurance Marketplace: Off to Rocky Start
Want to be one of the first to enroll for health insurance on the new state online marketplaces? Good luck with that.
Obamacare State Marketplaces Open Today: How to Apply
I’m shopping for an individual health insurance plan on a state insurance marketplace under Obamacare today. Here’s how the process worked.
Don’t Wait Until Black Friday: 9 Deals You Should Buy Now
Here are the best and worst things to buy in October.
Government Shutdown: Are You Affected?
Yes, you are. But how much depends on where you work and what you’re doing in the next few weeks.
Review: Travelocity Rewards American Express Card
This might be an attractive card for those who often use Travelocity. But make sure you have another card if you’re traveling outside the U.S.
Please Don’t Do These Things in the Airplane Bathroom
Here’s a bit of etiquette for that little loo in the sky.
House Underwater? A Personal Line of Credit Can Provide a Lifeline
Home equity lines of credit remain out of reach for millions of Americans. They may have an alternative.
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