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Not Planning to Buy Health Insurance? Here’s What’s Going to Happen to You
You’ll have to pony up cash to the federal government if you ignore the requirement to purchase health insurance — and you could face a pile of medical bills if you’re injured or seriously ill.
Americans Don’t Want Health Insurance? Since When?
Because of Obamacare, many Americans are now insisting they shouldn’t be forced to have health insurance. But here’s what I’m not understanding: Don’t you want health insurance?
Furloughed Federal Workers: Here Are 5 Ways to Cut Spending Fast
When a regular paycheck suddenly disappears, you’ve got to make some quick adjustments. Here’s what to do.
Another Casualty of the Shutdown: The Monthly Jobs Report
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ three remaining employees weren’t able to manage an on-time comprehensive jobs report this month.
3 Ways to Make Totally Free Long-Distance Calls
Stop paying by the minute to make your calls. Where there’s Internet, there’s a better way.
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.
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