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7 Myths About Secured Credit Cards
Secured credit cards aren’t the same as debit cards or prepaid cards. And they’re not just for people with bad credit.
Mortgage Update: 2.5M More Homes No Longer Underwater
A surge in home prices brought millions more homeowners into positive equity last quarter.
Big Insurers Are Skeptical of Obamacare’s Health Insurance Marketplaces
Some large insurance companies don’t like the idea of insuring people with pre-existing conditions, which they’ll be required to do under Obamacare.
Britain May Drop Paper Bills for Plastic Currency
Would you want to see the U.S. make the switch to plastic money?
Are You Driving One of the Most-Stolen Cars?
Your old Honda or new pickup truck could be a magnet for auto thieves.
Frugal Family Feast: Pork Strips With Roasted Cauliflower and Chimichurri Sauce
Love chimichurri sauce but not sure how to make it? This week’s Frugal Family Feast serves up a recipe for pork strips with roasted cauliflower and chimichurri sauce to feed a family of 4 for less than $15.
The 10 Commandments of Personal Finance
Always pay thyself first, and knoweth the difference between needs and wants.
How Many Credit Cards Should You Have?
Having more than 1 credit card isn’t essential to building good credit, but it does provide some benefits.
Are Car Insurance Companies Illegally Jacking Up Rates?
The Consumer Federation of America says insurance companies are discriminating against consumers they think won’t ditch if rates go up for no reason.
Colleges Cash in Their Students for Big Payments From Banks
Some banks are paying colleges to help boost the number of students who bank with them.
The 1 Percent Grab Their Biggest Share Since 1928
The wealthiest 10 percent of Americans earned nearly half of all U.S. income last year.
Can You Learn a New Language by Watching Movies or TV?
Watching TV or films in a language you’d like to learn is far from the only free or frugal method widely available to you.
The Oldest Drivers in America
Florida’s aging population poses challenges on the road, but some changes could make driving easier.
Might Want to Use Your Frequent-Flier Miles Before You Die
Several airlines don’t allow them to be transferred, even if you have a great reason for not using them, such as being dead.
Want to Lose Weight? Every Minute Counts
If you think you don’t have time to exercise, new research might make you feel differently.
How To Make Your Smartphone Battery Last Longer
Smartphones can do a lot of stuff at once, but they don’t always need to.
We’re a Finalist in a National Video Contest — Help Us Win
Money Talks News is a finalist in a national video contest sponsored by American Airlines. Check out our entry!
My Friend Stole My Identity
What to do when your friend steals your personal information and empties your bank account.
Review: Citi ThankYou Preferred Rewards Card With 30,000 Bonus Points
Citi has issued an alternative version of its ThankYou Preferred Rewards Card with chip technology and big bonus rewards.
Automatic 18 Percent Tips for Large Parties on the Way Out
The IRS is changing the rules on forced tips for big groups, and restaurants might ditch them to avoid tax complications.
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