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Understanding Obamacare: Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum
When Oct. 1 arrives, the state online marketplaces will enable people to shop among the four health insurance “metal” plans. Here’s what you need to know to make your selection.
Can a Saver and Spender Live Happily Ever After?
Whether you’re just dating, newly married, or have been together so long you have matching recliners, there’s always hope for the money-mismatched.
Chase Ordered to Refund $309 Million to Credit Card Customers
Yet another big bank is in trouble with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau for the way it sold credit card add-on products to customers.
Why You Shouldn’t Bother Earning That Bachelor’s Degree
A new study suggests that those with a technical 2-year degree can earn more in their first year than new grads with a bachelor’s degree.
Frugal Family Feast: Corn Chicken Lasagna
Transform chicken from simple to saucy with a South American-inspired lasagna that can feed 4 or more for less than $15.
Prepare for Obamacare: 10 Ways to Pay Less for Prescription Drugs
Chances are your costs for prescription medications won’t decline when coverage under Obamacare begins next year. But there are ways to save big.
CFPB Issues Warning to Employers Who Pay Workers With Debit Cards
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau tells employers that prepaid cards, which often come loaded with fees, can’t be employees’ only option for being paid.
New High-Tech Gadgets Just for Pets (and Anxious Owners)
Worried about what your pet is up to while you’re not home? There’s an app — and lots of gadgets — for that.
Super Bowl Ticket Prices Are Skyrocketing
Top seats will go for $2,600 this year — and that’s before they’re resold. What do you think of Super Bowl prices?
Don’t Believe the Mileage Rating on the Window Sticker
Forty-seven miles per gallon? Yeah, right. The figure automakers tout is rarely what drivers actually get in normal driving conditions.
Is Your Bank the Target of Consumer Complaints?
A new report shows which banks received the most complaints to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
Hold On to Your Hurricane Insurance — and Your Roof
Learn where to find insurance if your insurer drops windstorm coverage and how to prevent potential storm damage to your home.
Shrink Ray Hits Diapers
You might notice Pampers and Luvs coming in smaller packages soon.
For the First Time in 5 Years, U.S. Household Income Didn’t Decline
The economic slide for many U.S. families appears to have stopped. Good news, but how about a turnaround? We’re kind of stuck in neutral.
Thinking of Duct Cleaning? You Might Be Wasting Your Money
Research shows it doesn’t accomplish much most of the time, and it may even make dust and mold worse.
Website Lets You See Your ‘Secret’ Marketing Data
You can find out what marketing firms think they know about you, such as your occupation and the car you drive. Did they get it right?
I Checked My ‘Secret’ Marketing Profile Online: Here’s What I Found
A major player in the consumer data collection business is letting people see some of what the company thinks it knows about their personal and financial lives.
United Airlines Error Results in Free Plane Tickets
People bought tickets for trips across the country for less than $10 after taxes and fees. The airline said it would honor them.
Does a Degree From a Respected School Mean Good Money?
Schools that produce a large number of graduates in high-earning fields are often prestigious, but not all prestigious schools produce high earners.
400 Wealthiest Americans Are Worth a Record $2.02 Trillion, Forbes says
The 400 richest Americans not only regained everything lost five years ago, they’re now worth the GDP of Russia.
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