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Head Start Forced to Cut 57,000 Spots for Low-Income Kids
The program that provides preschool education and health screenings for kids from low-income families has been affected by sequestration.
Ask Stacy: How Do I Cancel a Credit Card?
When you want to stop using a credit card, you just cut it up, right? Not quite. Here’s how to do it right.
Are Boomerang Kids Overstaying Their Welcome?
Junior has moved back in after college and he’s not planning on going anywhere soon. Why aren’t adult kids starting their own lives outside the nest?
Review: Capital One Quicksilver Cash Rewards Credit Card
This is one of the best cash-back credit cards on the market today.
Could Seattle Make Its Minimum Wage $15?
There’s a push to make it happen, and some local politicians seem to be on board.
About Half of 401(k) Holders Find Them Confusing
Slightly more than half of workers who have 401(k)’s think they’re more difficult to understand than health insurance benefits.
Do You Drink Too Much Coffee?
A new study suggests that too much coffee increases your risk of death from all causes.
Life and Debt: 5 Benefits of Living Debt-Free
For those who’ve lived mired in high-interest debt for many years, the Zen-like state of living debt-free can take some getting used to.
9 ‘Convenience’ Foods That Are Incredibly Cheap and Easy
Many quick and easy foods you buy come with a high price for that convenience. It doesn’t have to be that way.
No Credit Score? That Doesn’t Mean You’re a Huge Risk
Research shows most people without an active credit file aren’t the huge risk lenders fear they might be.
Camping for Free or Really, Really Cheap
Ready to get back to nature? You don’t have to spend much on accommodations.
US Workers Are Getting Fewer Paid Sick Days
We get fewer paid holidays and sick days on average than we did 20 years ago. On the bright side, we picked up a couple of vacation days, and more people have access to multipurpose paid leave.
Should You Use a Car-Buying Service?
Car-buying services will find and negotiate the purchase of your next new car, sometimes free of charge. They’ll definitely save you time and might save you money too.
You’re Retired? How to Volunteer Overseas
Retirement doesn’t need to keep you at home. Seniors are the fastest-growing segment of international volunteers.
Turn Your Wall Into a Touchscreen With $150 Software
A Microsoft Kinect paired with this software installed on a computer with Windows 8 can create a touch-sensitive projection up to 45 inches wide.
First Jobs of Financial Geniuses
Unlike the royal baby, these people weren’t born famous, wealthy or seemingly destined for success.
Debt Collection Company Owes W.Va. Mom $10 Million
A court ruled that the company owed her $10.8 million, and then the Federal Trade Commission froze its assets.
Frugal Family Feast: Chicken and Corn Chowder
Stretch your food dollars by using leftovers to make a chicken and corn chowder that will feed a family of four for less than $15.
5 Things I’ll Pay More For (and 4 Things I Won’t)
When are you willing to spend more to get better quality? Paper towels and shoes are on my list.
Ask an Expert: Should I Lower My Credit Limit to Help Rein in My Spending?
You may think you’re reducing your temptation to overspend by lowering your available credit. But that’s not the only potential result to consider.
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