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Not Hired? Your Credit Report May Be to Blame
Surveys show that nearly half of employers conduct credit checks on job candidates, and that one in seven applicants have missed a job opportunity because of the results.
Faster, Better Wi-Fi Coming Soon
Top speeds will double, streaming will be smoother, and batteries may last longer under a newly approved wireless standard.
Debt Relief Firms Preying on Student Loan Borrowers
A new study says some companies charge up to $1,600 up front and $50 a month, although the services they provide are unclear or can be done yourself for free.
Worrying About the Stock Market? Don’t.
Thursday’s sell-off was scary. But reacting to daily ups and downs is the mother of bad decisions.
The Definitive Guide to Saving on Summer Travel
Love to travel but hate to spend money? These tips can save money all year round on every stage of your trip, whether you’re traveling overseas or staying closer to home.
Go to Disney Without Going Broke
Disney has raised some prices at its Florida and California theme parks. Here’s how to compensate by reducing other related costs.
Supreme Court: Big Business Can Strip You of Right to Sue
In a decision handed down yesterday, the high court gave corporations a stack of get-out-of-court-free cards.
6 Pet Food Brands Recalled for Salmonella Risk
The FDA found salmonella in one of Natura’s dry food products. The company recalled six brands, including food and treats for dogs, cats and ferrets.
Charge Your Phone Free with Public Charging Stations
A pilot program will provide New York City with about two dozen free solar-powered charging stations this summer. If successful, it could expand to other cities.
Frugal Family Feast: Potato Soup With Sausage and Onion
Today’s Frugal Family Feast serves up a savory and filling potato soup with sausage and onion that can feed a family of four for less than $15.
6 Ways to Build a Digital Library on the Cheap
Once you break down and buy an e-reader, you’ll be hooked and buying lots of e-books. Here’s how to find them cheap or free.
6 Ways to Prepare for a Medical Emergency Now
You can take steps to make sure you’re not slammed with medical debt because of a trip to the emergency room.
Ask an Expert: What’s the Best Credit Card Option for Bad Credit?
Should you apply for a secured credit card or an unsecured card marketed to those with bad credit?
Which Prices Jumped the Most in the Past 10 Years
You won’t be surprised to hear that the cost of gasoline has doubled since 2003. Where else have you seen price increases far greater than average?
Internet From Balloons? Google’s Working On It
It’s called Project Loon, and involves solar-powered helium balloons beaming Internet signals across the sky.
Lottery Tickets Sold at ATMs, Gas Pumps
You can get lottery tickets just about anywhere these days, although often at extra cost.
Investing in People: How Crowd Funding Works
Thanks to crowd funding, you can invest in entrepreneurs or help struggling artists. Here’s what you need to know.
All Those Geico Ads Are Working
Geico vastly outspends competitors on advertising, and many of you are buying into the message.
Do You Want Your TV to Watch You?
Cable companies are thinking about putting cameras and microphones in our cable boxes. Members of Congress are already moving to limit their use. What do you think?
Supreme Court to Drug Makers: No More ‘Pay to Delay’
A brand-name company that tries to pay its generic competition to go away can now be sued for violating antitrust laws.
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