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Despite New Rules, Banks Make More in Overdraft Fees
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau studied the impact of new regulations on how much people pay in overdraft fees. It’s still a lot.
Do Unpaid Internships Exploit Young People?
Two former unpaid interns sued a Fox movie studio that they said made them do menial tasks instead of teaching them. A judge said they should have been paid.
Restaurant Asks Patrons Not to Tip Waiters
A New York sushi restaurant pays its waitstaff a salary — with benefits — and tells customers that tips are not allowed. Should other restaurants follow suit?
Red Light Cameras: Public Safety or Government Revenue?
Some cities have dropped cameras as a traffic law enforcement tool, saying their effectiveness has been questionable. In other locations, the debate rages on.
How I Learned to Be a Better Saver
Have you been putting off saving money? I used to be in your shoes. Here’s what I did about it.
12 Horrible Pieces of Insurance Advice
Some suggestions to cut the cost of insurance can produce disastrous results.
Jobs Are Available in All 50 States
For the second quarter in a row, businesses in every state are planning to hire more people.
De Beers Class-Action Checks Are in the Mail
Did you file a claim against the diamond seller in 2008? Your portion of the $295 million settlement should be arriving soon in the mail.
U.S. Income Inequality Has Gotten Even Worse
The difference in income between the wealthy and the rest of us is much more vast than it is in 25 other developed nations.
Does This Smell Bad to You? How Long Foods Last
A major way to stop wasting food and your money is to know how long basic items last in the freezer and fridge.
7 Sites to Help You Save Big on Medical Bills
Websites are providing more transparency about what you can expect to pay for medical procedures and prescription drugs.
Review: Citi Platinum Select AAdvantage MasterCard
Citi’s new American Airlines MasterCard offers some generous perks for frequent fliers of this airline.
The Worst Airline Is Among the Most Profitable
Spirit Airlines’ fee-for-all approach seems to be paying off, despite consumer complaints.
Costco Shows You Can Have Low Prices and Decent Pay
Does the generous way Costco treats its workers affect your decision to shop there?
Study: 19 Percent of Americans Spend More Than They Earn
Most U.S. adults don’t do well on a short multiple-choice quiz about basic financial literacy.
How to Keep Your Private Information Private
Thwarting the efforts of a billion-dollar super-secret government spy agency — or anyone else who wants access to your personal information — is not that difficult.
Save a Bundle With These Breakfast Ideas
Prefab breakfast foods and those picked up at the drive-through cost much more than those you can make from scratch at home.
Study Suggests Online Dating Produces Stronger Marriages
Researchers say couples who first meet online are a bit more likely to stay married and have happier marriages. Can that be right?
Apple Wants to Buy Your Used Phones, Report says
Apple may soon have an in-store trade-in program for iPhones.
The Big Screen Gets Bigger
Movie screens as much as 40 percent larger than usual may be coming to a theater near you. Are you willing to pay more for the experience?
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