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Banks Reportedly Make Money Helping Crooks
The government says banks big and small may be ignoring warning signs of fraud perpetrated against their customers.
Do Retailers Track You More Than the Government Does?
We’re watched through our computers, through our smartphones, and in stores — all to make businesses more money. Does it bother you?
Watch for Credit Card Class-Action Checks
What may look like American Express junk mail could actually be a check from a class-action lawsuit settlement related to foreign transaction fees.
The Truth About Credit Card Debt
Some reports seem to suggest that the average U.S. family is weighed down by more than $15,000 in outstanding credit card debt. Is it true?
Sweating the Cost of Summer Fun
More opportunities to overspend present themselves when it’s gorgeous out and you want to eat, drink and play in the sun.
You Win a Lawsuit. Do You Owe Taxes?
Here are some situations where you would owe taxes, and some where you wouldn’t.
New College Grads Aren’t Ready for Work, Survey Says
Many human resource professionals think this group of grads is unprofessional and can’t write well. Are they wrong?
Health Insurance May Become Unaffordable for Low-Wage Workers
Many low-wage earners will be offered health insurance through their workplace next year, but it might be more than many can reasonably afford.
5 Online Rental Scams and How to Avoid Them
Scammers have found all kinds of ways to rip off people hunting for apartments via online ads. Here’s how to avoid these schemes.
850,000 Fewer Homeowners Underwater, 10M More to Go
Home values are recovering, but nearly 20 percent of mortgaged homes still have negative equity.
Study: Nursing Grads Have Lowest Unemployment Rate
Other majors also quickly lead to jobs, while some still have unemployment rates above 10 percent.
Credit Cards Make You Fat and Dumb
Research repeatedly shows that credit cards make us spend more — especially on unhealthy things — and pay less attention to our finances than we otherwise would.
Frugal Family Feast: Potato-Crusted Fish Dinner
Today’s Frugal Family Feast replaces traditional breading with a potato crust for a fried fish dinner that can feed a family of four for less than $15.
Free and Cheap TV: So Many Options to Choose From
These days, you can even see live sporting events that used to require a subscription to satellite or cable TV.
Why Cellphone Insurance Is Not Worth the Cost
After all, insurance is supposed to protect you from losses you can’t afford to replace.
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.
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