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Why Modern Appliances Don’t Last
Think your new appliance isn’t as good as the old one? You might be right. Here’s what you can do to minimize the repair cost.
Locked Out? Frugal Alternatives to a Pricey Locksmith
Don’t leave yourself at the mercy of an overpriced locksmith when you’ve locked yourself out of your car in the middle of the night.
Will Defaulting on Season Tickets Hurt My Credit Score?
Attention sports fans: This answer could prove helpful if your team ticks you off.
Milestones That Affect Used Car Prices
The odometer can play an important role in the price of a car. Whether you’re buying or selling, here are the marks to pay attention to.
Researchers Have Tips to Minimize Jet Lag
Planning a little time (zone) travel soon? Here’s a summary of current research on how to get your body’s internal clock synchronized.
New Labels Reveal Where Your Meat Was Born, Raised and Killed
New U.S. Department of Agriculture rules require more specific information on certain cuts of meat.
Ask Stacy: Help! They’re Trying to Reduce My Social Security Payments!
Social Security is a simple concept, but the execution can be complicated. One example is the Windfall Elimination Provision. Does it apply to you?
Why You Shouldn’t Take a Staycation
Staycations appear to be falling in popularity, and for good reason, we think. Here are some tips to save for a memorable trip away from home.
Review: Barclaycard Arrival World MasterCard
This new card from Barclaycard has very generous travel rewards and no foreign transaction fee.
Hang Up on Robocall Insurance Scammers
Robocalls are telling people they’ve qualified for a lower car insurance rate.
A Tax Break for Burning Chicken Poop?
The IRS has some bizarre tax incentives on the books. Here are the ones experts consider the worst.
Teen Invents Tiny Device That Can Instantly Charge Phones
Eesha Khare’s science fair entry beat nearly 1,600 other inventions from around the world and won her $50,000.
Used Computer Sells for $671,400
One of the original Apple computers, hand-built by co-founder Steve Wozniak, just sold at auction for a record price.
The Extremely High Cost of a DUI
Those three beers at happy hour could turn into a $15,000 ordeal if you’re arrested and convicted of drunken driving. There are lots of ways to get home safely.
6 Tips for Packing Light and Avoiding Baggage Fees
Take it from someone who travels often for work and carries lots of gear: You can still fit everything in one bag.
Is It Ever Too Late to Start Saving?
What if you’re in your 40s and you haven’t set aside a dime for your retirement years?
Walmart’s Plan to Fill Empty Shelves: Green Dots
The company may also tie executive pay to how well its stores are kept stocked, if shareholders support the idea.
Half of College Grads Surprised by Their High Debt
Nearly three-quarters of this year’s college grads have college-related debt — averaging $35,200. Shocked? So are the grads.
That Green Tea Drink May Not Be As Healthy As You Think
A new study examining what’s in green tea beverages and tea bags found some surprising things.
Should You Join the Military?
The pay for serving and protecting your country isn’t great at first, but military service comes with some decent retirement and education perks — and substantial risks.
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