Today’s Deals: Printers, Bedding and Free Invitations

Plus kids’ books, Listerine, mascara, Old Navy, Aeropostale and more.

How Much Is Too Much Student Loan Debt?

More than half of all student loans are now delinquent or in deferral.

J.C. Penney Goes Back to Having Fake Sales

They’re caught in the act: Examples show prices are being marked up so they seem a bargain when put on sale.

Cell Phones: Is a No-Contract Deal Cheaper?

Skipping a contract can save you hundreds of dollars, but it requires some planning.

One A Day Vitamins Prevent Disease: Or Do They?

A nonprofit is suing Bayer over claims its multivitamins prevents disease.

14 Free or Dirt-Cheap Summer Activities for Kids

Beat summer boredom without going broke with these fun ideas.

Drivers Want to Punish Those Who Text Behind the Wheel

A new survey found that a large majority of motorists think drivers who text behind the wheel should pay more for car insurance than those who speed.

Review: Upromise World MasterCard From Barclaycard

The card offers a generous cash-back plan that can enhance college savings or help pay off student loan debt.

Ads Hide Secret Messages That Only Kids Can See

A clever printing technique allows advertisers to create optical illusions — or different messages for kids and adults on the same image.

Need a Window Air Conditioner? Read This First

Consumer Reports evaluated window air-conditioning units for performance, noise and other factors. Here’s what they found.

When Microsoft Calls, Don’t Answer

Scammers posing as Microsoft techs may try to gain access to your system or sign you up for services you don’t need.

How to Find a Summer Camp Your Kid Will Be Crazy About

With the dizzying array of camps and costs, you need some help making the right decision. Here are some questions to ask that will help you uncover an experience your child will remember.

Pump Up the Jam: 7 Sassy Uses for Preserves

Jam can be used to create sophisticated dishes and foodie treats very frugally. Its versatility will surprise you.

Beware These False Economies

Not washing your clothes was one person’s “crazy” method of saving money. Some of the other suggestions are equally counterproductive and not cost-effective in the long run.

Man Wrongly Told He Would Die Wins Lawsuit

A Montanan was told he had brain cancer and less than 6 months to live. A judge awarded him nearly $60,000 for his anguish. Is that good enough?

What Mom Needs: Financial Advice

Moms are less prepared for retirement than fathers or women without children, a new study says.

Study: People With Shorter Names Earn More

For Mother’s Day, researchers examined the financial importance of what Mom decided to call you.

Penny-Pinching Tips for a Perfect Project Graduation Party

The drug- and alcohol-free post-graduation event you and your school plan can be held with very little expense and still be memorable and fun.

Mother’s Day Gift Contest Winners

Two weeks ago we announced a contest to determine the worst Mother’s Day gift you’ve ever given or received. Here’s what you said.

Wildly Different Hospital Prices Revealed

The federal government just dropped a data bomb on the health care industry. Now consumers can look at hospital-specific charges across the country for the top 100 patient procedures.

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