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Worst Thing to Order at 5 Fast-Food Restaurants
These items have the highest calorie counts on fast-food menus — and they might surprise you.
Why You Should Buy a House Now
The housing market is on the upswing in many parts of the country and, for many prospective homeowners, now is a great time to buy. Are you ready?
8 Frugal Ways to Manage Your Allergies
Battling allergies can be as easy as adding some garlic to your diet or kissing your sweetie pie (although a kiss before eating garlic is preferred).
Being a Night Owl Might Influence Your Career Choice
New research shows a link between late risers, the classes they pick in college, and the career they end up with. It’s true for morning people, too.
Expert Wine Tasters Often Don’t Get It Right
Experts couldn’t recognize a wine that was served to them 3 times from the same bottle, giving it different scores each time.
New Alzheimer’s Treatment Shows Promise in Animal Tests
Nitroglycerin combined with an Alzheimer’s drug has been shown to reverse brain damage caused by the disease in mice. It’s still a long way from being tested on people.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Dump a Timeshare?
A reader wants to get out of a timeshare she says was falsely advertised. If you’ve ever considered a timeshare, or know someone who has, here’s what you need to know.
8 Purchases That Make Us Happy
Whether it’s a Harley-Davidson motorcycle or a mattress that provides the best sleep you’ve ever had, some things we’ve bought bring us joy long after the purchase date. What’s yours?
My Bipolar Disorder Wrecked My Finances
Undiagnosed or untreated bipolar mania can create the perfect storm for debt, overspending, ruined credit and financial chaos.
Review: Barclaycard Premier Miles & More World MasterCard
This excellent travel rewards card allows you to earn enough miles in the first three months to qualify for a transatlantic flight.
Katy Perry Will Sing at Your Wedding for Less Than $1.9 Million
Want a celebrity performance at your wedding? Popular artists have no problem doing private shows — for a million dollars or more.
Twinkies Returning to Shelves Next Month
Hostess products are coming back with the same branding and same prices under new ownership.
Latest Trend in Bed: Keeping Your Cool
Would a cooler bed improve your sleep? Mattress makers are dreaming up all kinds of new technology to keep beds from getting too hot, and the prices range from hundreds to thousands of dollars.
The Best Sunscreen for Your Money
Summer’s here, and so is the increased risk of skin cancer. Here’s information you need to know about the best and cheapest sunscreen.
Turn Today’s Leftovers Into Tomorrow’s Cocktail
You can cheaply make flavored vodkas with ingredients already in your pantry or fridge. Enjoy it yourself or consider it a frugal gift idea.
How to Splurge Without Breaking the Bank
Never indulging yourself is bound to undermine even the most determined efforts to reach savings goals. You need to have some fun.
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.
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