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How the Great Recession Changed Our Habits
Five years later, people feel more prepared for retirement and are making bigger contributions to their 401Ks. Most have less debt, too.
Foreclosure Victims Eligible to Try Again
A second chance is possible after just a few years, if you play your cards right.
Do We Need Voice Mail Anymore?
Younger people who drive technology trends think voice mail takes too long to get to the point, and favor text messages or email instead. Phone companies notice.
Amazon’s Got a Secret
Is the company making a smartphone? A recent hire suggests it might be.
9 Ways to Put the Brakes on Car Insurance Bills
When was the last time you gave your car insurance a tune-up? If you’re overdue, you might be overpaying. Here’s a list of ways to make your insurance purr like a kitten.
The 7 Best Ways to Entertain Yourself Cheap or Free
Saving money doesn’t mean missing out on fun. Sports, concerts, movies, and more: Use your imagination and you can easily find ways to have a great time at a great price.
Could You Pass a Driver’s Test? Many Can’t
Hopefully Americans are better at driving than they are at test-taking.
Supreme Court Decision Could Mean Faster Generic Drugs
While the case isn’t getting as much attention as gay marriage, the financial impact could be measured in billions.
TurboTax Wants to Keep Your Taxes Complex
In some countries, taxes are virtually automatic: No need to hire anybody or spend hours with forms and receipts. But not here, and the company behind TurboTax is spending millions to keep it that way.
Hotels Still Packing on Hidden Resort Fees
Despite a government warning that hotels may be breaking the law by hiding fees, many are still tacking on $30-a-night extra charges.
Social Security Benefits Protected In Bankruptcy
A federal appeals court ruled creditors can’t demand Social Security benefits be used to repay debts in Chapter 13 bankruptcy.
Ask Stacy: What’s the Best Way to Borrow For a Vandweller Lifestyle?
This reader wants to leave the normal life behind to live and work from a van. The problem? Nobody will lend him the money.
3 Easy, Healthy, Yummy No-Bake Breakfast Ideas
These three recipes prove that one cheap staple can yield a seemingly endless variety of quick and nutritious meals.
Review: 1-2-3 REWARDS Visa Card
While as a rule I’m no fan of store-branded credit cards, every rule has exceptions. The Kroger-branded 1-2-3 REWARDS card might be one.
Don’t Get Scammed by a Mortgage Loan Modification Company
Like to get your mortgage interest reduced or loan modified? You might be tempted to fall for a sales pitch from a fee-based mortgage modification company. Before you bite, read this.
Heading for Financial Trouble? Take This Quick Quiz and Find Out
You get a physical every year to make sure you’re in good physical shape; take this test to ensure you’re in good fiscal shape.
Store Brand or Name Brand? 5 Tips to Help You Choose
You’re caught between two prices: a well-known name brand and a generic that’s cheaper, but may not be as good. Here are four tips to help you decide which to pick.
Best and Worst Things to Buy in April
Got a tax refund check burning a hole in your pocket? We’d rather see you save it, but if you’re going to spend it, here’s how to spend less.
IRS Working With Police to Crack Down on Identity Theft
The government just expanded its refund fraud-targeting program to all 50 states.
New Government Program Could Lower Some Mortgage Payments
A new anti-foreclosure program beginning July 1 will make it easier for people behind on payments to get a loan modification.
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