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Who Has the Worst Retail Customer Service?
The American Consumer Satisfaction Index says who treats customers most poorly.
Is Basketball Betting Legal?
Office betting pools can get you fired, and in some states possibly arrested.
Sugary Drinks Linked to Thousands of Deaths Every Year
New research shows the U.S. has the third-largest death rate from sugar-sweetened drinks.
9 Last-Minute Tax Tips
Haven’t filed your taxes yet? You’ve got plenty of company. Before you get going, start with this checklist.
The Most Expensive Room Service in the U.S.
Think $8 for a bottle of water is too high? So do we. Here’s how much you’ll shell out in some of America’s priciest places.
Does Grocery Shopping Online Make Sense?
Most Americans have embraced online shopping for everything ranging from socks to TVs. Is it time to take the plunge for groceries too?
How Do Store Brands Differ From Name Brands?
Store brands can be cheaper, healthier, and even made by the name-brand competitor.
Only Half of Americans Expect a Comfortable Retirement
The rest of us worry a lot about how debt and job insecurity keep us from saving more, and we don’t do enough planning, according to a new survey.
Court Sides With Student In Textbook Case
The Supreme Court said there’s nothing illegal about buying cheaper foreign editions and reselling them here.
You May Be Kissing Traditional Cable Goodbye
Things are happening in TV land that could bring down the curtain on pricey bundled cable packages. But there are ways to cut the cable now.
Near-Record Wheat Crop Should Lower Prices
As wheat and corn crops recover from the worst drought since the 1930s, our wallets should too.
Freddie Mac Sues Big Banks Over Rate Rigging
Remember the LIBOR scandal? So does mortgage giant Freddie Mac, and it wants banks to pay.
Monster Beverage No Longer Has to Report Deaths to Government
A simple category switch from dietary supplement to beverage means the company doesn’t have to disclose reports potentially linking Monster Energy to deaths or injuries.
Frugal Family Feast: Mustard-Crusted Pork With Apple, Kale, and Fennel
Lean but luscious, this week’s Frugal Family Feast is bursting with flavor. We’re serving up mustard-crusted pork with apple, kale, and fennel, to feed a family of four for less than $15.
Ask an Expert: What’s the Best Credit Card for Hotel Rewards?
Here’s how you can earn up to seven free nights at a high-end hotel simply by spending $1,000 with a credit card.
A Tipsy Lesson in Dealing With Credit Card Errors
If it hasn’t already happened, it will one day: a mistake on your credit card statement. Will you know exactly what to do?
Extended Warranties: 4 Questions to Ask
From RVs to TVs, no matter what you buy these days, you get the hard sell for an extended warranty. Here’s how to know whether to bite.
Verizon and Cablevision Support Unbundling Channels You Don’t Care About
Two major cable providers finally agree with consumers who want to ditch and stop paying for channels they don’t watch.
In Massachusetts, Stores Can’t Ask For Your Zip Code
The State Supreme Court ruled a craft store broke the law by asking for zip codes at checkout to spam customers.
Senator: Why Does The Minimum Wage Rise So Slowly?
Elizabeth Warren argues that if pay were tied to productivity, the minimum wage would be $22 today.
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