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Difference Between Payday Lenders and Banks? Not Much
A government study finds that banks’ deposit advance products frequently trap consumers in a cycle of debt just as payday lenders do.
6 Ways to Make Saving Easy
There are methods you can use to spend less and save more that won’t seem like a hardship or burden.
Top 10 Worst Cities for Traffic
Drivers in these cities wasted an average of 42 hours in traffic last year, new research says. On the worst roads, it was 62 hours.
Here’s What the New $100 Bill Looks Like
A redesigned Benjamin will be coming to banks near you Oct. 8. It’s a little more colorful and has improved security features.
The Rich Get Richer While Everyone Else Gets Poorer
It’s not just the poor getting poorer: 93 percent of American households became worse off as the economic recovery began.
Frugal Family Feast: Spinach and Leek Quiche
Looking for an elegant but satisfying meal? This week’s Frugal Family Feast features a recipe for a delicious spinach and leek quiche, which will feed four or more for less than $15.
The 4 Best and 3 Worst Customer Loyalty Cards
How many rewards cards do you have in your wallet? You may be carrying too many, especially if they made our worst-of list.
Ask an Expert: Will Opening a New Credit Card Hurt My Credit Score?
Used responsibly, a new credit card account can help you build your credit score. But what exactly does that mean?
Call Me Just About Anything — but Don’t Call Me Cheap
Being frugal has an almost heroic quality these days. Being cheap is never classy.
Hacked Twitter Account Moved Stock Market $136B
The Dow dropped about 150 points in 2 minutes on Tuesday when a hacked news service Twitter account warned of explosions at the White House.
Is It Illegal for Employers to Demand Your Facebook Password?
An amendment that would have banned the practice failed in the U.S. House, but 6 states have laws to prevent it from happening.
Food Packaging Influences How Much We Eat
Research shows package size and how food is wrapped can affect how much people eat.
13 Big Myths About Tech
Think you should not leave your laptop plugged in, that you need expensive HDMI cables, or that 1080p is better than 720p?
11 Cheap or Free Graduation Gifts
The average cost for graduation gifts is about $50. You don’t need to spend nearly that much while still giving a thoughtful, useful gift.
Un-Total Your Wrecked Car
Sometimes it’s not in your best interest to let the insurance company declare your damaged vehicle a total loss.
$80 Tablet Good for Entry-Level Use
Not sure you need or want a tablet? Reviews suggest this is one of the best economy options so far.
Hands-Free Texting Is Dangerous Too
We know that texting while driving isn’t safe. But neither is using a voice-to-text app, new research says.
Study: Richest People Are the Smartest
A new study finds that almost half of billionaires are among the smartest one percent.
Ask Stacy: Should I Pay Off My Mortgage?
This reader has enough in savings to pay off her mortgage, but hesitates to drain her savings to do it. The math is simple, but the answer isn’t.
How to Save on Guy Stuff
A new survey indicates that men shop more compulsively than women and don’t spend as much time looking for deals. Here are ways to save serious money on items that men regularly buy.
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