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Robotic Job Creators
Can machines create American jobs instead of taking them away? Sure, Time magazine says – if they prevent outsourcing.
More Jobs Than We Thought
A revision to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ March jobs report says the economy gained 386,000 more jobs than previously believed.
Fake FDA Agents Scam Consumers
The FDA warns consumers about imitators threatening $250,000 fines and jail time.
Don’t Panic About Bacon
Bacon is not flying off the shelves, but its price will probably rise somewhat in the next few months.
A New Zit Zapper
Researchers have discovered a virus that destroys acne-causing bacteria without side effects.
How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Find yourself running out of money before payday? Here’s how to spend less and save more without sacrifice.
Ask an Expert: Should I Buy Miles?
When an airline offers miles for sale at a discount, is it time to buy?
5 Easy Steps to Greater Financial Security
Saving for retirement is really about small moves that add up over the years. Here are my five favorites.
More Peanut Butter Recalls
Alerts from three more companies warn about the risk of salmonella in their products.
Cocktail Pouches Gaining Popularity
They’re sort of like Capri Sun, except with booze. And Nielsen says business is booming.
Your Credit Score Could be Wrong
The U.S. government says your credit score significantly differs from what lenders see 20 percent of the time.
Google Maps Goes Underwater
Ever get lost in the Great Barrier Reef? Great news: Street View now has panoramic maps under the sea in some locations.
Rent-to-Own Laptops Spied on Consumers
A Federal Trade Commission complaint says rental laptops from seven businesses secretly stole personal data and photographed users.
20 Products With Giant Markups
Everybody deserves to make a profit, but is it fair to sell something for hundreds of times more than you paid for it?
How Much Bad Service Should I Put Up With?
A reader asks about how to receive better customer service from the cable company. The answer? You might not be able to. But there’s still a happy ending.
More Die From Suicide Than Wrecks
According to new research, suicide became the leading cause of injury-related death in 2009 and it’s probably underreported.
Do Copyright Exceptions Help or Hurt?
A new Australian study suggests gentler copyright laws could boost the economy there. The Electronic Frontier Foundation argues that’s true in the U.S., too.
Toys “R” Us is Hiring
The toy chain will add 45,000 seasonal workers at stores and distribution centers nationwide.
It’s National Voter Registration Day
Are you registered to vote? What about everyone you know? This is the easiest way to do it, and get your friends and family to.
Discover to Refund $200 Million
Have you purchased Discover credit card protection or credit monitoring since December 2007? You might be getting some money back.
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