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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.
The Best Layaway Plans for the 2012 Holidays
Several companies have improved their layaway plans for the 2012 holiday shopping season, which means it’s easier to tell the good plans from the costly ones.
Ask Stacy: Is Peer-to-Peer Lending a Pyramid Scheme?
Peer-to-peer lending is all the rage, and for good reason: It offers borrowers access to low-cost money and investors high-interest returns. But what if it’s all a Ponzi scheme?
Review: Disney’s Premier Visa Card
Disney offers a credit card that earns rewards and offers discounts. But should you carry a mouse in your wallet?
Do You Have a Fragmented Credit Report?
You can have three credit reports from one credit agency. It sounds crazy, but it happens. And it’s not a good thing.
Consumer Alert: Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter
The FDA warns Trader Joe’s Valencia Creamy Salted Peanut Butter may cause a salmonella infection.
The Android Answer to Siri
Android smartphone users now have a free, powerful voice assistant app working hard to rival Apple’s.
The State of Checking Accounts
A new survey takes a look at trends in banking fees and what it takes to keep a free account.
The 20 Worst Possible Banking PINs
Avoid easily guessed passwords. Out of nearly 3.4 million four-digit PINs studied, 1234, 7777, and 6969 were among the most popular.
Get Girl Scout Coins
Coin collectors take note: a special edition Girl Scouts silver dollar is coming out next year. 350,000 will be made.
The 7 Smartest Ways to Borrow
Need some extra cash? Here are the lowest-cost ways to find it.
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