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Feds Sue, Settle with Credit Card Companies – How it Affects You
On Monday, the Justice Department sued Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for anti-competitive practices. A proposed settlement aims to end anti-competitive practices and allow customers to save money, but it is likely to also have unintended consequences for consumers.
Consumer Tips for Automated Banking
Last month Chase’s online banking was down for a few days – if that happens with your bank, what about your automatic bill payments? Proper protocol for online banking…
3 Tips to Make Your Old Computer Young Again
Your aging computer still has some life left in it. But to be blunt, the machine isn’t the problem. You are.
Deals and Steals: A Holiday Triple Play
For retailers, “autumn” is a short-lived season giving way to “holiday” and then “the rest of winter.” Products for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s start lining the shelves — but where are the deals?
Where to Find 60,000 Speed Traps Nationwide
Speeding is as dangerous as it is costly, but some say speed traps are meant to raise money – not protect the public good. Here are some new, high tech ways to avoid them.
Ask Stacy: My Wife Ran Up My Credit Cards Without Telling Me
My wife ran up my credit cards behind my back – now we’ve got debts we can’t pay. What should I do?
UPDATE – Congress Acts to Outlaw Home Resale Fee
How would you feel if you had to pay your home-builder 1% of the sales price of your house – 99 years after it was built? If you own a home – or think you might some day – read this.
Dems and Republicans Agree: Commercials Are Too @#$ LOUD!
The Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act (CALM) just got one step closer to becoming law. Are the days of having to hold the remote in your hand to preserve your eardrums nearing an end?
7 Reasons You Should Join a Credit Union This Week
When it comes to making more or spending less, some things are a no-brainer. Here are 7 reasons why joining a credit union is one of those things.
Airfares Take Off – 6 Tips to Land Savings
Although airline fares – and profits – are reaching for the sky, some down-to-earth advice can still save you on holiday travel.
Followup – What’s in a (Brand) Name?
Manufacturers of brand-name grocery store items are getting concerned about competition from store brands – with good reason.
The Worst TV Ad You’ve Seen – and the Funniest One You Haven’t
The Consumerist recently announced the winner of this year’s worst-commercial contest. Here it is, along with a commercial from overseas that I guarantee you’ll share with friends.
Viewer Question: Can I Negotiate Debts Myself?
This reader has a good question: can I negotiate my own debts to get balances lowered – and while I’m at it, is it possible to get my creditors to remove the negative marks on my credit history?
Rental Cars: 5 Tips for a Better Deal
Renting a car might be getting pricier soon, but you can still save money if you know where to look – and what to say.
4 Tips to Avoid the High Cost of Online Freebies
Everybody likes free stuff – except maybe free malware, viruses, and other issues that can come from searching for free things on the web. Here’s how to spot what’s really free – and safe.
4 Insider Tips to Applying for Credit Cards
Applying for a credit card isn’t as easy or as transparent as it should be. Here’s what you need to know to secure one as quickly as possible.
Should the Rich Pay Higher Taxes?
While Congress debates extending the Bush tax cuts, the question on most Americans’ minds is: How will this affect to me? Here’s the answer.
Monday’s Money Deal: Online Grocery Coupons
Like everything else online, searching for grocery coupons can score you a deal or a scam. Best bet: Stick the big sites. Here’s a list that will help net you deals without potential malware, adware or other net-based nastiness.
New Debt Settlement Rules Start September 27th
Starting on the 27th, debt settlement companies will have to start toeing the line. Bad for them – good for you.
Ask Stacy: Is All That Glitters Golden?
This week we have some questions about whether to invest in gold, grills or dishwashers.
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