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Congress Takes a Swipe at Swipe Fees
If you have a debit card, the cost for using it is likely to drop – for your local merchant. Whether you’ll see the savings or not, only time will tell.
COBRA Subsidy is Gone: Now What?
People who lose their jobs today don’t get a government-sponsored 65% subsidy for their COBRA health insurance payments.
Bright Idea: Better Light Bulb Labeling Ahead
Starting in 2011, light bulbs will be labeled with brightness and cost to operate, making it easier to comparison shop.
Money and Marriage: Like a Horse and Carriage
Only drug addiction and extramarital affairs play a more active role in divorce than disagreements over money, so it makes sense to talk about finances before your marriage.
Tired of Being Robbed by Your Bank?
If the savings rates you’re receiving at your bank are too low, maybe it’s time to shop for better rates.
Owe Back Taxes? 9 Tips to Help
There’s no shame in falling behind on your taxes, but bury your head in the sand and you’ll owe even more.
6 Tips for Young People to get Health Insurance
Young adults can be covered under their parents’ health insurnace plans starting Sept. 23, even if they’re not in school, but they also have other options.
10 Tip-Offs You’re Heading for a Debt Disaster
Think you might be heading for debt trouble? Answer these 10 questions and you’ll know.
Supreme Court: Privacy? Not on the Company’s Phone
Rule of thumb: Before you send that dirty text on your company-owned cell phone, imagine that the Supreme Court is going to read it.
JD Power: U.S. Cars Now Beat Imports in Quality – Barely
For the first time ever, U.S. cars as a whole beat out imports for quality.
Tips to Steer Clear of Trouble in 6 Car-Accident Scenarios
Here are six common car-accident scenarios and tips on how you can curtail trouble before it starts.
3 Tips for Using a Credit Card Overseas
Before you pack your credit card for foreign travel, make sure you know how to avoid fees and contact the company from afar.
Lost a Home To Foreclosure? Here’s How Long It Will Take To Buy Again
Losing a home to foreclosure isn’t a pleasant experience, but it’s not the end of the world or the end of being a homeowner.
Time to Choose – Declined Card or Overdraft Fee?
You’re soon going to have to make a choice: to have your debit card refused when you’re out of cash – or to pay 30 bucks for overdraft protection if you exceed your balance.
On the Horizon – A Tidal Wave of Tax Forms
Thanks to the health care reform bill, life’s about to get a lot more taxing for small business.
Lower Rates Coming on Credit Cards?
The Federal Reserve issued more credit card regulations today that will cap penalty fees at $25 and may result in lower interest rates for millions of cardholders.
Senate Considers Quieter TVs, Louder Cars
While the Financial Reform Bill and BP hearings are getting all the attention, Congress is busy with other legislation on everything from quieter commercials to louder cars.
The Mother of Outrageous Fees?
A New York company recently announced a plan to collect 1% of the sales price of a home each and every time it’s sold for the next century.
5 Tips to Save Money on Kids’ Sports
The costs of team sports can add up. Here are ways you and your team can save money.
Ranking the “Most Hated” Consumer Fees
It’s often said America is the home of the fee. Here are five of the worst… Is your most hated fee on it?
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