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The 3 Most Dangerous Days of the Week for Summer Driving
Avoid the road on these days, and you’ll cut your risk of a run-in with drivers who are speeding or texting — or both.
Heads Up — These Are the Best Deals on iPhones Out There
Here’s what you need to get the best iPhone deals in this round.
Obamacare Repeal Effort Fails — What Does It Mean for You?
What should you do now that GOP efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act have failed? We have the skinny.
Death by Selfie and Other Avoidable Vacation Tragedies
Here are some of the unusual risks that come with traveling — and bad choices that people make when they are out of their familiar environment.
Ask Stacy — Can I Really Get a No-Cost Mortgage?
Some mortgage lenders claim you can refinance to a lower rate at “no cost.” Don’t believe them.
10 E-Books You Can Get for Free Right Now
These 10 books are among thousands you can get free online — if you know where to look.
Deleting This App Can Boost Your Smartphone’s Battery Life
Sometimes the solution to a short smartphone battery life is as simple as tweaking your settings. Here’s how to do that in just a few seconds.
How Much Construction Workers Are Paid in Each State
Find the best states to cash in with your skills on construction booms.
15 States With Upcoming Sales-Tax Holidays
Office supplies, clothing and computers are among the items you can soon buy tax-free in some states — but only for a few days. Here’s what every shopper should know.
Stop Waiting for the Fed — Savings Rates Are Rising Now
Forget all the speculation about when the Federal Reserve will hike rates next: Your savings could be yielding twice as much interest. Here’s the secret.
Proving You’ve Still Got Time — 10 People Who Made Their Mark After 40
No need to freak out about the child prodigies. Some rich, famous and talented people didn’t make it big until they were well into middle age, or later.
9 Homemade Cold Beverages That Beat the Heat
You can quench your thirst — and refresh your budget — with a tray of these from-scratch sippers.
4 Out of 5 Older Women Flunk Retirement Income Literacy Quiz
There’s a disconnect between men and women about who makes the household’s financial decisions — and it can be costly for women.
Watch This — A Famous Gangster Teaches You About Money Laundering
The legend of Chicago mobster Al Capone can help you understand this shady activity — and how it got its name.
How to Protect Yourself From Alleged ‘Surge Pricing’ on Amazon
A watchdog group has accused Amazon of “deceptive” pricing practices, but there’s an easy way to ensure you don’t fall for inflated discounts.
Hate Your TV or Internet Provider? Try One of These
The best pay-TV and internet providers in the country are not the big names. Here are your best options for getting great service, according to Consumer Reports subscribers.
Sticker Shock — The Cost of Insuring Teen Drivers in All 50 States
Your teen passed the test and got the license. Now the big question: how much will your auto insurance premiums spike? We’ve got a state-by-state rundown.
The Number of Renters Reaches a 50-Year High — but Should You Buy Instead?
A house is not a surefire investment. Weigh key factors to determine whether you are better off renting or owning.
13 Best Spots to Watch the Upcoming Total Solar Eclipse
The “Great American Eclipse” is coming this summer. Find out everything you need to know to see it yourself.
How You Can Make Extra Money Buying Locally and Selling Globally
“Buy low, sell high” is an old adage with new meaning in the online era. Here’s how you can get in on the action — and profits.
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