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1 More Reason to Think Twice About Premium Gas
Drivers who buy premium fuel may be paying a higher premium for it than they realize.
Is Fear of Death Hurting Your Retirement Nest Egg?
Does thinking about your own demise give you the willies? If so, you may end up poorer. Find out why.
Save $300 a Year on Cleaning Supplies and Cut Out Toxins at the Same Time
Some homemade cleaners perform better than commercial products and are made from ingredients that are whole lot cheaper. Here’s how to make them and how they stack up to store-bought versions in tests.
How to Read Your Scary Cholesterol Blood Test
Instead of being anxious about your health, get clear about your cholesterol numbers so you can take action.
Researchers Surprised by This Payday Behavior
For many of us, even in the age of direct deposit, mobile payments and swiping of plastic cards, a paycheck still burns a hole in our pocket.
Can Feds Cut Red Tape When Death, Divorce Threaten Homeownership?
Consumer group, bankers square off over rules that govern loans on properties that are inherited or awarded in a divorce or separation.
Beware of Claims Made by Alternative Power Companies, or Risk a Shock
Residents in at least 15 states from Portland, Maine, to Portland, Oregon, get to choose what company supplies their electricity, but the results aren’t always what they expect.
5 National Restaurant Meal Deals for the Weekend
If you have plans to eat out this weekend, plan to not pay full price. Find out where you can score a deal.
Self-Cleaning Fabric May Make Washing Obsolete
Stains on fabrics that disappear after a few minutes in the sun? It may be on the way soon.
Why Now Is the Best Time to Buy a Japanese Car
You have a few days left to get a good deal on a Japanese car. Find out about the bargains, and why they may disappear in April.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Make Extra Money?
This reader loves her job but isn’t making ends meet. Sound familiar? Read on.
Worried About Your Car Getting Hacked? So Is the FBI
More sophisticated technology in cars — and among hackers — means there are perils lurking. Consumers and law enforcers have reason to be concerned.
10 Work-From-Home Jobs That Pay 6 Figures
You don’t have to take a low-wage job just because you want to achieve work-life balance or have some flexibility.
Millennials Say They’re Too Impulsive to Save
Young adults get the message that saving is important — and in surveys say it is their top goal — but they still need help creating habits that stick, experts say.
Banks, Credit Unions Urged to Protect Seniors From Fraud
Family members, caregivers, scam artists, financial advisers and others preying on seniors steal billions from them each year. The government says financial institutions should be ready to step in.
Free CoverGirl Lip Gloss, Big Savings on Other Products
Free lip gloss, anyone? How about CoverGirl lipstick or mascara for a buck or two? Find out how to get it.
How Heavy Marijuana Use Hurts Finances, Social Life
A study links long-term, heavy pot consumption to a reduced standard of living by the time a person reaches midlife.
Report: Federal Health Insurance Website Vulnerable to Attack
Millions of Americans use Healthcare.gov to obtain health insurance. Now, a new report shows the Web portal experienced 316 security-related incidents in about 18 months.
U.S. Lawmakers Move Against Airline Fees and Bad Behavior, at Last
Pro-consumer legislation aims to give travelers more comfort and fewer unpleasant surprises such as extra fees.
7 Spending Trends That Speak Volumes About U.S. Consumers
From guns and pot (marijuana, that is) to bowls (instead of plates), what we buy reveals our shifting demographics and outlook on the world.
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