Money Talks News 2015: Greatest Hits

In case you missed them, here are the stories that readers loved the most in 2015. Check them out for financial tips, life hacks and sound advice to help you in the new year.

The Most Hated US Internet Provider Is…

Although many consumers aren’t happy with their Internet service provider, this one clearly leads the pack for most consumer complaints.

Check Out This Employee Perk: A $10,000 Resigning Bonus

A New York-based lingerie retailer has employed some unconventional strategies in its effort to build a positive workplace culture.

Introducing: Jeans That Never Need Washing?

A California startup says its new denim jeans don’t need washing and will never stink or stain. They could save us a lot of water, but will the technology pan out?

10 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Save You Thousands

Making a few small changes to your money habits can pay big dividends throughout 2016. Here are 10 New Year’s resolutions that will help you rake in the cash.

Struggling to Change Your Behavior? Try This

Phrasing your New Year’s resolutions as questions rather than declarations may help you stick to them, new research shows. Find out more.

Target Gives Store Credit for Gift Cards From Other Retailers

Target wants your unwanted gift cards. But are there other ways to get a better deal on those cards?

Your Old Legos Could Be Worth More Than Gold

Learn why the right Lego set might provide a bigger boost to your retirement nest egg than investments such as gold or stocks.

Report: ‘Clueless Generation’ Urgently Needs These 5 Money Lessons

Many who continue to rely on the bank of mom and dad need to learn to stand on their own now that they are adults, buying homes and starting families.

How Other People’s Unwanted Gifts Can Become Big Bargains for You

Many of the millions of returned gifts won’t go back on the store shelves from which they came. Here’s how you can find treasures among them at steep discounts.

U.S. Workers Should See Above-Average Wage Hike

Many workers across the globe are projected to get larger pay increases next year. Find out where the raises will be most generous.

Medical ID Theft Is Soaring, Security Expert Warns

Health care data breaches were on the increase in 2015. Find out why thieves find this information to be so valuable.

Study Finds Some Shoppers Have a Knack for Picking Flops

If you repeatedly buy products that flop — think Diet Crystal Pepsi and Watermelon Oreos — you might be a “harbinger of failure.”

This Company Is Giving Away Free Tax Software

Some companies are happy to give you free tax software and free credit scores, no strings attached. Some will even give you free cash back whenever you shop online.

Hate the New Year’s Madness? This Year, Celebrate at Home

For most of us, New Year’s Eve isn’t really the wild party night you’d think. Here’s a plan for holding a low-key, family friendly celebration that won’t leave you nursing a headache in the morning.

5 Ways Your Grocery Shopping Will Change in 2016

Grocers roll out entertainment, food and drink, technology and convenience as they try to lure customers to shop with them.

6 Steps to Help Keep a Lid on Your Prescription Drug Costs

More of us are taking more prescription medicines, and their rising costs are a bitter pill to swallow.

Jobs Are Changing in Ways That Could Improve Your Quality of Life

You could benefit as flexible job opportunities continue to grow, pushed by the demands of workers, especially the now-dominant millennials.

Is This the Key to Lasting Weight Loss?

Science might soon provide new tools for people hoping to lose weight successfully after failing to accomplish that goal in the past.

How ‘Star Wars’ Will Change Your Next Trip to Disneyland

There has been a disturbance in the Force at Disneyland. The iconic theme park recently updated some attractions and is about to close others as part of a “Star Wars” overhaul.

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