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15 Tips for Hosting a Stress-Free Brunch
Brunch is meant to be shared with family and friends. With a little proper planning, you can host an easy, stress-free midmorning meal.
Google Update Could Slash Mobile Data Consumption
Google is rolling out an update that aims to make browsing the Internet on a mobile device faster while also allowing you to consume less data.
You Might Need Less Money to Retire Comfortably
Recent research questions a standing rule of thumb about how much money people need to retire.
Why Retail Workers Push Department Store Credit Cards
There is a good reason why sales associates suggest store credit cards to customers during checkout. Find out more.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Fight an Unfair Medical Bill?
This reader went to the doctor to have a single tick removed, and now it’s the $750 bill that’s under her skin. Is there any way she can get it reduced?
Attention Online Shoppers: 5 Security Tips for Your Holiday Splurge
With the remarkable surge of online shopping (RIP shopping mall), I’ve been asked for advice on staying safe while shopping online. Here are some simple suggestions that can make a big difference.
‘Giving Tuesday’ Shifts Focus From Getting Deals to Giving Back
Feeling a little sheepish about all the cash you dropped on holiday gifts? Consider participating in this one-day charitable giving promotion.
Massive Hack on Toy Company is ‘Off the Charts,’ Says Security Analyst
The cyber invasion of Vtech, a maker of electronic learning toys, exposed the personal data of more than 5 million customers, including children. Here’s what you need to know.
Staying Closed on Thanksgiving Pays Off for Some Retailers
It turns out that major retailers that closed their doors in observance of the holiday did not dissuade shoppers from spending — quite the opposite, in fact.
The 10 Best Retailers for Cyber Week Deals
Department stores are among the best places to shop for cyber savings this week, according to an analysis of the biggest retailers’ deals.
A Free and Easy Way to Shop the Web More Securely
Before you hunt down all those Cyber Monday deals, check your online account settings for a two-step verification option.
Science Reveals How Loneliness Makes You Sick
Research shows that loneliness triggers the “fight-or-flight” response — and that is not a good thing for your health. Find out why.
Who’s Been ‘Naughty & Nice’? CR Ranks Companies for 2015
Just in time for the holiday shopping frenzy, Consumer Reports is recognizing a number of well-known businesses for their consumer-friendly practices and policies — or offering them a chunk of coal for bad behavior.
5 High-Paying Holiday Jobs That Do Not Involve Elf Costumes
You don’t have to referee fights among hot-headed shoppers or police the Santa line to make extra money during the holidays. The key to finding decent seasonal jobs is to look beyond the obvious places.
Amex Ditches Free-Money Incentives for ‘Small Business Saturday’ Shoppers
The card company says the credit rewards it issued to encourage shopping at the nation’s mom-and-pop stores are no longer necessary. It’s still promoting the Nov. 28 event, though.
Can’t Wait for Cyber Monday? Now You Don’t Have To
Following the trend set with Black Friday sales, some retailers are planning to launch their online shopping deals Sunday, before Cyber Monday, and extend them through Cyber Week.
7 Simple Ways to Cut Calories From Thanksgiving Dinner
The average American packs away more than 4,500 calories during a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Here are seven ways to slash those numbers and keep your waistline intact.
Black Friday 2015: Shopping the Best Deals, Sector-by-Sector
Our guide to the best deals on shoes, clothes, toys, electronics, household appliances and more; plus, which purchases are best left until after Black Friday, and the hot items that will disappear if you don’t act fast.
Common Crib Accessory Blamed for Spike in Infant Deaths
Doctors are calling for a ban on the sale of crib bumpers, padding originally designed to protect babies from other hazards.
U.S. Student Loan Picture Grim as Total Debt Surpasses $1.2 Trillion
A new report reveals that the average size of student loans has increased, and a growing number of student loan borrowers are 90 days behind or defaulting on their loans.
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