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The Best and Worst Chocolates for Your Health
Find out the health benefits and dangers of three types of chocolate — dark, milk and white — and learn how much you should eat each day.
McDonald’s Set to Launch Latest Twist on the Dollar Menu
The “McPick 2” menu will have a five-week run on the fast-food chain’s national menu starting Jan. 4.
Government Warns of Dietary Supplement Danger
The federal government is highlighting the potential dangers of dietary supplements following legal action against more than 100 manufacturers and marketers.
Americans More Dissatisfied With Health Insurance
The percentage of uninsured Americans has dropped, but customer satisfaction with the health insurance industry has also fallen to its lowest level in a decade. What is going on?
Open Enrollment at Work: 5 Easy Steps to the Best Benefits for You
It’s tempting to simply hit the “renew” button on company insurance and other benefits. But it’s worth the time and money to go through these steps.
Black Friday 2015: Tablets Caught in Squeeze, Fueling Great Deals
Expect bare-bones tablets as door busters selling for as little as $20, but beefier models will be marked down, too.
Gift Cards Have Lowered Fees and Bumped Up Consumer Protections
Gift cards have become a favorite choice for the holidays. Now that more cards are low on fees and high on security, they’re also a consumer-friendly present this holiday season.
Report: Ultra-High-Definition TVs Can Be Huge Energy Hogs
While ultra-high-definition TVs produce lifelike vibrant pictures, a new report found that they may boost viewers’ annual energy bills by 30 percent.
For-Profit College Operator to Forgive $102.8 Million in Student Loans
Some 80,000 students in EDMC-operated schools will receive debt relief. In a separate agreement, the company is to pay $95.5 million to settle allegations of illegal recruiting techniques.
Drinking Coffee Might Boost Health, Extend Your Life
Some people joke that their daily coffee habit is an addiction. But scientists consider a cup of joe to be part of a healthy diet. Find out more.
Pandora Plans New Music Service to Rival Spotify, Apple
Pandora’s music service has always been more passive than those of on-demand competitors, but that is about to change.
It Just Got Easier to Fight Credit Report Errors Online
The major credit reporting bureaus now offer consumers the ability to upload documents to support their case when challenging inaccuracies. Find out more.
Ask Stacy: Will Having a Mortgage Improve My Credit Score?
Paying attention to your credit report and score is responsible. But unless you’re planning on borrowing soon, there’s no reason to lose sleep over the little things.
Equality in Marriage: Why Young Dads Start Out Strong, But Many Backslide
More parents than ever work full time outside home and more are sharing child-rearing and household chores, a new study shows. But traditional roles tend to creep back.
Black Friday 2015: Make a Clean Sweep of Home Appliances, Etc.
No it’s not sexy, but if you need household appliances or kitchenware, you are in the prime season for these purchases.
Gobble, Gobble: Turkey Prices Soar to Record High
Find out why your Thanksgiving turkey could be eating up more of your holiday meal budget this year.
Rare Alignment: Parents and Teens Agree on This Health Issue
The public health apparatus is lumbering along on regulating e-cigarettes, but parents and teens are out in front on this one.
Millennials Vote With Their Feet on Choice of Banks
Why many young Americans are dumping big banks and moving their money to smaller banks and credit unions.
Does ‘Dramatic’ Jump in Foreclosure Starts Spell Trouble?
The housing market just recorded the largest month-over-month increase in foreclosure starts since August 2011. Find out which states are struggling.
Auto Loan Balances Surpass $1 Trillion
Auto loan balances jumped more than 11 percent during the third quarter compared with last year. Find out why the trend is significant.
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