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Ask Stacy: Will Canceling Credit Cards Hurt My Credit Score?
Read the popular press, and it’s easy to believe our credit scores must be constantly tweaked and monitored to keep us alive. It’s a credit score, people, not an ICU patient.
Waiting for Your Chip Credit Cards? Beware of These Scams
The government warns that fraudsters are targeting people as they await their new, more secure credit cards. Here’s how to protect yourself.
Can Oprah Pull Weight Watchers Out of Its Slump?
After Oprah Winfrey paid $43 million for a chunk of the weight loss company, its stock soared. Will her blessing help the company make a lasting difference against the competition?
Why Amazon Is Suing More Than 1,000 Product Reviewers
In an ongoing battle to keep it real, the e-commerce giant is going after Fiverr users who allegedly wrote and sold phony reviews for products sold on Amazon.
The 5 Worst Fast-Food Salads for Your Waistline
We analyzed the menus of America’s 25 largest fast-food and fast-casual restaurants to identify each chain’s salad menu item with the highest calorie count. Find out who fared worst.
How Your Drinking Habit Is Killing the Economy
The increasing costs of Americans’ drinking are giving the economy a hangover, according to the government.
Who Are the Wealthiest Politicians in America?
Donald Trump might be the wealthiest politician in America at the moment, but he’s not the only billionaire in politics.
The 10 Most Sought-After Employers in North America
Technology companies dominate the upper ranks of LinkedIn’s latest list of the most desirable employers. Find out who tops the list.
Warning to Travelers: Do Not Toss That Airplane Boarding Pass
Here’s why you should add the boarding pass to the ever-growing list of things you need to shred after use.
Nevada Says Fantasy Sports Must Have a Gambling License
The state’s Gaming Control Board knows a game of chance when it sees one — and it sees one.
Volkswagen Expands Recalls Under Order of Regulators
The German auto giant is expected to recall up to 11 million vehicles globally in the fallout from its emissions-rigging scandal.
The Year’s 10 Weirdest Excuses for Calling in Sick
A new CareerBuilder survey finds that 38 percent of people who called in sick to work in the past year weren’t actually ill. And some of their excuses were awfully strange.
Odds You’re in Top ’10 Percent’ Are Better Than You Think
If you live in the U.S., there’s a decent chance your income places you at least in the top “10 percent.” And you may even be in the top “1 percent.”
Cars That Will Last You 10 Years
Foreign-made SUVs and minivans hold all positions in a list of 10 cars most likely to be kept by the same owner for at least a decade.
What You Need to Know About Your New ‘Chipped’ Credit Cards
You’ll be “dipping” instead of “swiping,” among other details, but the changeover is expected to make your cards far less vulnerable to fraud.
Meet the Top 10 Moneymakers on YouTube
These millennials had ideas and a platform to broadcast to the world. Now, they’re multimillionaires.
How Does Your State Rank on Financial Well-Being?
Data based on daily surveys placed Hawaii on top and showed the South lagging.
Consumer Advocates Accuse Gas Companies of Price Gouging
A watchdog group says a lack of competition in California has allowed gas companies to make an unprecedented markup at the pump.
Do You Really Need an Annual Physical Exam?
A growing number of doctors now say the practice is at best wasteful and potentially harmful. What is behind this change of medical advice?
Why Data Breaches Often Are Worse Than They First Sound
Data breaches usually end up being more widespread than first suspected. Find out why.
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