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Black Market Offering: Patti LaBelle’s Sweet Potato Pies
The Godmother of Soul’s sweet potato pies — priced at $3.48 at Wal-Mart — are now selling for nearly 12 times that amount on the black market. Here’s how it happened.
5 Reasons You’ll Never Get Out of Debt
If you can’t break free of these five fatal flaws, you’ll likely be drowning in credit card debt until the day you die.
Wireless Bills Falling, but You Still Pay More for This
The average monthly wireless bill has fallen nearly 7 percent since 2008, but one cost is rising.
Income Inequality Plagues Congress, Too
The income inequality that plagues Americans also is evident among members of Congress, a new analysis shows.
The Best Big Companies for LGBT Employees
Eleven of the top 20 Fortune 500-ranked companies received the highest rating for their treatment of LGBT employees. Find out who made the list.
Beware the ‘Secret Sister Gift Exchange’
As the saying goes, if something sounds too good to be true, it probably is. In this case, it is also illegal.
Will Sprint’s Rate-Slashing Offer Get Customers to Switch?
Sprint says it will cut consumers’ wireless bills by 50 percent if they dump their current service in favor of Sprint. But there are some catches.
Delta Bans Pets From Traveling as Checked Baggage
Travelers will have to pay a fee to carry-on their smaller pets and even more to transport larger pets on Delta.
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.
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.
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