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How to Avoid Hidden Car Tire Costs
When you buy a car, you’ll likely remember to weigh its mileage, miles-per-gallon, and what type of fuel it takes. But don’t forget to examine the tires.
How to Avoid Freezing or Overheating on Planes, Trains and Buses
Unfortunately, regulations cover safety, but do not ensure comfort on the road, so you have to take measures to contend with extreme temperatures.
A Massive Beer Merger Is Brewing
Two of the biggest beer-makers in the world may join forces to form a beer empire with 18 of the top 40 beers in the world. Can it compete with the steady march of microbrews?
Debt-Relief Firm Accused of Bilking 21,000 Consumers
The federal government alleges that this law firm collected tens of millions in illegal upfront fees from debt-laden consumers and did not deliver on promises to help them.
Colleges Where Students Shoulder the Heaviest Debt Loads
A recent Brookings Institution report found that the student loan crisis is concentrated among nontraditional students at for-profit schools.
The Best Colleges That Cost Less Than $21,000 a Year
It is still possible to find a well-ranked college that does not cost a fortune. Here are five good bets.
Low Vitamin D Levels May Put Brain, Memory at Risk
New research shows low vitamin D levels can lead to faster declines in brain function. How can you avoid this fate?
And the World’s First $4 Billion Sports Team Is …
Find out more about the five most valuable sports teams in the world.
Work-From-Home Scams Multiply: 10 Tips to Avoid Being a Victim
If you’re looking for work you can do from home the opportunities are growing rapidly — but so are scams that could cost you money and worse. Here’s how to spot a dud.
Sick of Being Crammed Into an Airplane? This Group Has Your Back(side)
Passenger rights group lobbies for Congress to put a halt to ever-shrinking airplane seats, but the airline industry says the market, not government, should drive these choices.
Reaching for a Sports Drink or Vitamin Water? Read This First
Health experts suggest you bypass most of those “healthy” drinks on the grocery store shelves. Here’s why.
Applying for College Financial Aid Just Got a Little Easier
How a newly streamlined process is geared to help students and families get an accurate picture of college costs earlier in the year and make better decisions.
This Sundae Costs $3,333, but Is Not a Record-Breaker
A small chain in Northern California serves a sundae that will set you back a pretty penny.
Fewer Renters Becoming Homeowners — Here’s What It Means
Homeowners feel good about the current state of the housing market. But they are less optimistic about the future.
Average Gas Price Dips Below $2 a Gallon in These 3 States
One analyst says oil prices could fall as low as about $20 a barrel. Find out why forecasters anticipate lower gas costs ahead.
Ask Stacy: Can You Help Me Clean Up My Credit History?
This reader has bad marks on her credit history, is worried they’ll prevent her from getting a job, and wants to get them removed. There are millions of Americans in her shoes.
Can You Get a Good Deal on a Car — Sight Unseen, No Hassle?
These emerging businesses are betting you want to avoid haggling and kicking tires to get a good vehicle at a fair price.
Why U.S. Pumpkin Sales Plummet, Even as Our Taste for Pumpkin Peaks
Our love for this seasonal flavor has not waned, but Americans tend to choose the fattening versions of what could be a healthy food.
Do Jessica Alba’s ‘Honest’ Products Make Dishonest Claims?
The Honest Co. founded by the actress has recently been hit with two lawsuits. Find out why consumers are suing the eco-friendly firm.
Your Driver’s License Soon May Not Work as Airport I.D.
Air travelers from one of four states with licenses that don’t meet the federal standards could be affected as soon as 2016. Here are the details.
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