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Minimize the Risks of Driving With Your Pet

Nancy Dunham on September 14, 2016

That doggy — or cat, bird, ferret — in the window can be a serious travel hazard. Follow these simple tips to make a trip safe for you and your critter.

7 Checks to Avoid Hidden Vacation Rental Costs and Scams

Nancy Dunham on September 13, 2016

Airbnb, VRBO, Flip Key … Inexpensive, awesome vacation rentals abound, but watch for the pitfalls that can come with peer-to-peer deals.

10 Cheap, Effective Ways to Pest-Proof Your Home

Craig Donofrio on September 9, 2016

Don’t spend money on costly pest management. You can keep critters away yourself for less.

Save Thousands on New ‘Leftover’ Cars From 2016

Nancy Dunham on September 2, 2016

Auto pricing gurus say now is the time to save big on a new car. Find out which models offer the best deals.

Passenger Plane Service to Cuba Begins

Krystal Steinmetz on August 31, 2016

For the first time in more than 50 years, a U.S. commercial flight has touched down in Cuba. More flights will soon follow.

8 More Types of Cancer Linked to Being Overweight

Karla Bowsher on August 29, 2016

Learn which types of cancer are linked to excess weight and how to find out if you are at risk.

Divorce Spikes During These 2 Months Every Year

Karla Bowsher on August 23, 2016

Divorce filings in certain states consistently peak in March and August, new research shows. Find out why.

What Happens If Artificial Intelligence Puts Us All Out of Work?

Kari Huus on August 19, 2016

As robots become more sophisticated and take over a greater range of tasks, it’s hard to know whether to celebrate the progress or fear the consequences. Here’s what some of the scholars are saying.

6 ‘Smart’ Devices That Are Just Plain Dumb

Nancy Dunham on August 16, 2016

The Internet of Things is revolutionizing our world in awesome ways, but it’s also generating some stupidly expensive solutions for life’s little problems.

Time to Speak Up If You Want Better Travel Rewards

Christopher Elliott on August 11, 2016

You have your rewards programs, but do you understand them? Can you redeem your rewards easily? If not, this is your moment to help make a change.

5 Ways Singles Lead More Meaningful Lives Than Married People

Karla Bowsher on August 10, 2016

Science is challenging the archetype of the sad and lonely single person.

FTC: Marketers Making Bogus Zika Protection Claims

Krystal Steinmetz on August 8, 2016

The Federal Trade Commission is cracking down on some online marketers’ Zika claims. Find out which products offer the best protection against the virus.

Moving to Canada After the Election? Forget This City

Chris Kissell on August 3, 2016

Does the thought of a Trump or Clinton presidency have you dreaming of life in the Great White North? Choose this city, and it might cost you.

Hate Flossing? Sink Your Teeth Into This

Ari Cetron on August 2, 2016

Your dentist and dental hygienist tell you it’s a good idea to floss, and often. They may be right — but then again, maybe not.

5 Ways to Ride the Tide of Rising Home Prices

Marilyn Lewis on July 29, 2016

Housing values are surging. Here are some great ways to take advantage of what the market offers, depending on where you are in life.

Feds Prepare for a Crackdown on Debt Collectors

Krystal Steinmetz on July 29, 2016

Proposed rules aim to protect consumers from common abuses — such as scare tactics and off-hours harassment — by debt collection businesses.

5 Strategies That Make It Fun to Live on a Budget

Maryalene LaPonsie on July 21, 2016

Living on a budget doesn’t have to be boring. Make saving more of a game and you might even have fun. Here are some ideas for doing so.

Worker Satisfaction Rises to 10-Year High

Karla Bowsher on July 21, 2016

Find out what’s turning frowns into smiles in America’s workplaces.

Need Cash? 10 Companies Hiring Part-Timers to Work at Home

Krystal Steinmetz on July 19, 2016

Do you dream of working part-time or working from home? Check out these companies’ postings — and rest assured that there are more jobs like this all the time.

20 Industries, Jobs With the Most Optimistic Workers

Karla Bowsher on July 19, 2016

A new survey finds that 59 percent of U.S. workers are optimistic about their employers’ futures, and some people are especially upbeat.