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Millennials Vote With Their Feet on Choice of Banks

Krystal Steinmetz on November 17, 2015

Why many young Americans are dumping big banks and moving their money to smaller banks and credit unions.

Best Exercise for Weight Control May Be Cheap and Easy

Karla Bowsher on November 10, 2015

Forget expensive gym memberships and intense workouts: A pair of walking shoes is all it takes to keep your weight and waist in check, new research shows.

Junk Food Not Behind Our Weight Problems, Study Says

Karla Bowsher on November 9, 2015

For 95 percent of adults, consumption of soda, candy and fast food is unrelated to weight gain, according to a study. So what should you do to lose weight?

Amazon Launches Brick-and-Mortar Bookstore

Karla Bowsher on November 4, 2015

Amazon.com has gone back to its roots as a bookseller by opening a brick-and-mortar bookstore. But this store offers a few unusual twists.

Should You Scrap Your Monthly Budget?

Krystal Steinmetz on November 3, 2015

Do you struggle with the wild variations in expenses that come with holidays, back-to-school supplies and your kids’ sporting gear? If monthly budgeting isn’t working for you, try this.

Amazon Makes a Move to Become More Family Friendly

Krystal Steinmetz on November 4, 2015

The e-commerce giant — recently lambasted by The New York Times as having a “bruising workplace” — is the latest tech company to seriously sweeten its parental leave policy.

Troubles on the Horizon for the 401(k) Plan

Bob Sullivan on November 3, 2015

It’s not a much feared stock market correction. This crisis is more fundamental.

These 5 Money Moves Could Save You $1,000

Krystal Steinmetz on October 29, 2015

If you want to pad your bank account with an extra $1,000 in the next 12 months, try these simple money moves and watch your bank balance rise.

Is a Low Credit Score Driving Up Your Monthly Bills?

Krystal Steinmetz on October 26, 2015

Companies may be billing you more than the next customer based on your credit report, but they have to let you know, and there are ways to fight it.

7 Apps to Get Paperwork Off Your Desk and Into the Cloud

Maryalene LaPonsie on October 23, 2015

Today’s scanning apps not only cut clutter but also make it easy to find what you want, when you want. (There’s even a good solution for Blackberry users!)

Marijuana Use Has Doubled — But Who Smokes It Most?

Karla Bowsher on October 23, 2015

Pass the joint, teens and young adults: You are not the only ones using significantly more marijuana these days.

Don’t Wait on Hold for Customer Service: There’s a Better Way

Marilyn Lewis on October 21, 2015

Luckily, cunning minds have devised apps, websites and strategies that we can use to get questions and complaints heard immediately.

6 Football Strategies You Can Use to Retire Rich

Maryalene LaPonsie on October 20, 2015

On any given weekend, your favorite team is using these six principles to win on the field. You can use the same strategies to save for retirement.

Top 10 Jobs of the Year for Work-Life Balance

Karla Bowsher on October 20, 2015

Work-life balance has been harder to come by in recent years. But a new study says these jobs offer the best shot at achieving that goal.

No Joke: This University Now Offers Free MBAs

Karla Bowsher on October 20, 2015

Arizona State University is offering full scholarships to all students accepted into its full-time MBA program starting next fall. Find out why.

5 Simple Steps to Slay Your Financial Fears

Marilyn Lewis on December 4, 2015

Tackle the money boogeymen – investing, debt, wills, taxes and budgeting — one easy step at a time.

How Your Drinking Habit Is Killing the Economy

Karla Bowsher on October 19, 2015

The increasing costs of Americans’ drinking are giving the economy a hangover, according to the government.

What You Need to Know About Your New ‘Chipped’ Credit Cards

Ari Cetron on October 16, 2015

You’ll be “dipping” instead of “swiping,” among other details, but the changeover is expected to make your cards far less vulnerable to fraud.

University of Phoenix Barred From Military Bases

Krystal Steinmetz on October 13, 2015

The for-profit university also may not enroll new, active-duty students using military tuition assistance while the Defense Department investigates recruiting tactics.

Online Pharmacies: What You Don’t Know Could Kill You

Karla Bowsher on November 5, 2019

Buying prescription drugs online is often cheaper, but it can be riskier. Before you click, heed these tips for telling phony websites from legitimate pharmacies.