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When Customers Suffer, What is a Proper Company Apology?

Christopher Elliott on October 12, 2015

This traveler’s cruise story raises the question of what constitutes an adequate corporate “sorry” and what falls short.

10 Smooth Tips for a Better Shave

Karla Bowsher on October 7, 2015

A clean shave is both a necessity and a nuisance for many men and women alike. But these low-cost tips can help keep your skin irritation-free.

Honolulu Bound? 6 Awesome Things to Do (5 of Them for Cheap)

Maryalene LaPonsie on October 5, 2015

Here’s what a mom and her five kids did on a trip to Oahu to have fun but not break the bank.

Experian Hack Affects 15 Million T-Mobile Customers

Karla Bowsher on October 2, 2015

Another day, another victory for hackers. Find out what information was stolen and what type of help Experian is offering to victims.

What You Need to Know About the New Mortgage Rules

Marilyn Lewis on October 2, 2015

Changes that kick in Saturday are intended to make the process of getting a mortgage more transparent for most of us. Here’s the skinny.

Drivers Collide With Gas Price Shenanigans

Christopher Elliott on September 30, 2015

The lesson is to slow down enough to read the fine print. You will be amazed at the “gotchas” you will find.

Weight-Loss Company Sued for ‘Gagging’ Unhappy Customers

Krystal Steinmetz on September 29, 2015

The FTC alleges that Roca Labs threatened customers with lawsuits and additional charges for negative reviews and testimonials of its products.

New iPhones Are Here — but Are They Worth the Wait?

Karla Bowsher on September 25, 2015

The iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus became available for customer pickup in Apple stores today. What are the early reviews saying?

8 Ways to Avoid Purchasing Counterfeit Products

Allison Martin on September 24, 2015

Counterfeit goods are big business around the world. Here’s how to figure out what’s authentic and what’s not.

12 Effective Weapons for Stopping Robocalls

Marilyn Lewis on September 21, 2015

Some crafty and determined telemarketers and scammers plague our lives with auto-dialed calls. But you can block them.

Business Travelers Dip a Toe in the Sharing Economy

Jim Gold on September 20, 2015

Security, privacy issues have led business travelers to stay with traditional modes of transport and lodging, but that appears to be changing.

How to Take Professional Caliber Photos With Your Smartphone

Jeffrey Trull on September 18, 2015

The technology in most smartphones is so extraordinary that nearly anyone can use it to take fantastic pictures by following these tips.

Lawmaker Calls for a Hard Look at Legality of Fantasy Sports

Bob Sullivan on September 18, 2015

The increasingly big-money games are indistinguishable from gambling, the congressman says.

The Best Colleges That Cost Less Than $21,000 a Year

Karla Bowsher on October 25, 2022

It is still possible to find a well-ranked college that does not cost a fortune. Here are five good bets.

How NFL Game Scores Affect Stock Market Returns

Karla Bowsher on July 11, 2016

The effect of National Football League game outcomes ripples all the way to Wall Street, new research shows.

Don’t Let Your College Student Fail Money 101

Jim Gold on September 10, 2015

A new survey indicates most college students think they know more about how to handle money than they really do. Here’s how to educate them.

People Ditching Home Offices for Shared Workspaces

Karla Bowsher on September 9, 2015

Renting a desk downtown might be more expensive than working from home, but that hasn’t stopped co-working spaces from gaining in popularity.

Tempted by the New iPhone? 7 Points to Ponder Before You Pay Hundreds

Jim Gold on September 17, 2015

Does the latest Apple offering have new features that justify the upgrade? Here’s how to decide if it’s worth it for you, and — if it is — ways to offset the cost.

Citizens, You’ll Soon Be Able to ‘Yelp’ the Federal Government

Krystal Steinmetz on September 6, 2015

Consumers use online reviews to share praise and cautionary tales about millions of private businesses and services. Is this a good tool for communicating about and with Uncle Sam?

Number of People Living in U.S. on $2 a Day Surges, Book Says

Karla Bowsher on September 2, 2015

According to a new book, 1.5 million American households — and 3 million children — live in conditions that can be defined as “ultrapoor.”