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Can You Trust Wal-Mart’s ‘Made in USA’ Product Claims?

Krystal Steinmetz on July 1, 2015

A watchdog group says that the retail giant is deceiving customers even as it promises to increase the share of domestic products on its shelves.

For Sale: A Whopper Property the Size of Kentucky

Krystal Steinmetz on June 30, 2015

Why bidders from around the world have expressed interest in this real estate in the land down under.

Sugary Drinks Linked to 184,000 Adult Deaths Annually

Karla Bowsher on June 30, 2015

A new study ties sugar-sweetened beverages to higher mortality rates around the world. Where does the U.S. rank?

Employees’ Choice: 8 Worst U.S. Companies as Employers

Krystal Steinmetz on June 29, 2015

If you’re searching for a job, you may want to first review the companies that topped this list and head in the other direction.

4 Tools for Keeping Kids Safe Online

Ari Cetron on June 29, 2015

Tips for parents who want to protect their children, while still allowing them to explore the beneficial parts of the Internet.

13 Ways to Clip the Cost of Child Care

Allison Martin on June 26, 2015

Tired of spending a fortune on child care? Here are some tips to help you cut — or even eliminate — costs.

Check-Cashing Technology May Open You Up to Fraud

Bob Sullivan on June 26, 2015

Here’s how this banking trend could cost you money if you’re not careful.

The Cars That Best Retain Their Value

Karla Bowsher on November 26, 2019

Two automakers rose above the rest in Edmunds.com’s 2015 Best Retained Value Awards. Find out who they are.

3 Out of 4 Americans Waste Food — and Money

Karla Bowsher on June 25, 2015

Americans admit to wasting food, and it bothers them — but not so much because it harms the planet. Find out the shocking amount that ends up in the trash.

Should You Take Investing Advice From a Robot?

Marilyn Lewis on July 11, 2016

Robo-advisers are especially good if you’re young or have an uncomplicated financial picture.

A Simple — Yet Effective — Path to Weight Loss

Karla Bowsher on June 19, 2015

Losing weight and keeping it off can be as simple as a habit that takes just 60 seconds a day. Find out what researchers have discovered.

Why Companies Now Take Twice as Long to Hire

Karla Bowsher on June 19, 2015

It takes much longer to get hired today than it did a few years ago. Find out why.

5 Father’s Day Gifts Not to Get the Modern Dad

Craig Donofrio on June 19, 2015

Here are some gifts to skip this year — way too stale — and what to get instead.

10 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Buying Health Insurance

Allison Martin on June 18, 2015

Choosing health insurance is complicated, but a little homework can save you hundreds or even thousands of dollars a year.

Looking for a Good Doctor? Use Online Ratings With Caution

Krystal Steinmetz on June 16, 2015

Why rating doctors is not the same as rating a restaurant or a contractor.

FDA Bans Artificial Trans Fats

Karla Bowsher on June 16, 2015

Food manufacturers must soon stop using what Harvard University has called “the worst fat.” Here’s why.

Ask Stacy: The Definitive Guide to Slashing the Cost of Eyeglasses and Sunglasses

Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018

If you’re still buying glasses the traditional way, you’re likely paying twice as much as you should. Here’s where to get the best deals on every kind of glasses, from reading to sun.

25 Home Remedies and Tips for Sunburn

Marilyn Lewis on June 3, 2016

Sunshine is essential, but it’s easy to overdo it. Treat burns and overexposure with these remedies from your kitchen, garden or medicine cabinet.

Home-Buying 101 – How to Pick the Right Pros

Jim Gold on June 15, 2015

You’ll need to hire the right team to help you purchase the home of your dreams, especially as competition for good properties heats up.

FBI Warns of Gift Card Fraud, Offers Tips to Avoid Scams

Karla Bowsher on June 12, 2015

The federal government is warning consumers about gift card fraud. Here are the steps you need to take to avoid being victimized.