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Love Hot Dogs and Pizza? Get the Combo

Krystal Steinmetz on June 12, 2015

Here’s the skinny on Pizza Hut’s latest attention-seeking combination. Will you bite?

17 Proven Ways to Save on Travel

Marilyn Lewis on May 20, 2021

Summer is coming. A tight budget doesn’t mean you can’t have a fabulous vacation, just substitute imagination and planning for money.

Do Fabulously Smart Lightbulbs Threaten Our Privacy?

Marilyn Lewis on June 10, 2015

Lightbulbs with stunning capabilities are on the way to your home, grocery store and parking lot. Find out why they are both amazing and terrifying.

How to Get a Loan When Lenders Say You’re Dead

Guest Blogger on September 23, 2020

It’s absurdly common to be rejected for credit because—at least on the paperwork, somewhere—you’re dead. If you are alive, here’s how to prove it and move on.

How Student Athletes Pile Up Wins for Decades

Karla Bowsher on June 1, 2015

Parents may be better off steering kids away from band and yearbook activities, and toward competitive sports. Here’s why.

Breadwinners More Likely to Have Cheating Spouses

Karla Bowsher on June 1, 2015

Women who earn more than their husbands are especially at risk of seeing their spouse stray. Find out why.

8 Ways to Never Pay Full Price for Makeup

Karla Bowsher on May 29, 2015

Whatever you pay for cosmetics, it’s probably too much. Here are eight surefire tips for bypassing inflated retail prices.

Google: Double Battery Life Coming to Phones

Karla Bowsher on May 29, 2015

Tests of Google’s new power-conservation feature show a significant increase in battery life. Find out how long your phone will remain juiced.

Say What? Traffic Noise Can Make You Fat

Karla Bowsher on May 27, 2015

A new study links obesity with exposure to noise from road traffic, railways and aircraft. How more noise leads to bigger waistlines.

Just 1 Piece of Plastic? ‘Smart’ Card Makes Bold Promise

Karla Bowsher on May 26, 2015

A new venture promises to consolidate all your credit, debit and rewards cards down to a single piece of plastic. Here are the pros and cons.

Mobile Browser Automatically Blocks Ads

Karla Bowsher on May 20, 2015

An app that promises faster, safer browsing is on the way. Find out how you can preview it today.

Libor Scandal: The Biggest, Least Understood Rip-Off of All Time

Stacy Johnson CPA on May 20, 2015

The giant banks behind the Libor scandal will soon be charged as criminals. You need to understand what happened and remember it when Wall Street whines about too much regulation.

7 Tips to Avoid a Vacation Rental Ripoff

Maryalene LaPonsie on May 19, 2015

Don’t get taken for a ride when you rent a vacation home this year. Use these tips to steer clear of scam artists.

2 Keys to Avoiding Medical Identity Theft

Karla Bowsher on May 18, 2015

Medical identity theft can be lucrative for criminals and disastrous for victims — and it’s on the rise. Here’s what you can do to prevent it.

5 Simple Rules for Choosing the Right Money-Saving LED Bulbs

Marilyn Lewis on May 15, 2015

LEDs cut your spending on electricity by 75 percent to 80 percent. Here’s how to choose them to cast the right light for every room.

Is Travel Insurance Worth Buying for Your Dream Vacation?

Christopher Elliott on May 14, 2015

The come-ons for insurance are constant and often compelling when you travel. If you buy in, beware the “gotcha clause.”

7 Eye-Opening Truths About Driverless Cars

Hiram Reisner on May 11, 2015

Media reports suggest that a driverless future is right around the corner. But here is the real scoop.

Why Hispanics Live Longer Than Whites

Karla Bowsher on May 7, 2015

Despite a host of socioeconomic disadvantages, Hispanics fare better than Caucasians in the U.S. in some important ways.

Does This Budweiser Slogan Condone Date Rape?

Karla Bowsher on April 29, 2015

The company has stopped producing a message after critics accused it of promoting violence against women. What do you think?

15 Travel Apps to Help Make the Most of Your Next Trip

Allison Martin on April 29, 2015

Travel presents challenges, but apps address an amazing array of them — from finding last-minute rooms at cut rates and pinpointing ATMs around the globe to translating signs into English.