3 Common Myths About Preapproved Credit Card Offers

on March 30, 2015

These three misconceptions often accompany those unsolicited credit card offers you receive in the mail.

FDA Targets Cosmetics That Make ‘Hollow’ Promises

on March 25, 2015

The FDA is warning consumers that beauty products often make claims that are too good to be true.

How to Make Money Writing and Publishing Books

on June 5, 2015

You can make money writing books and self-publishing your work, but you need to be prepared to market yourself. Here’s how it works.

7 Tax-Time Tips for Trimming What You Pay Uncle Sam

on March 24, 2015

Understand the basics of your return with these pointers and consider getting help from a professional, even if it means paying something.

15 Things Every Online Dater Should Know

on March 23, 2015

What’s in a name? A lot. It is among 15 keys to snagging an online date, according to a recent analysis.

Top 10 Oddball Interview Questions

on March 18, 2015

What did you have for breakfast? What is your favorite ’90s jam? These are among the weirdest interview questions today’s employers may ask.

Stop Listening to Your Inner Gambler (We All Have One)

on March 18, 2015

Researchers explain why we tend to overlook the laws of probability, leading to errors in judgment in our finances and the high-stakes game of life itself.

Smartphone Replaces Key In New Padlock

on March 17, 2015

An electronic padlock that requires no key or numerical combination is now on the market.

Big Brother Wants More Control Over Your Computer

on March 13, 2015

Critics say a proposed change in federal search warrant procedures could put your computer at risk.

It’s Official: Social Isolation Is Killing Us

on March 13, 2015

New research shows that social isolation can be as bad for your health as obesity and drug abuse.

Re-Fi Seems Out of Reach? You May Qualify for Home Affordable Refinance Program

on March 11, 2015

The program launched during economic recession aimed at helping homeowners refinance is available until the end of 2015.

Could Your Favorite Soda Give You Cancer?

on March 10, 2015

New research about the cancer risk associated with soft drinks will make you think twice about your next soda.

Winter Storm Damage? How to Get Cleaned Up Without Getting Cleaned Out

on May 20, 2021

Here are 13 ways to dig out and clean up from winter storm damage — and avoid ripoffs.

Yikes! My Tax Refund Was Kidnapped by an Outstanding Student Loan

on March 10, 2015

How your tax refund can be seized, and how you can prevent it.

How Credit Reporting Agencies’ New Rules Impact You

on March 10, 2015

Three credit-reporting agencies will play by revised rules that treat medical debt differently and make it easier for consumers to repair their credit.

This Simple Idea Could Cut Costs for College Students Across the US

on March 3, 2015

A modest move toward open-source, electronic textbooks could save $1 billion for U.S. students annually, according to a new report.

Bank Branches Disappearing Across the United States

on February 28, 2015

JP Morgan Chase recently announced it’s closing 300 bank branches in the U.S. Big banks are closing branch locations, leaving consumers with mobile banking opportunities and ATMs.

How to Navigate Deceptive Car Ads and Avoid Rip-Offs

on February 26, 2015

Get the skinny on those alluring ads before you enter the auto showroom.

Is Getting a 401(k) Loan a Good Idea?

on July 11, 2016

Most of the time, the answer is no, but there are rare occasions when a 401(k) loan makes sense.

Public Wi-Fi: Are You Getting a Side of Identity Theft with Your Latte?

on February 24, 2015

Are public Wi-Fi networks safe? A security expert weighs in on why you might want to think twice about banking in the coffee shop.

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