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‘Nips and Tucks’ to Get Your Tablet Computer Running Like New

Guest Blogger on February 23, 2015

Over time, these devices get weighed down with apps, history and digital gunk on the hard drive. Here are tricks to lighten the load and make yours speedy again.

Why Aren’t Airline Ticket Prices Falling Along With Fuel Prices? A ‘Free’ Market Lesson

Bob Sullivan on February 20, 2015

Customers failing to shop for better prices accounts for only a piece of this conundrum.

15 Ways to Ensure Your Donated Dollars Will Make a Difference

Jim Gold on May 28, 2020

Pointers and tools that help you donate your money with passion and confidence.

Can You Get Cheaper Car Insurance? 12 Things to Know About ‘Discounts’

Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020

Better deals are out there, but some discounts turn out to be much less than meets the eye.

Whiskey Is Booming, Thanks to Millennials and Women

Krystal Steinmetz on February 10, 2015

Whiskey consumption is up 30 percent from a decade ago.

IRS Playing Catch-Up With Tax Time Identity Thieves

Guest Blogger on June 5, 2015

Scammers are outflanking authorities investigating tax-time cases as complaints soar.

Are You Covered For These 10 Winter Driving Hazards?

Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020

Before the next storm hits, learn how your car insurance coverage applies to the season’s common dilemmas.

Intuit Backpedals on Controversial TurboTax Changes, Offers Free Upgrade

Krystal Steinmetz on February 3, 2015

Faced with a backlash from angry customers, the maker of the popular tax software program has reversed a change that would have made the program more costly for many.

Worst and Best Things to Buy in February

Guest Blogger on April 7, 2020

Here’s where to tap into Valentine’s Day gift discounts and score fantastic deals on certain necessities such as winter coats and tax software.

11 Ways to Turn Clutter Into Cash

Guest Blogger on January 27, 2015

Instead of throwing away belongings, why not try profiting off your used items for extra cash?

Amazon Yanks Its Diapers for Design Change

Krystal Steinmetz on January 22, 2015

Amazon pulled its Elements diapers, less than two months after they were introduced.

FTC: Credit Report Errors Can Take Years to Fix

Krystal Steinmetz on January 22, 2015

The Federal Trade Commission found that some people get so tired of fighting to fix an error on their credit report that they end up giving up and living with the mistake.

Kiss-and-Drop Fee at the Airport: It’s Already Happening in the UK

Krystal Steinmetz on January 21, 2015

Several airports in the U.K. charge drivers, including taxis, a “kiss and drop” fee at the airport, and if you stay longer than the allotted waiting time, you could be fined.

Are Airlines Fees Refundable? Often You Have to Guess

Christopher Elliott on January 21, 2015

You probably assume that many airline fees are refundable if your plans change. Airlines assume the opposite: that unless they specifically say a fee is refundable, it isn’t.

How to Screw Up Your Insurance in 2015: A Step-by-Step Guide

Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020

Here are 12 easy ways to bungle your insurance this year — many requiring little or no effort!

Tax Hacks 2015: 7 Tips to Find the Best Tax Pro

Maryalene LaPonsie on January 3, 2016

Did you know that practically anyone can call themselves a tax preparer? Here are tips to help you find someone who actually knows what they’re talking about.

The Restless Project: Why Your Smartphone Might Raise Your Blood Pressure and Increase Your Anxiety

Bob Sullivan on January 16, 2015

Take the iPhone away and heart rates rise. Get the phone back and heart rates fall.

Problem Solved: DirecTV Billed Me $80 for a Cinema Connection Kit That Doesn’t Work

Christopher Elliott on January 15, 2015

When Abdul Blakney tries to get DirecTV on his laptop, the connection doesn’t work. Now he’s out $80 for a useless Cinema Connection Kit. Is there any hope for this customer?

Forget the Weather. Here’s the Forecast You Really Need to Know

Maryalene LaPonsie on January 14, 2015

Onward and upward might be a cliché, but it seems to accurately describe the price of just about everything. Here’s what the inflation forecast looks like for 2015.

4 Ways to Make Your Gmail Safer in 2015

Guest Blogger on January 14, 2015

Take advantage of the built-in security features available through your email provider to prevent unauthorized use of your account.