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4 Student Loan Debt Collection Tricks

Guest Blogger on December 1, 2014

The anti-borrower behavior of some private companies used by the federal government to service and collect student loans has been exposed.

Help, AT&T Is Harassing Me. What Should I Do?

Christopher Elliott on November 26, 2014

After Lori Collins cancels her AT&T account, she expects the bills to stop. They don’t, and now the company is sending her account to collections. What can she do?

5 Common Household Items That Cost More Than $500 a Gallon

Guest Blogger on November 25, 2014

You’ll practically gasp when you see what you’re spending on printer ink when you consider the per-gallon cost.

Mattel Apologizes for Incompetent Computer Engineer Barbie

Krystal Steinmetz on November 21, 2014

After widespread online complaints, the book portraying Barbie as an inept computer engineer who is reliant on men was pulled by the publisher.

10 Surprising Things You’ll Find on Sale During Black Friday

Guest Blogger on November 19, 2014

From automobiles to tea bags, these items go beyond the usual discounted TVs and toys.

Can You Trust TRUSTe?

Krystal Steinmetz on November 18, 2014

The company has agreed to pay $200,000 to settle Federal Trade Commission allegations that it deceived consumers about its recertification program.

Find the Best Online Broker

Dan Schointuch on May 20, 2021

If you’re managing your investments online, or would like to, you need to find a good online brokerage. An online brokerage will let you buy and sell stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and other investments, often with nothing more than a few clicks of your mouse. When performing your search, you’ll want to compare commissions … Continued

3 Ways to Pinpoint Where Your Home Is Leaking Money

Marilyn Lewis on November 17, 2014

A draft you can feel indoors is a sure sign that cold air is seeping into your home — and expensive heated air is leaking out.

New Texting App Will Make You Think Twice Before You Type

Krystal Steinmetz on November 15, 2014

Beam Messenger lets you see text messages typed in real time, mistakes and all.

Skipping Vacation Won’t Get You a Bonus or Raise, Study Finds

Guest Blogger on November 5, 2014

A new study shows that workers who leave a lot of unused vacation time on the table are less likely to get a raise or bonus than those who take time off.

Why the Travel Industry’s Favorite New Word is ‘No’ – and What to Do About It

Christopher Elliott on October 30, 2014

Travelers are finding out the hard — and expensive — way that airlines and other travel companies are less willing to work with them when things don’t go as planned.

FTC: ‘Free’ Products Aren’t Free

Krystal Steinmetz on October 21, 2014

The feds are cracking down on companies offering “free” trials and deceptive health claims.

Are You Wasting Your Money Buying Organic Food?

Maryalene LaPonsie on July 31, 2020

You want to be healthy, but are organic foods just a gimmick to get you to pay more?

The Most Expensive Mortgage Mistakes You Can Make

Guest Blogger on October 21, 2014

We all make financial missteps, but mistakes made when buying a home can really be magnified. Here are four mortgage mistakes you can’t afford to make.

Shocked by a $1,443 Bill From My Toyota Dealership

Christopher Elliott on October 16, 2014

When Katherine LaFaso starts leasing a Toyota Prius, her dealership sends her a mysterious $1,443 bill. But for what?

That Credit Advice You’re Getting Could Be Hogwash

Guest Blogger on October 14, 2014

When you get advice from a lender about your credit, you might assume they know what they are talking about. But it’s always good to check the facts.

Uber Gets “F” Rating from BBB

Krystal Steinmetz on October 13, 2014

The ridesharing service’s contentious surge-pricing strategy pushed Uber to the BBB’s lowest rating.

The 10 Weirdest Bacon-Inspired Creations

Krystal Steinmetz on October 10, 2014

Bacon lovers are taking their obsession to a whole new level with bacon-themed air fresheners, massage oil and other bizarre products.

Hate Facebook? Say Hello to Ad-Free Ello

Krystal Steinmetz on October 9, 2014

Ello is a new ad-free social network dubbed the “anti-Facebook.”

What If You Get Sued After a Car Accident?

Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020

Your first call if sued after an accident should be to your car insurance company, which can defend you, negotiate a settlement or go to court.