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Wall Street and Main Street Predict: What Will Stocks, Oil and Housing Do in 2014?

Maryalene LaPonsie on January 5, 2015

Will you be paying more at the pump in 2014? Will your house be worth more? What about your 401(k)? Find out what Wall Street and Main Street say.

4 Tips to Maximize Your Electric Car’s Range When It’s Freezing Outside

Allison Martin on January 8, 2014

With these tips, you can stretch your electric vehicle’s range during extremely cold weather. You don’t want to get stuck out there.

Is Your Financial Adviser Really Working for You?

Kentin Waits on December 30, 2013

Did you know that your financial adviser may not be legally required to act in your financial best interest? Here’s how a fiduciary pledge can change that.

The Year’s Best and Worst Products

Allison Martin on December 20, 2013

ShopSmart, which is published by Consumer Reports, honors the best and worst products of 2013 in its January issue.

AAA Predicts a Record Number of Holiday Travelers

Allison Martin on December 18, 2013

Good news for the nearly 86 million who will be driving: Gas prices will likely remain low.

When Innovation Goes Wrong: The Fisher-Price iPad Seat Debacle

Allison Martin on December 16, 2013

A petition opposes a new baby seat equipped with an iPad. Is this seat really a good idea for tiny kids?

Study Says We’re Much Smarter Shoppers Now

Guest Blogger on December 13, 2013

The study demonstrates that marketers have lost a lot of their power over our purchasing decisions. This is great news.

Medical Credit Card Must Refund $34 Million to Consumers

Karen Datko on December 12, 2013

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau cracked down on CareCredit after receiving hundreds of complaints.

I Had to Abandon My Car!

Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020

When nasty winter weather grips a large part of the country, it’s good to know when your car insurance will cover weather-related driving mishaps and when it won’t.

The Right Way to Test-Drive a Car

Angela Colley on December 5, 2013

The test drive is one of the most important steps to picking the right make and model for you. Follow these tips.

6 Ways You Can Still Get Free Checking

Marilyn Lewis on December 3, 2013

Banks want to earn about $100 a year from your checking account by charging you fees for a service that used to be free. Here’s how you can avoid paying.

Drink Only the Best Wines Under $10 This Holiday Season

Marilyn Lewis on December 2, 2013

Here are recommendations, taste tests and tips for drinking and serving the very best of the cheap wines.

Here’s One Reason Men Make More Than Women

B.T. Ballenger on November 28, 2013

Men are more likely to take on a longer workweek, a recent study says, and they get rewarded for it.

No More $99 DNA Tests?

B.T. Ballenger on November 27, 2013

A company that sells DNA tests for less than 100 bucks is under fire from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

10 Things You Should Never Hear From a Car Insurance Company

Guest Blogger on November 2, 2020

Know your rights when it comes to buying and keeping car insurance coverage.

Razor Blades: You’re Paying Twice as Much as You Have To

Stacy Johnson CPA on November 22, 2013

I just shaved 60 percent from my cost of shaving, and got a better product. You should too.

10 Free Ways to Protect Your Identity

Guest Blogger on November 21, 2013

Having your identity stolen can cost you a great deal, but identity theft protection doesn’t have to. Here are easy — and free — ways to reduce your risk.

Auto-Pilot: Good for Planes, Not Finances

Kentin Waits on November 18, 2013

We all do it: sign up for services that suck money monthly from our accounts, then forget about them. How much are you wasting on things you could pay less for or drop entirely?

When Freezing Your Credit Is a Bad Idea

Guest Blogger on November 14, 2013

A credit freeze may not do exactly what you hope it will and might inconvenience you. Be sure you know the facts before you freeze your credit.

10 Tips for Finding Legitimate Work-From-Home

Marilyn Lewis on November 13, 2013

There are real work-from-home jobs out there. Here’s how to find them and avoid the scammers who are trying to rip you off.