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10 Shopping Tips for the Mobile Consumer

Andrea Woroch on November 1, 2012

Learn how to be a tech-savvy and cost-conscious shopper. With your mobile phone, you can price-compare from anywhere, scan QR codes, track your gift list, and more.

Exclusions Limit Retailers’ Price-Matching Policies

Guest Blogger on November 5, 2012

Some bricks-and-mortar retailers have been claiming to match prices found online. But for many, the hype is greater than the reality.

App Lets You Visualize New Furniture

B.T. Ballenger on October 31, 2012

If you want to test-drive some IKEA furniture from home – or wherever else you care to – there’s an app for that.

The Pros and Cons of Selling Your Home Yourself

Guest Blogger on November 5, 2012

Is it worth it to sidestep a real estate agent when selling your home? Learn more about what you could gain and potentially lose out on.

Important Insurance Lessons from Superstorm Sandy

Stacy Johnson CPA on October 31, 2012

Even if you’re not one of the millions affected, there are lessons to be learned from Superstorm Sandy. Like what’s covered, what’s not, and how to deal with your insurance company.

7 Crucial Considerations When Buying a Photo Printer

Jeffrey Trull on October 24, 2012

Do your digital photos live in your camera and never see the light of day? Invest in a photo printer. Here are some important features you should look for.

Ask an Expert: Best Card for Airline Points?

Jason Steele on October 18, 2012

How do you earn rewards with an airline that has no frequent flier program?

Does the Sensa Diet Really Work?

Karla Bowsher on October 17, 2012

This weight-loss plan promises results without dieting or exercise. Is it too good to be true?

How Can I Get a Refund on My Cell Phone?

Guest Blogger on October 17, 2012

Konstantin Goranovic’s wife’s T-Mobile phone doesn’t work. Never has. He wants out of his contract. But T-Mobile won’t let him. Why not?

10 Money Mistakes That Can Ruin a Marriage

Renee Morad on October 12, 2012

Research suggests the way you and your spouse handle money is a significant predictor of whether you’ll have a long-lasting marriage. What should you look out for?

Cab Driver Finds $221,510

B.T. Ballenger on October 10, 2012

It’s amazing what people leave behind in Las Vegas.

Free Apps That Save Money

B.T. Ballenger on October 9, 2012

The latest Consumer Reports mag has a list of handy smartphone apps for consumers. Here are a few of them.

Credit 101 for High School Grads

B.T. Ballenger on October 8, 2012

Passing math isn’t the same as understanding how credit works – and your grade here matters a lot longer.

6 Steps to Find the Right Digital Camera

Jeffrey Trull on October 8, 2012

Looking for a new digital camera that will deliver picture-perfect results? Here’s how to navigate the marketplace and focus on what really matters.

Homeowners: Get Your Share of Bank Billions

B.T. Ballenger on October 4, 2012

Is your home worth less than you owe? Was it foreclosed between 2008 and 2011? Was your loan serviced by one of the five biggest lenders? You may be entitled to a chunk of one of the biggest civil settlements in history.

Ask an Expert: Venture Rewards vs. Marriott Rewards Premier

Jason Steele on October 4, 2012

A reader can’t figure out which of her two cards offers the best rewards, but I can.

Apply Now: 7 Places to Find a Job Today

Karla Bowsher on October 3, 2012

Despite gloomy unemployment numbers, this is a great time to find a job. Here’s where to apply.

Report: IRS May Have Ignored Consumer Rights

B.T. Ballenger on October 3, 2012

A new audit of IRS practices found the group may have overlooked some taxpayers’ legal representatives in collection investigations.

The Best Fast Food Restaurants

B.T. Ballenger on September 28, 2012

Who do consumers think have the best burgers, fries and shakes? What about value, service and decor? Zagat’s ranked it all.

Your Credit Score Could be Wrong

B.T. Ballenger on September 26, 2012

The U.S. government says your credit score significantly differs from what lenders see 20 percent of the time.