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Worried About Your Car Getting Hacked? So Is the FBI
Bob Sullivan on March 25, 2016
More sophisticated technology in cars — and among hackers — means there are perils lurking. Consumers and law enforcers have reason to be concerned.
Millennials Say They’re Too Impulsive to Save
Jim Gold on March 25, 2016
Young adults get the message that saving is important — and in surveys say it is their top goal — but they still need help creating habits that stick, experts say.
Banks, Credit Unions Urged to Protect Seniors From Fraud
Jim Gold on March 25, 2016
Family members, caregivers, scam artists, financial advisers and others preying on seniors steal billions from them each year. The government says financial institutions should be ready to step in.
How Heavy Marijuana Use Hurts Finances, Social Life
Karla Bowsher on March 24, 2016
A study links long-term, heavy pot consumption to a reduced standard of living by the time a person reaches midlife.
7 Spending Trends That Speak Volumes About U.S. Consumers
Krystal Steinmetz on March 24, 2016
From guns and pot (marijuana, that is) to bowls (instead of plates), what we buy reveals our shifting demographics and outlook on the world.
Americans More Optimistic About Retirement, but Are They Kidding Themselves?
Krystal Steinmetz on March 22, 2016
A growing number of Americans report feeling better about their finances and ability to retire comfortably, but most have very little or no retirement savings, according to a new report.
Starbucks’ Baristas Spearhead National Food Donation Program
Krystal Steinmetz on March 22, 2016
The coffee chain will soon donate all of its unsold perishable food items to food banks across the United States. Find out why it’s not as easy as it sounds to give away surplus products.
First Cruise Line Cleared to Sail From U.S. to Cuba
Karla Bowsher on March 22, 2016
When a seven-day cruise departs from the Port of Miami on May 1, it will begin a historic journey.
Survey Asks How Far Americans Would Go to Get Out of Paying Taxes
Krystal Steinmetz on March 21, 2016
A new survey reveals the surprising (and downright alarming) things Americans say they would do to avoid paying taxes — and who respondents would most like to punch in the face.
Get In on This Easter Flowers and Dinner Deal for Less Than $20
Krystal Steinmetz on March 21, 2016
Restaurant.com serves up a meal and flowers at a deep discount to celebrate the season. Here’s how to take advantage of it.
21 Delicious Ways to Eat Gluten-Free on a Budget
Marilyn Lewis on March 21, 2016
Going gluten-free can drive you into the poorhouse if you let it. Here is the lowdown on how to eat gluten-free in a way that is both healthy and economical.
Standing Desks Might Be a Waste of Cash
Karla Bowsher on March 24, 2016
Counting on a standing desk to boost your long-term health? Sit down: We may have some bad news for you.
3 Ways Love Costs You Money When You Shop
Karla Bowsher on March 21, 2016
When love tugs at your heartstrings, financial judgment typically flies out the window, according to researchers’ findings.
Cut This One Silly Expense and You Could Retire With an Extra $20K
Krystal Steinmetz on March 20, 2016
If you have so much stuff that you are paying to store it, you could do yourself a great favor by getting rid of it. Here’s how the numbers stack up.
Proposal: Separate Flights for People Traveling With Kids
Krystal Steinmetz on March 18, 2016
It’s not just childless travelers fed up with screaming kids who would like to put traveling families on different planes. Arguably, it could make travel better for the kids too.
How to Get Up to 70 Percent Off Kids Summer Clothes
Krystal Steinmetz on March 18, 2016
Here’s how to combine a coupon with ongoing sales on OshKosh and Carter’s duds to stock up for hot weather at a deep discount.
These Are the 10 Happiest Countries in the World
Karla Bowsher on March 17, 2016
On a scale of zero to 10, the average American’s happiness rates at about 7. Where does that put the U.S. on the global scale?
10 Top States for Homebuyers This Year
Karla Bowsher on March 17, 2016
A new state-by-state housing market analysis shows that some states are a lot more buyer-friendly than others.
America’s Coolest Budget Travel Secret: Alpine Huts
Marilyn Lewis on March 17, 2016
Less rustic than camping and more exotic than a hotel, a vacation spent in backcountry alpine huts and lodges combines lower-cost lodging and a healthy outdoor adventure.
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day With These 10 Lucky Deals
Krystal Steinmetz on March 17, 2016
Save some green on on green beer, milkshakes, jewelry, flowers and more on Thursday, March 17.
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