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Best Exercise for Weight Control May Be Cheap and Easy
Karla Bowsher on November 10, 2015
Forget expensive gym memberships and intense workouts: A pair of walking shoes is all it takes to keep your weight and waist in check, new research shows.
Top Deals and Free Meals for Veterans Day 2015
Karla Bowsher on November 10, 2015
People who served in the military — and others — can save a lot of money at restaurants and stores on Wednesday. Find out who is offering the best deals.
VW Offers Car Owners $1,000 in ‘Goodwill’ Amid Emissions Scandal
Krystal Steinmetz on November 10, 2015
The embattled carmaker is ‘working to make things right’ after its use of devices to cheat on U.S. emissions testing became public. Lawmakers call the measure “a fig leaf.”
Here, Kitty, Kitty: Cat Painting Fetches $826,000 at Auction
Krystal Steinmetz on November 10, 2015
Well before YouTube beamed cute cat images across the globe, there was this one-of-a-kind work.
Junk Food Not Behind Our Weight Problems, Study Says
Karla Bowsher on November 9, 2015
For 95 percent of adults, consumption of soda, candy and fast food is unrelated to weight gain, according to a study. So what should you do to lose weight?
Why Are the People Entrusted With Our Kids Paid So Little?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 8, 2015
Child care costs can seem exorbitant to parents, but many child care workers earn so little they live in poverty themselves. What gives?
Senate Looks at Drug Companies Behind Massive Price Increases
Krystal Steinmetz on November 8, 2015
Are these stunning increases price gouging as investigators suggest, or is the investigation making “a mountain out of a molehill,” as one pharmaceutical CEO says?
America Spends More on Health — But Is It Paying Off?
Karla Bowsher on November 6, 2015
The U.S. spends more on health than other advanced nations, yet Americans aren’t living as long as those other countries’ citizens. Experts suggest reasons why.
U.S. Is No Longer Among the 10 Most Prosperous Countries
Karla Bowsher on November 6, 2015
Ten countries are now considered more prosperous than the United States, according to one ranking. But America still finishes first in one category.
Buy Your Medicare Plan … Through the Home Shopping Network?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 5, 2015
This odd partnership is a novel approach to reach older Americans in the confusing market for insurance.
Which State is the Fattest and Least Healthy?
Karla Bowsher on November 5, 2015
As the big holidays — and even larger meals — approach, a new study identifies the fattest states, and offers tips for staying slim.
Rare Good News About the Cost of College Tuition
Karla Bowsher on November 5, 2015
The bad news is that the cost of college tuition and fees continued to rise this year. But there is a silver lining.
9 Sites (You Haven’t Heard of) for Selling Your Stuff Online
Maryalene LaPonsie on November 5, 2015
Tired of eBay and Craigslist? Here are some new options that may make more sense for your goods.
Is the New Government-Backed Retirement Plan For You?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 4, 2015
This free savings option with modest guaranteed returns is intended to help millions of Americans who do not have access to workplace-sponsored retirement plans. Find out if you’re eligible.
Dog Owners, Beware: This Common Sweetener Could Kill Fido
Krystal Steinmetz on November 4, 2015
A sugar substitute used in some chewing gums and vitamins, and increasingly in other food products, is being blamed for a surge in dog poisonings.
4 Times When Old-Fashioned Shopping Is Better Than Online Shopping
Krystal Steinmetz on November 4, 2015
You may hate crowds, traffic and food court meals, but there are times when it pays off to hit the mall instead of buying online.
Should You Scrap Your Monthly Budget?
Krystal Steinmetz on November 3, 2015
Do you struggle with the wild variations in expenses that come with holidays, back-to-school supplies and your kids’ sporting gear? If monthly budgeting isn’t working for you, try this.
Amazon Makes a Move to Become More Family Friendly
Krystal Steinmetz on November 4, 2015
The e-commerce giant — recently lambasted by The New York Times as having a “bruising workplace” — is the latest tech company to seriously sweeten its parental leave policy.
The Case for Sharing Your Passwords
Krystal Steinmetz on November 3, 2015
We talk a lot about protecting ourselves against identity theft and data breaches, but don’t forget to give the key to sensitive information to least one trusted individual. Here’s why.
Countdown to 2016: Don’t Forget to Spend Your FSA Money
Krystal Steinmetz on November 2, 2015
Do you need prescriptions, an eye exam, orthodontia? If you have a flexible spending account with a balance, it’s time to use it, or risk losing your hard-earned FSA dollars.
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