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Lego is Giving Little Girls Beauty Tips
Krystal Steinmetz on April 1, 2015
Lego Friends magazine, targeting girls as young as 4 or 5, is offering advice on the best haircuts, depending on the shape of little girls’ faces. Who knew they needed it?
McDonald’s to Bump Up Wages, Offer Perks for Many Workers
Krystal Steinmetz on April 1, 2015
The fast-food giant plans to improve pay and benefits for about 90,000 workers at company-owned stores. But will franchisees who run the vast majority of McDonald’s follow suit?
How To Survive When Your Income Drastically Drops
Donna Freedman on April 1, 2015
A few belt-tightening tactics will help you hang on until better times return.
Wal-Mart Is Against Religious Freedom Bill
Karla Bowsher on April 1, 2015
Wal-Mart’s CEO has asked the Arkansas governor to veto a newly passed bill that is causing controversy.
The ‘Promposal’: A $300 Question
Karla Bowsher on April 1, 2015
The act of asking a date to prom now accounts for more than one-third of prom expenses.
FTC Shuts Down ‘Yellow Pages’ Scammers
Krystal Steinmetz on April 1, 2015
Two Canada-based scams cheated U.S. small businesses and nonprofits out of millions of dollars by billing them for unwanted listings in the online “yellow pages.”
10 Recommended (Affordable/Safe) Cars for Your Teen Driver
Krystal Steinmetz on March 31, 2015
If you’re looking for a safe, reliable car for your teen driver that won’t break the bank, check out these 10 cars for under $10,000, recommended by Consumer Reports.
Does An Apple A Day Really Keep The Doctor Away?
Karla Bowsher on March 31, 2015
Researchers tested the old adage that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. It’s not exactly true — but the fruit might benefit us anyway.
Ask Stacy: Are Market-Linked CDs a Good Investment?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
David Letterman’s Stupid Pet Tricks were funny and ran for 30 years. Wall Street’s stupid investment tricks have been going on longer but aren’t funny at all. This is a great example.
Americans Are Smoking Less, Chewing More
Krystal Steinmetz on March 31, 2015
Cigarette sales are down, even as tobacco companies spend more money on advertising, a recent report found.
Millennials Are Finally Buying Houses: Here’s Why
Krystal Steinmetz on March 30, 2015
Soaring rents are driving many young adults into homeownership, but many need help covering the price of entry into the real estate market.
CFPB Warning: Pension Advances Could Wipe Out Retirement
Krystal Steinmetz on March 30, 2015
With its high interest and fees, a pension advance could threaten your long-term security. The CFPB highlights three pension advance traps you need to avoid.
How Income And Education Affect Your Child’s Brain
Karla Bowsher on March 30, 2015
Children who grow up in a lower socioeconomic status may see an impact in their brain development, according to new findings.
First Junk Food Tax Is Here
Karla Bowsher on March 30, 2015
Is the Navajo Nation ahead of the health curve? Or is its Healthy Dine Nation Act destined to fail?
More Workers Are Saying ‘I Quit’: Should You Join Them?
Hiram Reisner on March 30, 2015
International Quit Your Crappy Job Day is upon us! If you’re considering celebrating this little-known holiday by jumping ship, here are some things you should consider.
4 Reasons Not to Invest in Gold
Guest Blogger on July 11, 2016
Gold may glitter in jewelry and ancient funerary objects, but as an investment it’s a rather dull performer. Here’s why.
Latest Death Linked to Pot Raises More Questions About Edibles
Krystal Steinmetz on March 27, 2015
Three deaths in Colorado have now been linked to marijuana edibles. Colorado lawmakers want pot-infused foods to look different from regular foods, but does that requirement go far enough?
CFPB, Obama Take Aim at Payday Lenders
Krystal Steinmetz on March 27, 2015
President Obama throws his weight behind new rules proposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to curb payday loan debt traps.
Despite Its Benefits, Fewer Americans Are Volunteering
Krystal Steinmetz on March 27, 2015
Nearly half of Utah residents give their time to causes, earning the state the top spot for volunteerism, according to this recent analysis. Find out where your state ranks.
Newspapers Are Still The Largest Source Of Coupons
Karla Bowsher on March 27, 2015
An industry report reminds shoppers of the best places to nab cost-cutting coupons.
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