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Obama’s Student Loan ‘Bill of Rights’ Promising, But Shy on Details
Guest Blogger on March 13, 2015
The president issues a call to federal agencies to help make education attainable and lighten student loan debt burden.
Americans in These States Are Shelling Out the Most for Gas
Krystal Steinmetz on March 13, 2015
It’s going up! Residents in some states are paying nearly a dollar more per gallon than they were a month ago.
Oink Card: Modern-Day Twist on Kids’ Piggy Bank
Krystal Steinmetz on March 11, 2015
Card for kids allows parents to monitor spending while giving youths a cash-free way to buy things.
Scary Email From ‘Bureau of Defaulters?’ Delete It!
Krystal Steinmetz on March 11, 2015
The Federal Trade Commission warns consumers not to be taken in by a phony agency or shaken by their threatening email messages.
Hey, Women, Want to Earn What Male Peers Earn? Avoid These Cities
Krystal Steinmetz on March 11, 2015
Across the United States, women earn, on average, just 78 percent of men’s pay. Here are the best and worst cities on the gender-gap income scale.
Who Needs a PC When You Can Shop By Phone or Tablet?
Krystal Steinmetz on March 10, 2015
Almost half of online customers at these major retailers are mobile-only shoppers.
HBO’s ‘Game of Thrones’ (And More) Streaming Soon to an Apple Device Near You
Krystal Steinmetz on March 11, 2015
HBO’s stand-alone streaming service will be available in April, offering consumers one more reason to walking away from cable. But you’ll have to use an Apple device to get in on the launch.
Could Your Favorite Soda Give You Cancer?
Karla Bowsher on March 10, 2015
New research about the cancer risk associated with soft drinks will make you think twice about your next soda.
U.S. Card Debt is (Almost) Out of Control
Karla Bowsher on March 10, 2015
The average household now carries a credit card debt of more than $7,000 — a level approaching what one study calls “unsustainable.”
What Will Happen if Court Nixes ACA Health Insurance Subsidies? It’s Not Pretty
Krystal Steinmetz on March 10, 2015
If the Supreme Court decides to eliminate health subsidies, damaging ripples will be felt throughout the U.S. economy.
How To Avoid Salmonella This Spring
Karla Bowsher on March 10, 2015
It’s salmonella season, but cute baby chicks and ducklings are hardly the only source of the bacteria that sickens more than 1 million people annually.
14 Tips That Will Make You a Master at Arranging Your Own Flowers
Karla Bowsher on March 10, 2015
Why pay $50 or more for a professional arrangement when you can do it yourself? Follow these tips, and you can make a bouquet from the grocery store look like the work of a professional.
Is Apple Pay Safe? Fraudulent Activities Raise Questions
Krystal Steinmetz on March 8, 2015
The actual Apple Pay system hasn’t been hacked by scammers. We’ll explain how the recent reported fraud is occurring.
Amazon.com Dads Are Fighting Mad: Here’s Why
Krystal Steinmetz on March 8, 2015
There is a movement, headed by dads, to push Amazon to rename its Amazon Mom program.
8 Places in the United States Where Life is Affordable
Bob Sullivan on March 6, 2015
This list might make you consider moving to places you never thought you would consider.
Greatest Show on Earth to Go On Without Elephants
Jim Gold on March 6, 2015
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus revealed plans Thursday to remove its 13 Asian elephants from its three traveling shows.
Win Up to $25,000 in FTC’s Robocall Crackdown Contests
Jim Gold on March 6, 2015
The FTC calls on humans to help in the battle against the scourge of robocalls.
K-Cup Inventor Says He’s Sorry: Here’s Why
Krystal Steinmetz on March 5, 2015
The single-serve coffee brewing pods are immensely popular, but not with environmentalists.
What Costco’s New Visa Deal Means for You
Krystal Steinmetz on March 5, 2015
The warehouse superstore said it will accept all Visa-branded cards starting next year, ending its exclusive partnership with AmEx. Here are some of the emerging details.
FTC Hammers Scammers Trying to ‘Fly Under the Radar’ With Spanish Ads
Krystal Steinmetz on March 5, 2015
Hispanic Global Way Corp. targeted Spanish-speaking consumers with TV ads selling bogus weight-loss products and other defective items, the government commission says.
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