Family
The Tooth Fairy Index is Up! What Kids Are Getting Under Their Pillows
Krystal Steinmetz on February 25, 2015
One survey shows American kids received 25 percent more for a lost tooth in 2014 than they did in 2013, and that, we are told, is good news for the economy.
Cable Networks Speed Up TV Shows to Fit in More Ads
Krystal Steinmetz on February 25, 2015
Seemingly defying the laws of physics, cable networks have found ways to squeeze more commercials into reruns of old favorites, including “Friends,” “Seinfeld” and “The Wizard of Oz.”
Disney Raising Prices Again, But You Can Save With These Tips
Jim Gold on February 24, 2015
Happiness may soon be a little dearer at Disney’s most popular U.S. theme park as the base ticket price bursts through a $100 threshold like fireworks exploding over Cinderella Castle.
Obama Proposal Aims to Protect Americans From Bad (Read: Costly) Retirement Advice
Krystal Steinmetz on February 24, 2015
The White House says new rules for financial advisers could save working- and middle-class families up to $17 billion a year.
Americans Love Nordstrom, Costco and Amazon, And Then There’s Wal-Mart …
Krystal Steinmetz on February 24, 2015
Find out which retailers did (and did not) make the grade in the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index report.
Amazon Expands Near-Instant Delivery Service
Krystal Steinmetz on February 21, 2015
Amazon’s Prime Now two-hour delivery is expanding in New York and plans to do so elsewhere. Could your city be next?
10 Tips to Spend Less on Clothes
Maryalene LaPonsie on February 20, 2015
Whether you’re a jeans and T-shirt type or prefer the polished look, here’s how to get your clothes for less money.
Cheap, Painless Tattoo Removal Cream? It’s In The Works
Krystal Steinmetz on February 19, 2015
A Canadian PhD student is developing a cream that could help you get rid of regrettable body art without damaging your skin.
Survey: Remote Workers More Productive and Reliable Than In-Office Peers
Krystal Steinmetz on February 19, 2015
They may be wearing their pajamas all day, but they are anything but lazy, study says.
Why Your Next Candy Bar Might Taste a Little Different
Krystal Steinmetz on February 18, 2015
Nestle moves to make its chocolate candies a little healthier.
How a Destination Wedding (Sun, Sand, Tropical Drinks) Can Be a Good Deal
Guest Blogger on February 18, 2015
A bride-to-be explains how her plan to get married in the Caribbean instead of at home is saving her and the groom money, while promising fun, intimate gathering.
Here’s an Idea: Use Your Vacation Days or Else…
Krystal Steinmetz on February 18, 2015
Japan is considering a proposal to require workers to use their vacation time. Should the U.S. follow suit?
Could Devaluing SSNs Stymie Security Breaches?
Krystal Steinmetz on February 17, 2015
Cyberattacks have affected millions of Americans in recent years, and the problem only worsens. Are Social Security numbers part of the problem and possibly key to the solution?
In Your 30s and Still Not Rich? The Odds Are Stacked Against You
Krystal Steinmetz on June 5, 2015
A Federal Reserve Bank of New York study reveals that lifetime earnings are largely determined by what you make in your first 10 years.
Report: Payday Loans Jeopardize Whole Communities
Krystal Steinmetz on February 17, 2015
A Howard University report argues that small-dollar, high-interest payday loans threaten to push already vulnerable communities into poverty.
Feds Go After Mortgage Firms for Deceptive Ads, Targeting Elderly
Krystal Steinmetz on February 17, 2015
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says these lenders were falsely suggesting a government affiliation in pursuit of reverse mortgage customers.
If You Live Here, You Probably Don’t Have (or Want) a Car
Krystal Steinmetz on February 13, 2015
Nearly 1 in 10 American households does not own a vehicle. Here are some of the cities where many people find that the costs of car ownership outweigh the benefits.
AmEx-Costco Divorce, and What it Changes for Customers
Krystal Steinmetz on February 13, 2015
After a 16-year partnership, Costco and AmEx are calling it quits. The split delivers a serious blow to AmEx’s market value, but the adjustment for customers should be modest.
Who Is Winning the Spoils of Economic Recovery? The Rich, and Robots
Bob Sullivan on June 5, 2015
Here’s why, despite economic recovery, so many of us are still feeling the malaise of the Great Recession.
How Men Buy Groceries, And Why Stores Are Taking Note
Krystal Steinmetz on February 12, 2015
As more guys shop, stores are starting to cater to their habits and tastes. Beer and cheese soup, anyone?
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