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Wanna Grow Old? You May Want to Move to One of These States
Krystal Steinmetz on January 14, 2015
A new report details which states have the highest (and lowest) life expectancies, and what contributing factors affect how old a state’s residents live to be.
Are These 5 Money Mistakes Draining Your Savings Account?
Allison Martin on January 13, 2015
Struggling to keep your savings account funded? It might not just be a problem of limited income or financial emergencies. Here’s why.
What Is the Poorest County in Your State?
Krystal Steinmetz on January 13, 2015
A new report details the bleak statistics of the most hard-up county in each of the 50 states.
Texas Payday Lenders Use Criminal Courts to Collect on Loans
Krystal Steinmetz on January 13, 2015
A new report says payday loan businesses in Texas are criminalizing borrowers who are unable to pay back their loans, even though that’s not allowed by state law.
Watch Out, Time Warner Cable Customers: Your Bill Is Going Up
Krystal Steinmetz on January 8, 2015
Time Warner Cable is hiking fees on its modem leases and sports and local channels.
Many TurboTax Users are Fuming. Here’s Why
Krystal Steinmetz on February 2, 2015
Beware: The new desktop version of TurboTax Deluxe requires you to upgrade — ponying up an extra $30 or $40 — if you need to report investment, self-employment or rental income, forms that used to be included in its deluxe software package.
ESPN Without Cable? You Got It
Krystal Steinmetz on January 7, 2015
For $20 a month, sports fanatics will soon be able to watch ESPN on Dish Network’s new Web-based Sling TV — no expensive cable subscription required.
Petco No Longer Sells Chinese-Made Pet Treats
Krystal Steinmetz on January 7, 2015
The pet retailer pulled the dog and cat treats amid concerns that the snacks could be linked to pet illnesses and more than 1,000 dog deaths.
Sledding Is No Longer a Cheap Winter Activity in Some Cities
Krystal Steinmetz on January 7, 2015
Concerns about lawsuits and liability drive cities across the country to ban sledding on city property.
The Safest (and Most Dangerous) States in the US
Krystal Steinmetz on January 7, 2015
The violent crime rate has dropped across the country, but there’s still a troubling divide between the country’s safest and most dangerous states. Where does your state rate?
Wishing You Could Unsend a Text? You Can
Krystal Steinmetz on January 7, 2015
A new messaging app called Strings gives you more control of your personal conversations, including the ability to delete a text after it’s been sent and read.
‘Tis the Season for Divorce
Krystal Steinmetz on January 7, 2015
The number of people filing for divorce surges by a third more than average in January.
Conniving Americans Trick Retailers Out of $3.8B in Fraudulent Holiday Returns
Krystal Steinmetz on January 6, 2015
Return fraud costs U.S. retailers billions each year. How are scammers getting away with it?
America’s Brainiest Cities
Krystal Steinmetz on January 5, 2015
Boulder, Colo., is the most educated city in the U.S., according to 24/7 Wall St. What cities make up the remainder of America’s top 10 smartest cities’ list? And what cities have the dubious distinction of landing on the list of the least educated cities?
10 Signs You’ve Gone From Frugal to Cheap
Guest Blogger on January 5, 2015
Watching your spending is good, unless you find yourself stooping to these habits.
A New Study Suggests That Fast Food Hinders Kids’ Learning
Krystal Steinmetz on January 29, 2015
A new study indicates that eating fast food on a regular basis does more than increase the number on the scale. It may be stunting children’s academic growth.
Shake Shack: A Tastier Burger and Better-Than-Average Fast-Food Pay
Krystal Steinmetz on January 2, 2015
The popular New York-based burger chain has pledged to pay its workers more than the industry standard.
2 Services That Protect Grandma From Money-Stealing Scams
Krystal Steinmetz on January 2, 2015
There are services available to help stop elder fraud in its tracks. Could they help you or someone you know?
Most Career Paths Stink Now. So How Do You Steer Your Kids?
Bob Sullivan on January 2, 2015
The professions that used to provide a good living are no longer so lucrative. So what will your child do when she or he grows up? Will your hopes for your child be dashed?
New Year, New You, New Us
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 1, 2015
If you think we’re a trusted source for consumer and personal finance news, you’re right. But we’re becoming much more.
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