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‘No-Spend November’ Can Help You Find Leaks in Your Budget
Bob Sullivan on November 7, 2014
Nicole DiVito took a November no-spending challenge. How did she do?
Want Sugary Soda in Berkeley? Prepare to Pay More
Krystal Steinmetz on November 6, 2014
Berkeley voters approved a 1-cent-an-ounce tax on sugared soda and energy drinks. Plus, here are some other Election Day results that could impact people’s wallets.
Amazon Prime Customers Get Unlimited Cloud Photo Storage
Krystal Steinmetz on November 7, 2014
Amazon’s Prime subscription now comes with another perk: unlimited photo storage on Amazon’s Cloud Drive.
Hey, Verizon, What Happened to Those Discounts You Promised?
Christopher Elliott on November 6, 2014
Verizon promises Allen Myers $35 in monthly discounts on his bill, and he has it in writing. So why isn’t it honoring its agreement?
We’re Paying Less for Bread, But Way More for Meat
Krystal Steinmetz on November 5, 2014
Americans are paying bigger bucks for beef and pork. Butter costs more, too.
Student Loan Debt Is Keeping Adult Kids From Leaving the Nest
Krystal Steinmetz on November 4, 2014
A new Federal Reserve study indicates that the burden of student loan debt has kept more adult children from fleeing the comfort that Mom and Dad’s home provides.
64 Countries Have a Smaller Gender Pay Gap Than the US, Study Says
Krystal Steinmetz on November 4, 2014
A new report ranking gender equality around the world reveals very little progress in the U.S.
Trick-or-Treaters Want Cash, Not Treats
Krystal Steinmetz on October 30, 2014
Trick-or-treat or Trick-or-cash? A new survey says many kids don’t want candy this Halloween. They want money.
Nearly Half of US Workers Don’t Have a Work-Based Retirement Plan
Krystal Steinmetz on October 29, 2014
Part-time and low-income workers, as well as those who work for small businesses, are the most likely to not have a retirement plan.
Lotteries Are Losing Their Allure With Some Customers
Krystal Steinmetz on October 29, 2014
Lottery sales are off in some states. Have buyers gotten bored with big jackpots?
Hundreds of Americans Surrender Citizenship to Avoid Taxes
Krystal Steinmetz on October 28, 2014
A new survey reveals that 73 percent of Americans living abroad are considering renouncing their U.S. citizenship.
Go Big or Go Home: The Million-Dollar Halloween Costume
Krystal Steinmetz on October 25, 2014
You can don a diamond-covered “morphsuit” this Halloween for the mind-boggling price tag of $1.6 million.
The Restless Project: $60K Income Doesn’t Cut It for My Family
Bob Sullivan on October 24, 2014
He lives in a city where the average family brings in $44,000, and he’s making $60,000. So why is he barely scraping by?
How to Avoid Getting the Flu (or Worse) On an Airplane
Krystal Steinmetz on October 17, 2014
Planes can feel like an airborne petri dish, but there are a few things you can do to protect yourself from nasty germs and bacteria.
The Restless Project: She Has a Good Job, but Will She Have to Leave New Orleans?
Bob Sullivan on October 17, 2014
She has a great job in NOLA, but work is slowing down and the future is uncertain.
It Pays (Literally) to Be a Dad
Krystal Steinmetz on October 15, 2014
A new report found that men with children earn 40 percent more than their childless peers.
US: Pass the Potato Chips, Please
Krystal Steinmetz on October 14, 2014
In much of the rest of the world, the favorite snack food is fruit. Here in America? Not so much.
What Your Ring and the Cost of Your Wedding May Say About Your Marriage
Krystal Steinmetz on October 13, 2014
A recent study revealed expensive engagement rings and/or costly weddings are linked to higher divorce rates.
What Your Tattoo Says About You – And Your Job Prospects
Krystal Steinmetz on October 10, 2014
Though commonplace these days, visible tattoos can still make it more difficult to land a job.
The 10 Weirdest Bacon-Inspired Creations
Krystal Steinmetz on October 10, 2014
Bacon lovers are taking their obsession to a whole new level with bacon-themed air fresheners, massage oil and other bizarre products.
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