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Here Are The Best – and Worst – Cell Companies
Krystal Steinmetz on August 21, 2014
RootMetrics named Verizon the nation’s best wireless carrier overall. How does your mobile network rate?
Most Americans Spend Some of Their Vacation Working
Krystal Steinmetz on August 20, 2014
A TripAdvisor survey found that 77 percent of Americans said they worked while on vacation in the past year.
8 Personal Finance Tips From ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
Donna Freedman on August 20, 2014
Amid the wiseguy banter and exploding spacecraft are lessons about hard work, career and managing your finances.
Cost of Raising a Child Increases to $245,340
Krystal Steinmetz on August 19, 2014
The U.S. Department of Agriculture releases its annual report on the cost of raising a child to age 18.
Are You Preparing Your Daughter for Her Financial Future?
Krystal Steinmetz on August 19, 2014
A new survey reveals that parents are more likely to talk to their sons than daughters about money matters, and it’s harming girls in the long run.
Americans Are Tired of Being Surprised by Their Medical Bills
Krystal Steinmetz on August 19, 2014
A recent TransUnion Healthcare survey found that just 25 percent of patients receive pre-treatment cost estimates.
Booking a Hotel? Read This First
Krystal Steinmetz on August 19, 2014
Here’s how to avoid common hotel booking mistakes that could be costing you big bucks.
Best Cities to Rent Out Your Home
Krystal Steinmetz on August 18, 2014
Zillow rates the top cities where mom-and-pop landlords can really rake in the dough each month.
Soldiers’ Hidden Struggle: Providing Food for Their Families
Krystal Steinmetz on August 18, 2014
A new report reveals that 1 in 4 U.S. military families rely on food banks and similar programs.
Why You May Start Leaving the ‘B’ Out of Your BLT
Krystal Steinmetz on August 18, 2014
At $6.11 per pound, the average price of bacon has hit an all-time high.
Quest for Cheaper Housing Drives Middle Class Inland
Krystal Steinmetz on August 15, 2014
Americans are leaving expensive coastal cities in droves, propelled by more affordable housing available inland.
Free Admission to More Than 1,500 Museums, Aquariums and Zoos
Donna Freedman on August 14, 2014
Some restrictions apply, of course. But you can still get in absolutely free at plenty of places.
Soon to Be an Empty Nester? Prepare for Play (and Pampering)
Krystal Steinmetz on August 13, 2014
A recent survey found that once kids leave for college, many empty nesters enjoy their newfound freedom.
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Donna Freedman on August 15, 2014
A good novel, a classic whodunit, a scientific treatise, a trashy celebrity mag – all this and more can be yours for little or nothing.
Parents, Step Away From Your Smartphones
Krystal Steinmetz on August 12, 2014
A Colorado pediatrician says parents’ mobile device usage is depriving children of the attention they need and crave.
Nearly 3 in 4 Renters Live With 4-Legged Friends
Krystal Steinmetz on August 12, 2014
A new survey found that although pet ownership among renters is high, finding pet-friendly apartments can be difficult.
Nearly 1 in 3 US Adults Have No Retirement Savings
Krystal Steinmetz on August 11, 2014
A federal survey found that only 18 percent of Americans close to retirement age plan to retire on a set date and not work again.
Back-To-School: Parents and Teens Don’t See Eye to Eye on Shopping Lists
Krystal Steinmetz on August 8, 2014
Teens’ top priority for back-to-school tech spending isn’t necessarily related to enhancing their educational experience.
Virgin Mobile’s New a la Carte-Style Smartphone Plan
Krystal Steinmetz on August 7, 2014
The new prepaid plan allows you to pay a low monthly price for unlimited wireless minutes for certain popular apps.
Overdraft Fees Typically Top the Cost of the Item That Prompted Them
Krystal Steinmetz on August 7, 2014
A CFPB study found that consumers often end up paying the equivalent of 17,000 percent interest when they purchase a small-ticket item and overdraw their account.
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