Today, the FCC is announcing new guidelines that should make sneaky mobile phone fees a thing of the past.
The presentation of a daily deal from Groupon, LivingSocial, and others is fairly standard. Along with a description of the deal, there are always three numbers displayed prominently: the original price, the discounted price, and the percentage that would be saved by snatching up the deal. Deals, of course, are more enticing when the gap [...]
Are health insurance plans with big brand names better than smaller insurers that most people have never heard of? “Not usually,” says Nancy Metcalf, senior program editor, at Consumer Reports. Unless, that is, the plan’s name is “Kaiser.”
Is now a good time to buy a used vehicle? Or sell one? Here’s some insight on the state of the used car marketplace, along with pointers for anyone keen on buying or selling in the near future.
We marvel at the superstars of the sports world for their seemingly superhuman feats of athletic prowess, not to mention their supersized salaries. But right now, a number of athletic A-listers have put their homes up for sale, allowing us a voyueristic view of some of the best real estate money can buy.
The furious search for an income stream in this low-rate environment is leading many retirees down a deceivingly risky path, and it’s not working out all that well.
What happens when the expenses you’ve targeted for trimming involve hairdressers, housecleaners, accountants, and other service providers with whom you’ve had business—and personal—relationships for years?
When money is tight, a $350 laptop is a seductive alternative to a full-powered machine that might run anywhere from $1,000 to $2,000. And there are plenty of options out there. But with Black Friday season around the corner, there’s a strong case to be made for considering a higher-end model.
Makeup’s most obvious purpose is to boost the attractiveness of women. A new study also shows that people perceive women to be more trustworthy and competent when they wear more makeup.
The number of new credit cards issued by banks this year has increased 25 percent, according to new data from credit bureau Equifax. But the number issued to subprime borrowers jumped 58 percent.
Hot on the heels of a study suggesting that people who have a car, investments or other personal wealth are more likely to marry drops the other shoe: a study that suggests that people who prioritize money are less likely to be satisfied in said marriages.
