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Uber institutes mandatory 6-hour break for its most active drivers
Uber institutes mandatory 6-hour break for its most active drivers Travel August 20th, 2018
When you summon an Uber, how often do you think about your driver's well-being? Do we know where he or…
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Best store brands of 2018: Aldi, Kroger, Jet.com top lists News August 17th, 2018
The private labels at Aldi and Kroger are the big winners in a new tally of the best stores brands…
Report: Comcast Xfinity security flaw exposed customers’ personal data
Report: Comcast Xfinity security flaw exposed customers’ personal data Protect Your Rights & Identity August 10th, 2018
If you're a Comcast customer, you may have dodged a figurative bullet thanks to quick acting by Xfinity's IT team.…
UPDATE: T-Mobile responds to Clark Howard’s unlimited plan plea
UPDATE: T-Mobile responds to Clark Howard’s unlimited plan plea Mobile & Electronics August 8th, 2018
Money expert Clark Howard is calling on T-Mobile CEO John Legere to make a change to the wireless provider's new unlimited…
Here are the coolest cars under $20,000 for 2018
Here are the coolest cars under $20,000 for 2018 Cars August 7th, 2018
If you're in the market for a new car, there are some things you likely have in mind that are…
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Job alert: These 10 companies are hiring like crazy in August News August 6th, 2018
If you're looking to make a career change, leading companies are pulling out all the stops for qualified applicants. The…
3 signs of a tech support scam & how to protect yourself
3 signs of a tech support scam & how to protect yourself Protect Your Identity August 2nd, 2018
There's been an increase in people reporting tech support scams for an assortment of electronic devices. Federal authorities say scammers…
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8 big misconceptions about the new tax law Money & Credit July 31st, 2018
You probably haven't heard much about the new tax law recently. After the rush of last-minute tax filing died down…
AT&T’s new streaming service will be free to mobile customers, $15/month for everyone else
AT&T’s new streaming service will be free to mobile customers, $15/month for everyone else Mobile & Electronics July 31st, 2018
Fresh off winning approval for an $85 billion deal to buy Time Warner, AT&T is readying the rollout of a…
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New rankings: The best auto insurance companies in your part of the country Insurance July 31st, 2018
Ever heard the saying "All real estate is local?" It means that market conditions are specific to wherever you are.…
Why U.S. rents are increasing, and how to save money on your next place
Why U.S. rents are increasing, and how to save money on your next place Homes & Real Estate July 26th, 2018
If you're in the market to rent a home or apartment, one thing you can quickly surmise is that the…
Amazon is hiring for work-from-home jobs in 15 states
Amazon is hiring for work-from-home jobs in 15 states Jobs July 13th, 2018
UPDATE AS OF 7/13/18: The job ad has been taken down! We'll update you when new remote jobs are posted.…
Verified calls: How AT&T, Comcast plan to tackle robocalls
Warning: These 20 area codes are the most likely to receive robocalls News July 11th, 2018
Are you getting bombarded with robocalls? YouMail, a free service to stop robocalls, scammers and telemarketers, reports that 4.1 billion…
Data breach: Hackers stole credit card info from Saks, Lord & Taylor customers
Data breach: Hackers stole credit card info from Saks, Lord & Taylor customers Money & Credit July 10th, 2018
Criminals have stolen the credit card information of Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor customers, the stores' parent company announced…
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Report: Massachusetts’ Equifax case bodes well for consumers Money & Credit July 10th, 2018
Equifax may soon be the subject of a legal pile-on after a judge ruled this week that a lawsuit against…
Boxed’s new paid membership is half the price of Amazon Prime
Boxed’s new paid membership is half the price of Amazon Prime News July 10th, 2018
Money expert Clark Howard's prediction about Boxed.com — which has been referred to as "Costco for millennials" — has come…
Kroger’s next turnaround strategy: Hire 11,000 workers and boost wages
Kroger’s next turnaround strategy: Hire 11,000 workers and boost wages Food & Restaurants July 10th, 2018
Still in the midst of a massive turnaround effort, Kroger plans to add 11,000 jobs to the payroll in 2018…
Poll: Americans more concerned with Equifax data breach than Facebook scandal
Poll: Americans more concerned with Equifax data breach than Facebook scandal Protect Your Identity July 10th, 2018
The personal information of millions of Americans has been at the heart of two of the biggest controversies in the…
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Fabric: A new way to buy life insurance starting at $6 a month Insurance July 10th, 2018
Has the tapestry of your life grown to include children or a spouse who depends on you financially? Then it's…
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Get a sneak peek at the Walmart.com redesign Shopping & Retail July 10th, 2018
Walmart is saying out with the old and in with the new as it prepares to overhaul its website for…
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Here’s your 2018 estimated tax refund schedule Money & Credit July 10th, 2018
Looking forward to a big fat refund check this year? Maybe you'll use it to pay down debt or treat…
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Restaurant apocalypse: 600+ chain restaurants closing in 2018 Food & Restaurants July 10th, 2018
Chain restaurants have a front-row seat to a David vs. Goliath struggle — and they're on the wrong end of…
Job alert: These 10 companies are hiring like crazy in May
Job alert: These 10 companies are hiring like crazy in May Jobs July 10th, 2018
The job hunt kicks into high gear this month for millions of Americans who are graduating from college and just…
Coming soon: Macy’s big change to compete with T.J. Maxx and Ross Dress for Less
Coming soon: Macy’s big change to compete with T.J. Maxx and Ross Dress for Less News July 10th, 2018
After announcing plans to close 100 underperforming stores back in August 2016, Macy's has been working hard to turn its…
New ATM warning: Watch out for pinhole cameras
New ATM warning: Watch out for pinhole cameras Scams & Rip-Offs July 10th, 2018
Thieves are getting more and more ingenious in their schemes to steal your money at automatic teller machines. If you…
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Equifax Data Breach: New chart shows exactly how much information was stolen Protect Your Rights & Identity July 10th, 2018
We thought it couldn't get any worse, but once again, we were wrong. The Equifax data breach exposed far more…
AT&T makes 3 big changes to DirecTV Now’s live TV streaming service
AT&T makes 3 big changes to DirecTV Now’s live TV streaming service News July 10th, 2018
With about 1.5 million subscribers, AT&T's DirecTV Now is a fast-growing live TV streaming service that provides an affordable alternative…
New report: Video streaming services ranked from best to worst
New report: Video streaming services ranked from best to worst News July 10th, 2018
Video streaming services like Netflix, Hulu, Amazon Prime Video and a new batch of internet-based live TV providers have replaced traditional…
Job alert: These 10 companies are hiring like crazy in June
Job alert: These 10 companies are hiring like crazy in June Jobs July 10th, 2018
If you're looking to make a career change, this summer is a great time to get your resume together and…
UPDATE: 27 million user accounts breached in Ticketfly hack
UPDATE: 27 million user accounts breached in Ticketfly hack Protect Your Identity July 10th, 2018
Ticketing website Ticketfly is back online after being hacked last week in a high-profile data breach. It was initially reported that “thousands” of…