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How to Change Your HVAC Filter
Homes & Real Estate
May 16th, 2017
Some tasks around the house are so simple that there's almost no need to call in a professional to do…
9 steps for disputing a mistake on your credit report
Money & Credit
May 8th, 2017
The Federal Trade Commission estimates that some 5% of Americans have errors on their credit reports that can result in adverse…
Kroger is officially America’s favorite grocery store
Shopping & Retail
May 3rd, 2017
Politicians routinely get approval ratings, so why not grocery stores? Well, now they do courtesy of the Spring 2017 Most…
Here’s how much cheaper Walmart is for groceries vs. the competition
Shopping & Retail
April 24th, 2017
We told you in February how Walmart was testing new lower prices largely throughout the Midwest and Southeast to compete…
12 surprising things you might not know about Aldi
Shopping & Retail
April 19th, 2017
If you're into cheap groceries, you've got to know about Aldi! This hard-discount grocery chain, which started in Germany, has…
Walmart’s new plan to have the lowest price 80% of the time
Deals & Savings
March 31st, 2017
In February, we told you how Walmart was testing out new lower prices in some 1,200 U.S. stores across 11…
IRS warns of phishing emails supposedly from your tax software provider
Money & Credit
March 24th, 2017
We're now less than a month away from April 18 — the final deadline to file your personal tax return.…
How to save $500 before Christmas with the $5 a week savings challenge
Money & Credit
March 24th, 2017
OK, so maybe you haven't done a great job saving money so far in 2017. It's never too late to…
New price point for the Nest thermostat: Under $200?
Homes & Real Estate
March 24th, 2017
Programmable thermostats can reduce heating and cooling costs in your home by 25% or 30%, and the Nest thermostat is…
Walmart lowers prices to compete with Aldi
Shopping & Retail
March 24th, 2017
If you're like most consumers, you probably think Aldi beats Walmart hands-down when it comes to grocery prices. But maybe…
Costco vs. Aldi: Who’s cheaper?
Shopping & Retail
March 24th, 2017
The shopping experience at Costco and Aldi couldn't be more different. The former is a cavernous space with merchandise stacked…
Credit card offers 5% back on all Amazon Prime purchases
Money & Credit
March 22nd, 2017
Amazon just rolled out another major perk for its Prime members: A new credit card that offers 5% cash-back on…
How to change your vehicle’s turn signal bulb
Cars
March 22nd, 2017
Next time the turn signal goes out in your vehicle, don't take it to the garage to get fixed. Fix…
Couple denied travel insurance claim because of cancer diagnosis
Insurance
March 22nd, 2017
Shortly after getting a diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer, Walter Savoy had some more bad news to break to his…
Recall expanded to include nearly 2 million pounds of chicken
Health
March 22nd, 2017
A recall that initially involved less than 18,000 pounds of chicken has ballooned to include nearly 2 million pounds of…
10 things you should never do in a brand-new car
Cars
March 22nd, 2017
OK, so we all know Clark Howard recommends buying used cars, not new ones. But automakers sold nearly 18 million…
#1 factor that determines how people choose a hotel
Travel
March 22nd, 2017
When you see a bad review of a hotel online, do you steer away from making a reservation at that…
Pet insurance: Is it worth it?
Insurance
March 22nd, 2017
Buying pet insurance could end up costing you more in the long run. Read more: These 11 dog breeds are…
10 key words to look for on your wine label
Shopping & Retail
March 22nd, 2017
In the market for a nice bottle of wine that won't bust your budget? Here are 10 key words to…
7 things you didn’t know about Seventh Generation
Shopping & Retail
March 22nd, 2017
If you're into 'green' cleaning products, you know they can be expensive. Fortunately, there are a few ways you can…
A tale of two prescriptions: Take a look at these wild price fluctuations
Health
March 22nd, 2017
In a post-Martin Skreli and post-EpiPen debacle world, you'd be forgiven for fatalistically thinking that price gouging is a way…
Why you should never buy third-party extended auto warranties
Cars
March 22nd, 2017
Cars are the second largest expense in most people's lives following housing. So it's only naturally that many of us…
9 tips to give effectively after the tragedy in Orlando
Scams & Rip-Offs
March 22nd, 2017
Following the tragedy this weekend in Orlando, many across America and the world are wondering how they can help. Forty-nine…
American Express makes last ditch effort to retain Costco customers
Money & Credit
March 22nd, 2017
Costco is ready to flip the switch on its new credit card partnership with Citibank come June 20. That's going…
New ways to teach your kids to code
Education
March 22nd, 2017
Want to make your kid into a mini Mark Zuckerberg? There's a new tool out that gives young kids a…
5 ways to get the most life out of your toothpaste tube, ketchup bottle and more
Life
March 22nd, 2017
Are you the type of person who hates to throw something away before you've gotten every last drop out of…
You shouldn’t post photos during vacation…but it’s not for the reason you think!
Travel
March 22nd, 2017
You probably know all about the dangers of posting vacation pictures while you're still out of town. To sum it…
14 ways to save money at the grocery store
Shopping & Retail
March 22nd, 2017
Looking for more ways to save money the grocery store? Check out these suggestions: Buy three copies of the Sunday…
Target-date retirement funds perfect for ‘set it and forget it’ investing
Money & Credit
March 22nd, 2017
When you started your 401(k) at work, you were probably handed a plan document that nobody but a Wall Streeter…
Why the holidays may be the best time to sell a house
Homes & Real Estate
March 22nd, 2017
There's no place like home for the holidays—and that's especially true if you're looking to sell a home right now!…