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FreeWill: A New Way to Prepare Your Will for Free Online
Money & Credit
September 19th, 2018
For years, the topic of wills and estate planning was the province of lawyers almost exclusively. Then the Internet came…
5 things to know about 5G technology & what it could mean for your life
Mobile & Electronics
September 17th, 2018
Just when you were getting used to your 4G phone, it looks like 5G technology is just around the corner —…
How to not drown in rising flood insurance premiums
Insurance
September 12th, 2018
With Hurricane Florence bearing down on the Southeast, the latest projections show the storm could cause more than $170 billion…
Warning: Phone scammers promising Costco members travel vouchers, cash cards
Scams & Rip-Offs
September 12th, 2018
Phone scammers are calling Costco members with the promise of free travel vouchers, cash cards or reduced-price vacations in exchange…
8 places you can learn to code for free!
Education
September 11th, 2018
The future of education is all about lifelong learning, but too many people don't further their education after they get…
Why you shouldn’t have a debit card for your primary checking account
Money & Credit
September 10th, 2018
Debit cards are pitched as a way to not spend money you don't have. But that doesn't stop consumer expert…
Get 5 lines of unlimited data for $90 a month from Sprint
Mobile & Electronics
September 6th, 2018
Watch out, T-Mobile! Sprint is undercutting you by 50% to stake its claim in the family plan marketplace. Read more:…
Sprint offers new $40 a month plan for 2 GB of data
Mobile & Electronics
September 6th, 2018
If you're a light data user, there are more and more ways to keep your monthly bill as low as…
T-Mobile/Sprint merger deal: Here’s what it could mean for you
Mobile & Electronics
September 6th, 2018
Looks like the Big 4 wireless carriers may soon become the Big 3 if T-Mobile and Sprint have their way.…
Financial Independence, Retire Early: What You Need To Know About the ‘FIRE’ Movement
Money & Credit
September 6th, 2018
What would you say if we told you some people willingly deprive themselves of luxuries and save up to 70%…
9 Ways to Make Your Laundry Routine Cheaper and More Effective
Life
September 4th, 2018
Unless you wear your clothing only once before discarding it, dirty laundry is just a fact of life! Check Out…
5 tips from a woman on track to retire at 40
Money & Credit
September 4th, 2018
Beck Bamberger is a savings success story. The 32-year-old CEO of her own multi-million dollar public relations firm saves an…
What’s the difference between PMI and MIP?
Homes & Real Estate
September 4th, 2018
If you choose to buy a home with little or no money down, there's an additional expense you'll have to…
Ask Clark: Should I get a personal loan?
Money & Credit
August 29th, 2018
Have you seen an influx of offers for personal loans showing up in your mailbox? These unsecured loans promise access…
Sprint offers free Sling TV to unlimited data customers in select markets
Mobile & Electronics
August 27th, 2018
In what could be a sign of things to come, Sprint is sweetening its unlimited wireless data offer by giving…
When paying cash for prescriptions beats using insurance
Health
August 22nd, 2018
It's usually taken on faith by health care consumers that you can save big money on prescriptions when using your…
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…
The one thing people hide from long-term care insurers could drive prices even higher
Insurance
August 8th, 2018
As if long-term care insurance (LTC) wasn't already expensive enough, the industry is bracing for costs to be driven higher…
Genetic testing at home: Is it worth the price?
Health
August 8th, 2018
For years, the ability to identify genetic health risks for common diseases and to discover your ancestral roots was out…
5 ways to buy stocks for free or very cheap
Money & Credit
August 6th, 2018
Coming in May 2017: Motif Investing will charge a $10 semi-annual platform fee on low-balance accounts with little trading activity.…
Here’s a new way to fund your Acorns account
Money & Credit
August 6th, 2018
If you're familiar with Acorns, you probably know it's an app that lets you invest spare change and hopefully turn…
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
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…
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.…
42 companies hiring U.S. veterans right now
Military
July 31st, 2018
Many U.S. companies have been putting more emphasis on hiring U.S. veterans lately — with some hosting big one-day events…
6 Kinds of Insurance You Can Stop Wasting Money On
Insurance
July 24th, 2018
You can get insurance on almost anything — computers, phones, trips, your identity, your credit and even home warranties! But should…
3 cheaper alternatives to cell phone insurance through your carrier
Mobile & Electronics
July 11th, 2018
Cell phone insurance policies say they'll protect you if your phone is lost, stolen or broken”¦but will they really? Read…
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…
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…
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…