Haven’t we all heard this one before? The average cost of health insurance premiums rose sharply this year: Family costs are up 9%, topping $15,000 annually for the first time. Over the last 10 years, family premiums have risen …
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Why You Should Get a Tax Credit for Volunteer Work
With millions of people down on their luck the past three years, older folks have filled big voids and provided real economic value through volunteerism. Now we’re going to slash their benefits?
Nasty Cashier? Indifferent Waitress? Here’s Why You Should Complain
If you find that you're treated rudely when you patronize a store or other business, don't take it personally: A new study finds that one-third of consumers say they experience disrespectful treatment once a month. This uncivil …
Work from Home? You Must Be a Slacker
The concept of working from home took a beating during the Great Recession, raising questions about companies’ ability to make the most of the wired world. The setback also throws a bit of cold water on the hopes of mature …
How to Boost Your Income
I’ve written a lot — at TIME Moneyland and other sites — about the importance of taking charge of your own financial life. Nobody cares more about your money than you do. If you’re not willing to be smart with your money, you …
Marketers’ Dream Demographic: The Smartphone Mom
Moms are buying iPhones at a rate faster than any other group. They’re also more likely to use smartphones to their full capabilities during any snippet of downtime—browsing for a nephew’s birthday present, updating family …
Americans Spend More Time Sleeping, Watching TV, Brewing Beer. Is Unemployment the Reason?
The economy has obviously slowed down over the past few years. Despite how frantically busy life may seem, so has the average American, who is watching a little more TV, engaging in more leisure activities and hobbies, and …
Economic Doom, By the Numbers
Unemployment, misery, workplace dissatisfaction, the disappearing American Dream, forecasts of another Great Depression … Yikes!
What’s New & Weird in Baby Formula, Cars, Beer, Gluttony, and More
I’m not sure why you’d want to buy a beer for a friend—or your dad—on Facebook. But you can now do so. Here’s a roundup of odd and interesting consumer news and trends.
The Daily Commute: How to Save Time, Save Money, and Save Your Sanity
Ride sharing isn't just about saving money, but also about enjoying sweet carpooler perks — special high occupancy vehicle lanes, primo parking spaces, even free oil changes.