For American students, heading off to college has traditionally also meant physically going away to college. But now, at a time when college costs are soaring, and when news of young people being saddled with burdensome student …
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Free Pencils, 17¢ Notebooks: Crazy Back-to-School Sales Are Already Here
It’s only the middle of July. School just ended a few weeks ago for some students. Yet, in a world in which the Christmas shopping seasons starts in September, we’re already in prime “back to school” season, according to retailers.
Mark Zuckerberg Has a Lower Mortgage Rate than You
Savvy homeowners know that a penny here and a penny there adds up. That’s apparently the case for Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg, who — despite a reported net worth in excess of $14 billion — just refinanced the mortgage on …
Vacation Spending: Credit or Debit?
Packing for vacation inevitably involves some decision making: Do I bring extra sunglasses? Flip flops or sandals? But a more important question is whether you should use a credit or debit card for vacation spending. Debit cards, …
Financial Planning 101 For Older College Students
Back-to-school season is around the corner, and it’s not just for kids anymore. A growing number of older Americans are enrolling in college today, and their numbers are expected to increase further through the end of the decade. …
Is Lunch a Waste of Time — or a Productivity Booster?
Many professionals today treat lunch as just another office task to cram into some portion of their day. Though skipping lunch seems like an efficient use of time, the midday break can be mentally rejuvenating and, in some ways, …
10 Things That Cost Way More Outside the U.S.
Starbucks Opening Inside a Funeral Home
Some say the best way to grieve over a loved one is by being around family and friends and remembering all the good times you shared with someone who’s passed. Maybe if this was 1998. A better way is to drink a cinnamon dolce …
You Gotta Have Faith: Why Overconfidence Can (Sometimes) Be Good for You
Overconfidence gets a bad rap among economists, and, it seems, for good reason. Overconfidence leads workers to overinvest in the companies they work for (putting both their employment and their retirement savings at risk if …
Why It’s Good That 76 Percent of Women Reported Being Their Household’s Primary Retirement Planner
A new report shows that more women are taking on a greater role in investing and family financial planning — and this could spell great news for the economy.
Credit Card Surcharges May Be Coming to a Retailer Near You
Retailers have been fighting for the right to charge people more if they pay with a credit card. They may soon win that battle.
Financial Fraud: How to Avoid the Grandparent Scam
Scam artists have a new method: pose as a youngster in trouble in a foreign country and get Grandma to wire money. You’d be surprised how often it works.