Well, it’s only taken half a decade, but the moribund real estate market is finally starting to show signs of life. If you were thinking about making a move on a piece of property, right now is possibly the best time. You can …
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So Does Kim Kardashian Endorse Any Products That Aren’t Dubious?
Celebrity endorsements rarely make much sense. Despite what Hulk Hogan and Troy Aikman have said, for instance, it’s foolish to pay double the retail price for a TV from Rent-A-Center. Even so, the endorsement-crazed “famous for …
U.S. Airlines ‘Only’ Collected $3.36 Billion in Baggage Fees Last Year
Airline passengers in the U.S. collectively paid $3.36 billion in fees for carry-on and checked bags last year. The figure actually represents a decrease from 2010, when we dropped $3.4 billion on baggage fees. Chances are, you …
Delta Appeared to Overcharge Frequent Flyers for Weeks – Was That Legal?
If you’re a Delta frequent flyer, you may have been paying more on the company’s airfares than those who have not officially declared their loyalty to the airline.
How the Heck Are SUV Sales Hot Again?
The conventional thinking had it that rising gas prices would stifle the sales of SUVs. Lane-clogging Suburbans and Explorers would slowly disappear with loads of drivers turning to smaller, fuel-efficient cars. And yet, even as gas prices remain relatively high, SUV sales have never been better. What gives?
We’re Finally Paying Our Bills On Time: Can We Stick With It?
Congratulations, America — it looks like you’re starting to get the hang of this “payment due date” concept. The number of retail credit card accounts in late-stage delinquency is at a six-year low, according to Fitch Ratings, …
Now You’ve Got No Excuse: Government Report Shows Healthy Food Doesn’t Cost More Than Junk Food
Your Personal Info Might Be on Facebook — Even if You Aren’t
Think staying off social-networking sites will help you preserve your privacy? Think again. In a new study, German researchers found that they could find substantial amounts of personal information about people who weren’t …
When Consumers Pay More Due to Race or Gender
Is there a “woman tax”? By some account, women pay over $1,300 more annually than men for everything from deodorant to sneakers to health care. They’re not the only group that pays a premium, though. Men are charged thousands …
U.S. Households Still Digging Out of Recession-Related Debt
After the recession, many Americans began cutting back and slowly chipping away at their household debt. Unfortunately, this noble effort seems to have tapered off, according to a new University of Michigan study. In fact, according to the study, one in every five households now owes more in credit cards, medical bills, student loans and …
4 Cool New Booking Sites to Help Save on Hotels
In the quest for the perfect hotel, every traveler wants two basic things: 1) a great room (naturally); and 2) assurance that they’re paying less than the person in the identical room next door.
ATMs with a Human Touch: How New ATMs May Replace Bank Tellers
ATMs are getting a new face — literally, a human face. Some bank customers are already encountering what might be called ATM cyborgs, in which a machine includes a screen showing a bank teller’s head. The teller, in a remote …