Pre-retirees finally seem to be coming to grips with the financial strain caused by increased longevity. Here’s what they are doing about it.
‘World’s Largest Cruise Sale’ Takes Place This Week
You may not be particularly interested in taking a cruise anytime soon. But if you’re looking for great value, there’s good reason to book a cruise this week: 25 different cruise lines are offering special discounts and …
Is Cell Phone ‘Bill Shock’ Going Away?
An estimated 30 million Americans have been hit with “bill shock”—the unexpected, unpleasant scenario in which a consumer unknowingly exceeds his cell phone plan limits and incurs extra charges. Sometimes, these charges are …
Do Daily Deal Sites Exaggerate Their Discounts?
The presentation of a daily deal from Groupon, LivingSocial, and others is fairly standard. Along with a description of the deal, there are always three numbers displayed prominently: the original price, the discounted price, and …
Patients Prefer HMOs (And Other Healthcare Surprises)
Are health insurance plans with big brand names better than smaller insurers that most people have never heard of? “Not usually,” says Nancy Metcalf, senior program editor, at Consumer Reports. Unless, that is, the plan’s
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The Cain 9-9-9 Plan: How Much Would the 99% Pay
The 9-9-9 tax plan of Herman Cain, the former CEO of the Godfather’s Pizza chain who is now running for president, has a $29,000 problem. That’s roughly the difference between how much more the average American family would pay and how much less the richest 1% would pay Uncle Sam each year under the tax overhaul proposed by Cain last …
5 Things to Keep in Mind If Buying or Selling a Used Car
Is now a good time to buy a used vehicle? Or sell one? Here’s some insight on the state of the used car marketplace, along with pointers for anyone keen on buying or selling in the near future.
On the Market: Homes of Sports Superstars
We marvel at the superstars of the sports world for their seemingly superhuman feats of athletic prowess, not to mention their supersized salaries. But right now, a number of athletic A-listers have put their homes up for sale, …
Dividend Stocks for Income? Not So Fast
The furious search for an income stream in this low-rate environment is leading many retirees down a deceivingly risky path, and it’s not working out all that well.
How to Break Up With Your Hairdresser: ‘It’s Not You, It’s the Economy’
Spending less isn’t all that complicated. First, find expenses that are unnecessary, which isn’t difficult for most people. Next, trim or eliminate these expenditures, typically by finding cheaper alternatives or going without. …
Attention Laptop Shoppers: Get Ready for Black Friday
More Makeup Equals … More Competence on the Job?
Makeup’s most obvious purpose is to boost the attractiveness of women. A new study also shows that people perceive women to be more trustworthy and competent when they wear more makeup.