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Tax breaks and loan options to pay for collegeAs the four-year cost of college can range from $100,000 to $280,000 per child, parents must have a plan for funding their children鈥檚聽higher education. It鈥檚 especially important because insufficient funds is聽a primary reason kids drop out of school.
Should you tip your Uber or Lyft driver?Traditionally, we have tipped our drivers, but Uber has changed the way we do things.
Don't replace your broken iPhone; it's probably cheaper to fix it.Users of any skill level can replace an iPhone battery, screen, speakers, and more. But they should let the pros handle broken components like motherboards.
Every diesel brand in Europe is more polluting than Volkswagen: reportWhile Volkswagen continues to negotiate with regulators and customers in the United States, it seems that other carmakers in Europe engaged in similar measures to game the system.
Bad credit history? Here's how to recover.Maybe you had some tough times in the past and now you鈥檙e paying the price for a poor聽history. The good news聽is that there are things you can do to rebuild your credit, even if you can鈥檛 get a loan or conventional credit card.
Why senators aren't buying Wells Fargo chief's apologiesLawmakers were critical of the bank chief's claims that the scandal involving fraudulent accounts and credit cards was unknown to top executives, alleging that low-level employees became their scapegoats.
US judge rules that Bitcoin counts as moneyWhile federal judges are moving toward a consensus, a patchwork of case law is developing at the state level.
Unilever acquires Seventh Generation, polishes its green imageSeventh Generation, which makes cleaning and personal care products aimed at environmentally conscious consumers, joins a company once widely viewed as an eco-villain.
First LookWhat is Congress learning from Wells Fargo CEO John Stumpf?John Stumpf has been called to testify in front of the Senate Banking Committee to answer questions about the 2 million fraudulent checking and credit card accounts created by Wells Fargo employees.
Britain gets serious about distracted drivingBritain is taking steps聽to discourage texting while driving by boosting fines and potentially revoking licences.
Should you buy a mattress online?Buying聽online is cheaper,聽there are more options, and generous trial periods remove the risk of buyer's remorse.
Black and white wage gap growing significantly, analysis saysThe wage gap between black and white workers has grown by 32 percent in the last three decades, according to an analysis released Tuesday by the Economic Policy Institute.
Three ways to pay off a debt in collectionsBefore making a payment on a debt, determine聽whether it鈥檚 past the statue of limitations聽so you can handle it properly. If it鈥檚 not, there are three main options to聽pay off a聽debt in collections
Black Friday 2016 TV predictions: This is the year to buy a 4K televisionOf all the items to go on sale during Black Friday, perhaps none are more anticipated 鈥� or greeted with as much fervor 鈥� as TVs.聽
My coffee with a Trump supporterI finally found a Trump supporter 鈥� this morning when I went to buy coffee. Here's our brief chat.
Post office banking: an old idea getting a second lookThe local post office could help those in poor neighborhoods and rural communities 鈥斅爓ho often rely on costly payday loans and check cashing services 鈥斅爉ore easily complete聽everyday聽banking tasks while sending packages and buying stamps.
Why is the Fed hesitant to raise interest rates, despite low unemployment?In the 1990s, an unemployment rate below 6 percent would be a sure sign of rising interest rates. Today, the calculus has changed.- First LookKohl's to hire 69,000 seasonal workers, yet apparel sales remain sluggishKohl's announced Monday that it would employ about the same number of temporary workers in the United States for the holiday shopping season as it did last year, as it and other clothing retailers report disappointing sales.
This tech editor is passing on the iPhone 7. Here's why you should, too.I'm not sure the next level is all that great, especially compared to what I have now. Here's why.
How much will Alabama pipeline leak raise gas prices?The fuel price hikes stemming from the shutdown of a聽gas-transporting pipeline in Alabama聽are temporary, say experts, and in large part caused by panicked consumers.聽
