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Payday loans get new rules. Ten more alternatives to avoid the debt trap.Payday loans will be subject to tougher regulations thanks to new rules put forth by the government Thursday. But there are other ways to prevent the debt spiral payday loans can cause. 聽
When you're buying a house, debt-to-income ratio mattersYour debt-to-income ratio plays a large role in whether you鈥檙e ready and able to qualify for a mortgage. This figure, the percentage of your income that goes toward paying your monthly debts, helps lenders figure out how big a monthly mortgage payment you can handle.
Is it possible to grow spinach locally and year-round?It may be possible to satisfy a year-round craving for spinach with hydroponics technology.
Hold the salt: FDA introduces new sodium guidelinesThe FDA guidelines, announced Wednesday, mark the first time the government is establishing a recommended sodium limit. It's one of several recent moves the FDA has made to make nutrition information more clear.聽
Why it pays to drive in a safe cityOwning a car in a safe city can save you around $550 a year on insurance, according to a new study.聽
Will Apple sell electric-car charging stations?The question of whether Apple is working on an actual electric car, or just software of some kind for future cars, continues to be a topic of hot debate in Silicon Valley and elsewhere. Apple may also (or instead) be working on another element of electric cars: the charging station.
2017 Ford Fusion Energi electric range rises to 22 milesThe latest maker to join the parade of increased electric-range announcements is Ford, for the 2017 model of its Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid mid-size sedan.
'Top Gear' reboot: a hit or a miss?Viewers have reacted negatively to tweaks to the old 'Top Gear' format, as well as to the chemistry between new hosts Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc.
Is it possible to get a credit score even when you don't have credit?It used to be that if you had little to no credit history, it made things like car insurance more expensive. But FICO Score XD, a new alternative credit score, may help change that, as a way to evaluate previously unscorable consumers.
Starbucks joins the nitro coffee trendMore than 500 Starbucks locations will serve nitro coffee 鈥� coffee infused with nitrogen gas 鈥� by the end of summer 2016.聽
Is the era of the gas-guzzling SUV back, and spreading globally?For the first time ever in the history of car sales in Europe, SUVs were the top sellers in 2015. Is this a bad sign for fuel efficiency?
The best cell phone options to consider when travelingHaving a cell phone abroad makes it easier to stay connected back home and provides convenient navigation and coordination in a foreign country. But setting up international cell phone service can be an expensive hassle. Fortunately, there are cheaper options to consider.
Affordable housing crunch? Some investors hope to help.Housing costs have become a significant burden on middle class as as well as low-income Americans. But some investors are looking for new ways to help.聽
Do high state taxes drive away millionaires? Not reallyA new study shows that millionaires hardly ever move from one state to another for any reason, and when they do there is little evidence that their choice is driven by taxes.
Consumer spending surges. Why Americans are opening their wallets.The Commerce Department reported Tuesday that consumer spending jumped 1 percent in April, posting its biggest increase in nearly seven years.聽
Big Food changes directions on GMOsSeveral major food companies are now requiring their products to have labeling for genetically modified organisms (GMOs), ahead of the implementation of a Vermont law in July.
First LookIn Verizon contract deal, a larger victory for unions?Two unions representing nearly 40,000 workers across the East Coast reached an agreement with the telecom giant over the weekend.
Eight ways to pay off your student loansThe average debt for 2016 graduates is about $37,000. Start lowering your own student loan amounts by claiming deductions, taking advantage of available tools, and more.
Google opening autonomous car research facility in MichiganGoogle is set to establish a new presence in Motor City by opening up a new 53,000-square foot facility dedicated to autonomous car development.
Why France's investigation of Google took place strictly off-lineThe investigation that led to the raid of Google's offices in Paris, as part of a tax evasion probe, had to be conducted offline, according to a financial prosecutor.
