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Fed up with Comcast? How to avoid getting swindled by the cable company.Cable and Internet monoliths like Comcast and Time Warner Cable can be inescapable for many consumers, but there are ways to get better treatment and avoid unfair billing.聽
How to erase personal data before selling, recycling your devicesPlan to sell your laptop or phone soon? Erasing your personal data before getting rid of your technology is a smart move. Whether you have Apple or Android devices, or another brand, here is how to wipe your devices clean.
Is Uber cheaper than a taxi? Not always.What are the best rideshare deals: Uber, Lyft, or something else? It depends on where you are and what time you are calling for a ride.聽
China's stock market takes a dive FridayChina's stocks plunged toward bear market territory Friday, dropping 19 percent drop from their annual peak only weeks ago. But experts are divided on whether investors should be worried.
What Supreme Court鈥檚 same-sex marriage ruling means for your financesThe Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage did not just give the US marriage equality, but it also will give same-sex couples financial gains. Here's how.聽
Nine home improvements you should always negotiateNegotiating prices of home improvements isn't the same as negotiating car prices. But some home improvements, like projects you could do yourself, lend themselves to price flexibility.聽
Study findings turn conventional retirement wisdom upside-downA recent study has found that the share of bonds in a person's portfolio should peak just before retirement, and then fall during retirement. It goes against older advice of having more bonds as someone gets older.
Chevy Bolt: Testing for 'approachable' 200-mile range EV revealedTaking a dig at Tesla Motors, GM executives said the goal of the forthcoming Chevy Bolt EV is to make electric cars 'approachable to all, not just to the elite.' GM is already well along on testing what will become the Chevy Bolt, which will be sold in all 50 US states.聽
How more public sector support could boost agricultural researchThe private sector has historically invested more in agricultural research than the public sector has. However, increasing public sector's investment could boost research and progress in food and agriculture.聽
Lululemon recalls 318,000 yoga tops with dangerous drawstringsLululemon will recall over 20 different types of garments sold in the United States and Canada, but this time not because they are see-through.
General Motors unveils 2016 Chevrolet Camaro convertibleGeneral聽Motors has introduced its 2016 Chevrolet Camaro convertible to the world. It may just look like a cute convertible, but it has some interesting features to improve the driving experience, writes聽Bengt Halvorson.
Independence Day gas prices will be the lowest in five yearsNearly 42 million Americans will travel between July 1 and July 5 to celebrate Independence Day, the most in eight years, AAA said Thursday. Drivers will also see the lowest Independence Day gas prices in at least five years, though gas prices this year have been in flux.聽
Yes, you can make money off of blogging. Here's how.Think blogging is just a fun hobby? Think again: you can make some money off of it through selling ad space and product reviews on your blog.
The best state for business? High-tax, union-friendly Minnesota.Minnesota is the first union-friendly state with high wages and high taxes to reach the top of CNBC's annual ranking. The North Star state ranks so well in areas such as education and quality of life that the disadvantages of a high cost of living and doing business are balanced out.聽
Six ways women can improve their financesOftentimes women feel the pressure to say "yes" to everyone's requests, inevitably emptying their wallets. How can you reduce the number of financial burdens in your life but still feel good about your money decisions?
Whole Foods has overcharged customers since 2010, NYC probe saysNew York City inspectors have found many examples of the grocery chain charging more for a variety of products over the last five years.聽In addition to overstating the weight on prepackaged goods, Whole Foods overcharged at scanning stations and added unnecessary tax to items, investigators say.聽
Buoyed by higher income, US consumers opened their wallets in MayConsumer spending rose 0.9 percent in May and posted its biggest monthly increase since 2009, according to data released Thursday by the Commerce Department.
Is your emergency fund big enough to keep you afloat?Saving money toward an emergency fund is important in case of unexpected events, like a job loss. Even saving a few dollars here and there can make a big difference in the long run.
Dodge Ram trucks: Pricing for 2015 Rebel, Laramie Limited revealedDodge's Ram Truck brand聽has announced pricing on its tricked-out 1500 Rebel and 1500 Laramie Limited models, trucks that continue the trend away from the utilitarian roots of pickups and toward more tricked-out, luxury vehicles.聽
Whole Foods cited for overcharging customers. AgainWhole聽Foods聽has long battled a reputation for high prices, but it's also been routinely overcharging customers by overstating the weight of prepackaged meat, 聽according to New York's Department of Consumer Affairs.聽Last year,聽Whole聽Foods聽agreed to pay $800,000 in penalties over pricing irregularities.聽
