Veterinary research on stem cells might help pets — and people, too
Numerous stem-cell research projects are under way at veterinary schools across the country, and the results are not only promising in animals but for human ailments as well.
View ArticleTreasury emphasizes Web-based savings bond sales
Treasury has stopped printing government savings bonds.
View ArticleScam artists target cellphones as cybercrimes climb
Complaints of cybercrime topped 314,000 in 2011 — up 3.4 percent from the previous year. The newest frontier for the scam artists is mobile phones.
View ArticleHow to fly smarter, cheaper this summer
AirfareWatchdog.com CEO George Hobica in New York and SmarterTravel.com executive editor Anne Banas in Boston offer tips for smoother summer flying.
View ArticleYour family legacy in one drawer
To avoid the financial and emotional chaos that can come with a death in the family, some families and money-management professionals rely on a one-stop system: a document, a binder — even a single...
View ArticleWays to save as you get ready to take off
For some, summer travel means going no farther than the backyard with a blanket and a book. For others, it's a whole lot more complicated...
View ArticleFrank talk about money: a rite of passage for college
With college students starting to leaving home for the first time, financial experts say keeping a lid on costs begins with a conversation — and the approach is critical.
View ArticleSponsored: Tips for making good open-enrollment choices
Like a sore tooth, choosing your health care plan can be a real pain. Confusing choices, funny-sounding acronyms and rising premiums are mind numbing.
View ArticleRefunds on the way to some credit-card, debit-card customers
In coming weeks, more than $425 million in refunds and restitution is going out to millions of consumers nationwide, thanks to a recent round of crackdowns on deceptive credit-card practices. And an...
View ArticleHow Disney gets its ‘hi-ho’ worker enthusiasm
“What would Walt do?” For decades, that was the magic, pixie-dust question that permeated the Walt Disney empire of animated cartoons, films, toys and theme parks. As the creator and visionary behind...
View ArticleLearn to be a ‘squeaky wheel’
Got a gripe? Whether it’s a faulty cellphone, a cranky washing machine or a designer dress that falls apart, inevitably something goes wrong with something you’ve bought. What do you do? Too many of us...
View ArticleMoney-savvy gift ideas for grads
Let’s face it. When it comes to graduation gifts, most students would probably prefer cold, hard cash. Or maybe a plane ticket for a European backpacking trip or a Mexican beach vacation. But as...
View ArticleConfusion on ‘free’ credit report can lead to costly errors
When is free really not free? When it comes to getting your “free” credit report. If you’re not careful, it could wind up costing you. Plenty of TV, radio and Internet ads promise consumers a copy of...
View ArticleHow to keep college costs in check
As September marks the annual exodus back to college campuses, here are some closer-to-home tips for trimming the fat from college costs: • Make a file: Get a file folder and toss in all your receipts...
View ArticleEmployers push health-care savings accounts
As millions of working Americans open their employer’s health-care packets this fall, many will be encountering a new option: high-deductible plans linked to health-savings accounts that come loaded...
View ArticleHow to avoid getting duped by stock scam artists
It may have one of the biggest bloopers in the stock market this year. In October, when Twitter announced its impending IPO, thousands of eager stock buyers raced to be the first to invest....
View ArticleFinancial bullying can hurt marriages
There are bullies on the playground, in the classroom and at the office. Or perhaps right beside you at home. Financial bullying among couples, whether they’re married or not, is a less visible but...
View ArticleTax deadline is here: Don’t panic, just do it
OK, procrastinators, here’s a friendly reminder: Time is running out. Tuesday is the deadline for filing your tax returns (if you owe money). The good news: With very few tax changes for 2013, there...
View ArticleCareful investors turn to resources to check up on money advisers
When New York financier Bernard Madoff was sentenced to life in prison for masterminding one of the biggest Ponzi schemes in U.S. history, it was an unnerving reminder that entrusting your money to a...
View ArticleBoomers need help dealing with their parents’‘stuff’
Losing a parent is an inevitable hurdle in life. And for baby boomers, whose aging parents are often in their 80s and 90s, it’s an imminent one. Aside from coping with the emotional burden, there’s...
View ArticleAvoid ‘frivolous arguments’ to avoid paying taxes
The Internet has spurred the growth of frivolous tax arguments, the IRS says.
View ArticleHow well are you insured against flooding?
Whether it's an earthquake, a wildfire or flooding, being covered against severe damage to your home or business is essential.
View ArticleIf you have money or complications, a prenup may be for you
As the busy summer wedding season approaches, it's a good time to consider a document with a decidedly ominous reputation -- the prenuptial agreement.
View ArticleMake good use of windfall when IRS check arrives
If you're the average taxpayer getting money back from the IRS this year, you'll be sitting on an extra $3,000 or so sometime soon. There's plenty of advice out there on what to do with that extra...
View ArticleHow to save on car insurance for teen drivers
It's the kind of sticker shock that makes any parent wince: car insurance for your teenage driver.
View ArticleWebsite offers users ability to check out dental work
New website is aimed at giving consumers more educated choices when choosing — and paying for — dental care.
View ArticleLoan rejections soon to come with explanation
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — If you’re not feeling a lender’s love, you’ll soon know exactly why you got jilted. As of July, if a lender denies you a credit card, a car loan or other loan product based on your...
View ArticleDisaster plan helps your family, home weather a storm
Here's how to be prepared so your home and family can avoid the worst.
View ArticleWhen should kids get their first cellphone?
It's estimated that more than 75 percent of all U.S. teens have a cellphone.
View ArticlePursuing scholarships is worth the college savings
There are annually more than 1 million scholarships dangling more than $3 billion to worthy students.
View ArticleMoney tip: It pays to know what goes into a credit score
Credit scores can be kind of scary. Perhaps that's why there seem to be so many myths and misperceptions about exactly what's in a credit score.
View ArticleYoung children can be identity-theft targets
Children's identity theft often goes undetected for years, until a child turns 18 and applies for college, a student loan, an apartment rental, even a job. By then, years of financial damage to a...
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