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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.

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Treasury emphasizes Web-based savings bond sales

Treasury has stopped printing government savings bonds.

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Scam 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.

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How 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.

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Your 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...

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Ways 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...

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Frank 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.

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Sponsored: 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.

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Refunds 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...

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How 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...

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Learn 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...

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Money-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...

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Confusion 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...

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How 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...

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Employers 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...

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How 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....

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Financial 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...

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Tax 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...

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Careful 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...

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Boomers 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...

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Avoid ‘frivolous arguments’ to avoid paying taxes

The Internet has spurred the growth of frivolous tax arguments, the IRS says.

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How 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.

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If 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.

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Make 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...

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How 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.

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Website 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.

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Loan 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...

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Cheap tickets for entertainment require ingenuity

Tips on scoring entertainment deals.

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Disaster plan helps your family, home weather a storm

Here's how to be prepared so your home and family can avoid the worst.

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When should kids get their first cellphone?

It's estimated that more than 75 percent of all U.S. teens have a cellphone.

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Health insurance open-enrollment season tips

It pays to read health plans' fine print.

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Fun money lessons for kids and parents

Financial education made fun for children.

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Pursuing scholarships is worth the college savings

There are annually more than 1 million scholarships dangling more than $3 billion to worthy students.

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Money 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.

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Young 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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