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The Cost of Living Longer — Much Longer
If actuaries were the sorts of people to tell bar jokes, this might be one of them. But in truth, the 78-year-old woman happens to be flesh and blood. (We’ll call her Martha.) And
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Top Counterfeit Goods
Last year, U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized 25,000 shipments of counterfeit goods that were making their way into the country. The total value of that loot: $178.9 million. Here are a few of the top fakes and
Read More »Car Policy for Less, but Only if You Call
After you hear the tale of Thomas Mitchell, a retiree living in Arizona, you may suddenly have the urge to run to the phone and call your auto insurer. And perhaps even your life
Read More »8 Massive Ways to Save at Bulk Stores
Buying in bulk is cheaper on most things, but you can save even more if you follow these tips about what to do—and not do. Bulk stores like Costco and Sam’s Club do have
Read More »Car Policy for Less, but Only if You Call
After you hear the tale of Thomas Mitchell, a retiree living in Arizona, you may suddenly have the urge to run to the phone and call your auto insurer. And perhaps even your life
Read More »18 Tax Credits and Deductions to Take This Year
Even the most organized people hate tax season, but this year Uncle Sam has a special present: two extra days to prepare. Taxpayers will have until Tuesday, April 17 to file their 2011 tax returns because
Read More »6 Colleges Cutting Tuition
While tuition bills continue to skyrocket, a small but growing number of private colleges and universities are bucking the trend and going on sale. At least six colleges announced plans to reduce tuition costs
Read More »Building a Network in 8 Steps
You’ve probably heard a million times that networking is the way to land a job. But what if you don’t have a strong network already? All is not lost–you can start now to build
Read More »Failing to pay the minimum can get you sued
Dear Credit Care, Can a creditor sue you for not paying the full minimum payment? I send something every month, but I cannot make the full minimum payment. – Cheryl Dear Cheryl, Unfortunately, the short
Read More »With Valentine’s Day Sales, Not All Gold Glitters
Shoppers in the market for a Valentine’s Day jewelry gift may find slightly lower prices, but fewer real deals. Spending on jewelry for the occasion is expected to top $4.1 billion, up from $3.5
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