The nickel-and-dime fees we're used to from banks could become dime-and-quarter fees.
For years, employees have been in the dark about the fees they pay to invest in 401k's. The Department of Labor has finally agreed to turn on the lights.
The average cable subscription costs $900 a year. But you can cut the cable entirely and still watch everything you want.
It's not easy to boil down 2,300 pages of new legislation into 1,000 words, but here's the down and dirty of what you need to know.
Health care reform didn't include dental insurance for all. Fortunately, you don't have to grin and bear it.
With much of the nation suffering in a heat wave and utilities stretched to capacity, it's time for some cooling tips.
As our nation's birthday approaches, something to consider: The Constitution protects free speech but exercising that right can be costly.
Life's tough enough without paying for things you could be getting free. Here are some examples.
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