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.
When it comes to formal attire, men are more likely to rent than own, while women are the opposite. Both sexes have it wrong.
Replacing some things is expensive. Replacing others is complicated. Replacing an iPhone is both.
Losing your home to foreclosure is one thing. But walking away just because it's financially convenient could hurt down the road.
If you have a debit card, the cost for using it is likely to drop -- for your local merchant.
People who lose their jobs today don't get a 65% government subsidy for their COBRA health insurance payments.
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