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Checking Account Fees Are Making a Comeback
Bank Notes

Checking Account Fees Are Making a Comeback

More banks are charging for these accounts. How to avoid paying extra.

Nov 19 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceDebtBankSpendingRip-offs
Retail Confidential: Life as a Sales Clerk
Employment

Retail Confidential: Life as a Sales Clerk

Think a holiday retail job is easy? Our reporter goes undercover.

Nov 19 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceElder CareEmploymentEmployeeHolidayRetailer
Graduate Degrees With the Best Futures
Deal of the Day

Graduate Degrees With the Best Futures

Now may be a good time to be in grad school, but not all programs pay off.

Nov 19 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceEmploymentEducationDealsSpendingEconomy
7 Metro Areas Riding a Housing Bounce
Consumer Action

7 Metro Areas Riding a Housing Bounce

New home building may be down but some existing homes are coming back.

Nov 18 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceReal EstateHousingMortgageFor the Home
Bank Notes

How to Earn 6% on Your Cash

Some checking accounts offer attractive yields, but the requirements are tight.

Nov 12 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceDebtBankSpending
Consumer Action

Can You Buy Your Way Into a Flu Shot?

To find out, we hired a personal assistant to call hundreds of doctors.

Nov 10 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceHealth CareHealthHealth InsuranceTravel
Card Sharp

Credit to Debit: Should You Make the Switch?

With credit-card fees on the rise, it could make sense to open a debit card.

Nov 10 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceDebtCredit CardSpendingDealsCredit CrunchCredit Score
Money and Your Mind

Overspending: Blame It on Your Debt Gene?

New study suggests role of genetics. Will DNA test join the credit check?

Nov 6 2009  |  Topics: SpendingPersonal FinanceDebtEconomyBudgeting
Real Estate

'Luxury' Homes, Built Cheap

More builders are luring buyers with low-cost versions of amenities. Will owners regret the shortcuts?

Oct 30 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceReal EstateHousingFor the HomeSpending
Deal of the Day

Open Enrollment: How to Save in 2010

Workers face paying more for health insurance. Here are four ways to save.

Oct 22 2009  |  Topics: Personal FinanceHealth CareHealth InsuranceEmployeeSpending
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