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Your Credit Card: What’s in it for Thieves

Online security breaches where retailers are hacked and customers' credit card information is stolen are becoming a regular part of the news cycle.Cybercriminals can sell the data online to other criminals, who can then use the information to open bogu...

3 Ways to Add Creativity to Your Day

Creative-types can feel stalled if they don't have a frequent creative release. But with work and family, it can be hard to make time for yourself and your creative endeavors. Below are three ways to add creativity to your day.Do it first thing. Self-c...

6 Shortcuts to a Smaller Utility Bill

Looking to cut your energy costs?It can take years for a new, more energy-efficient refrigerator or other major appliance to pay for itself in savings on a utility bill. If that's the path you want to take, this Energy Star calculator can estimate the ...

Contribute to a 529 College Savings Plan With Gift Cards

Parents contributing to a 529 college savings plan may find it difficult, if not a little time-consuming, to transfer cash and checks that their children receive on their birthdays, Christmas and other celebrations into the popular college savings fund...

How to Check If a Debt Collector Is Legitimate

Figures from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) show that about 70 million people-more than a quarter of adults in the United States-either have a debt in collection or have been contacted about one.Some of those people are wrongly contact...

What Accident Forgiveness Insurance Is and Why You Don’t Need It If You’re a Good Driver

You may have heard about "accident forgiveness" insurance from some of the TV commercials lately. This is an insurance add-on that the major insurance companies offer to their best customers that's usually only used once. One accident is covered and fo...

4 Ways to Save Money at the Movies

The average movie ticket price is $8.65, according to Box Office Mojo. Add in a soda and some popcorn, and you can easily spend $20 at a theater.For a family or even a couple, a movie night out can be expensive. There are ways to save money at the movi...

How to Dispute Medical Bill Errors

Scrutinizing a bill from your health care provider or insurer is probably one of the last things you want to do after getting out of the hospital, but it can pay off.Medical bill errors should be corrected so that you don't have to pay for a service yo...

5 Bank Accounts Every Family Should Have

Having all of your family's money in one bank account can make keeping track of your money easier, but it might not help your family meet its financial goals.Instead of one big fund for everything - such as a checking account - you might be better equi...

Making Your Money Last Long Into Retirement

The average length of retirement in the United States is 18 years, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.How do retirees pay for those 18 years? Retirement plans vary, though most people eventually collect Social Security and Medicare benefits. Here are ...