5 Ways Video Games Benefit Kids

Video games offer lots of different learning opportunities and positives, which many people may not readily realize.

Why We Pay for Convenience

The bad economy hasn’t stopped us from paying convenience fees, which poses an important question – what would you pay for convenience?

8 Great Back-to-School Deals

Free and cheap stuff for back-to-school shoppers.

The Worst Tourist Attractions in America

Don’t let your family drag you to these places unless you want to waste time, money… and brain cells.

Surviving With Bad Credit or No Credit

Americans are facing their own credit crunch as cardholders feel the sting of bad credit scores. Here’s a guide to surviving through bad credit or no credit at all.

4 Fancy Cell Phone Chargers

There are some cool new aftermarket cell phone chargers out there. But are they really worth the money?

School-Supply Savings for Teachers

Kids and parents aren’t the only ones looking for back-to-school savings. Educators need to minimize the out-of-pocket expenses associated with going back to school too.

Extreme Real Estate: Buy a Camp!

Sprawling compounds in beautiful upstate New York are available for the nature lover in all of us. Here, we've gathered some great listings available now.

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mortgages

4 Problems That Could Ruin Your Mortgage

2:51 pm, July 28, 2010

Even consumers with good credit may find themselves out on the sidewalk if any of these last-minute mortgage loan application snafus pop up.

kids

Bank Takes on Financial Literacy for Teens

2:25 pm, July 28, 2010

Capital One is stepping up to the plate for three high schools to educate kids on the basics of money management. Other banks aren’t far behind.

real estate

Why Only Some Housing Markets Are Improving

2:00 pm, July 28, 2010

The latest report on home prices confirms that real estate is all about timing and location.

deals & steals

Banking Deals of the Week: July 28

1:12 pm, July 28, 2010

Finding good bank deals these days isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity.

retirement

Retirees Finance New Careers With 401(k)s

1:08 pm, July 28, 2010

Retirees are increasingly tapping retirement savings to launch their new businesses.

kids

The Best State for Kids: New Hampshire

12:37 pm, July 28, 2010

A look at nationwide poverty rates, teen birth rates and other statistics have given New Hampshire a place at the top.

health alert

Sitting Shortens Life Span

11:21 am, July 28, 2010

A new study shows that sitting for long periods puts you at a higher risk for death … no matter how fit you are.

wheels

GM, Nissan Battle for Electric Car Customers

11:05 am, July 28, 2010

Electric cars used to be expensive niche vehicles for celebrities. Now, Nissan and GM are competing to sell their electric cars to middle-class America.

stocks

Understanding Earnings Season

10:28 am, July 28, 2010

How do strong earnings make shareholders richer? Earnings season can be hard to understand, so here's a guide.

convenience

Why We Pay for Convenience

7:00 am, July 28, 2010

The bad economy hasn’t stopped us from paying convenience fees, which poses an important question – what would you pay for convenience?

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The iPhone 4: What's New?

Apple unveiled their long awaited iPhone 4 today. Here is a break down of the cool features they've added to the phone and the ones they should have.

Keep Online Bill Payments Secure

A new ComScore study shows that the drawbacks to online payments — and there aren’t many — usually come down to security.

8 Cool Summer Camps

Specialized summer camps can make for an exciting summer for any kid.

10 Job Paths, No 4-Year Degree

Could you find a great job with technical training or an associate’s degree? You probably could, if you choose the right career.

Should You Adjust Your 401(k) Now?

Stock market volatility can make investors want to jump ship into bonds. Is shifting around your 401(k) funds a good idea?

Is BP Paying for Small Biz Damages?

One Gulf state wants access to BP’s claims database as loss of income and property damage claims as a result of the recent oil spill continue to rise.