Translating Real Estate Listings

Just because a home is advertised as “remodeled” and “charming” doesn’t mean it really is either of those.

The Shift: Americans Pick Debit Over Credit

A new study indicates there have been major changes in our credit habits thanks to the Great Recession, regulations and a new type of consumer.

Hot Job: On-Air Talent for WWE

Looking for a job? Here's a cool opportunity that just might be a great new start for the right person.

10 Scams Targeting Seniors

With more ways than ever to gather personal information about a person, seniors are still easy targets for some scam artists.

The Real Cost of Adoption

How much exactly does it cost to adopt a child? MainStreet crunches the numbers.

5 Disaster-Proof Real Estate Destinations

Buying real estate in Wyoming or Palau is the best way to avoid tropical storms and the like.

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73% of U.S. Web Users Suffer Cybercrime

1:30 pm, September 08, 2010

According to a new study, the U.S. has the third highest cybercrime rate in the world. How can you avoid being a victim?

banks

Deposit Trends Benefit Banks

1:00 pm, September 08, 2010

The low rate environment has led deposit balances to decline this year.

CDs

CD Rate Trends This Week: Sept. 8

11:50 am, September 08, 2010

Rate watchers couldn’t have been too happy about the last week's economic numbers, and how those numbers may weigh down CD rates.

credit cards

The Best Prepaid Debit Cards

11:40 am, September 08, 2010

Prepaid cards are becoming more popular, despite some inherent drawbacks. MainStreet suggests the cards that are a cut above the rest.

obama

Health Plan Attack Ad Misses Some Facts

10:36 am, September 08, 2010

As elections draw near, republicans and their allies are taking to the airwaves to attack Obama's sweeping healthcare reform.

credit cards

New Credit Card Options for College Kids

9:56 am, September 08, 2010

With the CARD act in place, parents looking to protect their college students will have more credit card options this fall.

real estate

Translating Real Estate Listings

7:00 am, September 08, 2010

Just because a home is advertised as “remodeled” and “charming” doesn’t mean it really is either of those.

credit cards

The Shift: Americans Pick Debit Over Credit

7:00 am, September 08, 2010

A new study indicates there have been major changes in our credit habits thanks to the Great Recession, regulations and a new type of consumer.

cell phones

High School Institutes ‘No-Tech Tuesdays’

5:37 pm, September 07, 2010

A private school in Connecticut is testing a weekly moratorium on the use of electronics.

gadgets

Apple's Big iPad Push

4:04 pm, September 07, 2010

Talk that Apple is ramping up iPad production would make sense, and could make life more difficult for tablet rivals such as Google and HP.

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The Hidden Dangers of Posting Web Pics

One site is trying to spread the word – your TwitPics may be betraying you.

Are There Any Safe Investments Left?

Investors and analysts are speculating that bonds may no longer be a good investment. But where should average folks put their money?

Why Your Kid Loves Silly Bandz

MainStreet explains why kids pressure their parents for the latest toys, from expensive TMX Elmos to 20-cent Silly Bandz.

Avoiding College Identity Theft

College students are a high-risk group when it comes to identity theft. MainStreet offers the following tips to minimize exposure.

Boomers Feel Recession Burden, Blame

Baby Boomers have undoubtedly been hit hard by the recession, but they might be making things worse for all of us.

Reviving America's Dead Malls

Malls as we know them are dying off, and they’re being replaced by something much different.