Put Together Your Hurricane Survival Kit

Plenty of websites offer comprehensive survival kits for hurricane season, but you can do it yourself without spending too much.

The Worst Federal Agencies to Work For

A new survey ranks the major federal agencies by employee satisfaction. You might want to think twice before working at any of the ones on this list.

CubeCheck: The Yelp for Employers

Cubecheck.com lets users anonymously review the company they work for so that future employees know what to expect if they take a job offer.

Traveling with Kids: How to Deal

Do you find traveling with kids to be daunting? Keep clicking for a list of helpful hints, essential items and fun games to keep everyone entertained.

Urban Flight: America's Dying Cities

When times get tough, the tough get going. As the recession persists, more Americans are fleeing these industrial cities.

Apple Shows Off New iPods, TV

Steve Jobs introduced new iPods and a revamped Apple TV, among other things, in a highly-anticipated press conference Tuesday.

Staging Your Home To Sell

Home staging can help you sell your house quickly. Here's what to do to prepare your home for a showing.

Terrible Scams Targeting Kids

Scammers tend to target children and teenagers less than adults, but there are still some risky scams that parents and their children should avoid.

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SonyEricsson's New/Old Android Phone

2:00 pm, September 03, 2010

Contributor Gary Krakow looks at AT&T's just-released SonyEricsson Xperia X10 smartphone.

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More Democrats Resist Tax Increases on the Rich

1:15 pm, September 03, 2010

Lawmakers and the Obama administration consider ways to boost the economy and increase the speed of an anemic recovery. Will tax cuts get cut?

family

Family Health Insurance Costs On the Rise

1:00 pm, September 03, 2010

Americans are paying more to insure their families, thanks to higher premiums, deductibles and a decrease in cost-sharing by employers.

 

The Fall of the Checkbook

1:00 pm, September 03, 2010

Checks have lost their popularity as a payment method, but don’t throw out your checkbook just yet.

charity

Men’s Wearhouse Holds Suit Drive to Aid Homeless Men

12:30 pm, September 03, 2010

banks

Banks Look to Hike Fees, Customers Strike Back

11:41 am, September 03, 2010

Big banks need to start showing customers respect, as debit card users continue voicing their outrage at hefty overdraft fees.

mortgages

Friday Q&A: 20- or 30-Year Mortgage?

10:48 am, September 03, 2010

When comparing a 20- versus 30-month mortgage, it's hard to decipher which deal is best. Here, the cold, hard numbers.

wheels

Weighing Labor Day Car Loans

10:09 am, September 03, 2010

Labor Day weekend is a great time to shop, but with so many appealing loan options to choose from, which term is right for you?

insurance

Put Together Your Hurricane Survival Kit

9:22 am, September 03, 2010

Plenty of websites offer comprehensive survival kits for hurricane season, but you can do it yourself without spending too much.

mortgages

Mortgage Length: Should You Keep It Short?

9:02 am, September 03, 2010

If you can shoulder the monthly payments, big financial rewards await. But is a 15-year mortgage better for you?

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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.