June, 2009

If You Lose Your Job, Your Bills Could Still Be Covered

Lots of us are worried about job security these days. But retailers and service purveyors still want you to open your wallet. So they're willing to provide some peace of mind: Many are offering special guarantees to help buyers cover their payments if they later lose their job. Read more about If You Lose Your ...

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Consumers Opt For Debit Over Credit Cards

Americans are now spending more money with debit cards than with credit cards, but the fraud protections for the two types of cards aren't necessarily the same. Some consumer advocates say they should be.» E-Mail This     » Add to Del.icio.us Read more about Consumers Opt For Debit Over Credit Cards...

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Ten Things You Should Do When You Get Laid Off

Overall, the worst of the economic recession may be over in terms of unemployment. If it isn’t, or even if it is, many companies are still struggling as they find ways to cut costs. The next expense that might be cut could be your job. If you receive the pink slip after missing the signs ...

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Newspaper Holds Sanford Hostage Over Mistress E-mail

Mark Sanford mistress photo not yet available South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford is back from Argentina with some big news. He was definitely there to recharge his batteries after all of his struggles with the state legislature. But as all of America now knows, he wasn’t there just to cruise the coastline. He was cruising for ...

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Common Car-Dealer Tricks

When I bought my used Mini Cooper in April, things didn’t go exactly as I’d planned. Part of this was because I hadn’t done enough research. But a lot of it was because the dealer had some tricks up its sleeve and I did not. At Car and Driver, Jared Gall has compiled a list of ...

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