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  • Should a credit report be used in the hiring process?

    Mon, Jun 17, 2013 2:00 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    These 10 states now ban employers from pulling a prospective employee's credit report.

  • What is the best travel rewards credit card?

    Wed, Jun 12, 2013 1:08 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    The Barclay Arrival World MasterCard combines the benefits of a traditional travel rewards card with the flexibility of a cashback card.

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  • Do advanced college degrees pay off?

    Tue, Jun 11, 2013 8:40 AM by Josie Hollingsworth

    The costs of post-grad degrees mean they don't always provide the best return on investment. Even comfortable starting salaries — like those earned by lawyers and doctors — can still leave a student debt that requires years to pay off.

  • 80 years without the gold standard

    Wed, Jun 05, 2013 8:00 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    On June 5, 1933, FDR took the United States off the gold standard.

  • Free summer events at National Wildlife Refuges

    Tue, Jun 04, 2013 1:03 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Summer vacations don’t have to be expensive. The National Wildlife Refuge System is offering fun and free activities all summer.

  • Lower fuel prices aren't a boon to the economy

    Mon, Jun 03, 2013 5:30 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    When gas prices drop, most Americans don’t increase their discretionary spending.

  • LevelUp app saves money at restaurants and markets

    Mon, Jun 03, 2013 12:46 PM by Robin Shreeves

    The smartphone app offers discounts to local business and makes paying easy.

  • June 2013's coupons for organic and natural products

    Sat, Jun 01, 2013 4:44 PM by Robin Shreeves

    If you’re planning a summer barbeque, you’ll want to check out some of the coupons that can save you a little cash on a few things you’ll need.

  • Is college worth the money?

    Fri, May 31, 2013 1:32 PM by Tia Ghose, LiveScience

    More and more jobs require a college degree but more and more college students are accruing massive debt.

  • Who gets the tips at Starbucks? [Video]

    Wed, May 29, 2013 3:00 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Salaried managers want in on the tip action at Starbucks and baristas have filed a lawsuit in response.

  • Moms becoming top earners in the family

    Wed, May 29, 2013 6:03 AM by Jenn Savedge

    New research reveals that moms are now the primary breadwinners in 40 percent of American families.

  • Student loan debt nears $1 trillion

    Thu, May 23, 2013 2:00 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Student loan debt increased by $20 billion during the first quarter of 2013 and the total outstanding debt now sits at $986 billion.

  • Why I don't play the lottery

    Wed, May 22, 2013 12:22 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    Although an extra $600 million would be nice, I didn't even bother buying a ticket for last week's Powerball drawing.

  • Kids pitch Buffett, win Berkshire shares

    Tue, May 21, 2013 12:38 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby

    A group of kids had the opportunity of a lifetime, pitching their business ideas to billionaire Warren Buffett.

  • 15 great things you can get for free

    Fri, May 17, 2013 4:13 PM by Melissa Breyer

    Whoever said 'There's no such thing as a free lunch,' is just wrong.

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