Injury or infection caused by medical treatment is one of the leading causes of death in the US. In fact, most of us will experience...
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Take Steps to Lower Your Cell-Phone Bill Now
Even if you don’t keep a close eye on your cell-phone bill, you’ve still probably gotten the sinking feeling that it has increased over time....
The Bond-Fund Meltdown
Bonds are supposed to be steady, reliable, even boring investments—but they’ve created plenty of drama this year. The Bloomberg US Aggregate bond index plunged 6%...
Gas Cards: Not The Best Way To Save
With gas prices hitting record highs, Americans are looking for ways to save at the pump. One possibility: A gas station co-branded credit card that...
Best Credit Cards for 2022
Prices and interest rates are rising fast, and consumers are facing a range of changes in 2022—does that mean they should change credit cards? Adding...
Car-Rental Insurance Traps
Car-rental companies just love to sell you insurance—even though most customers are already protected by their personal policies and/or credit card companies. Still, there are...
Home-Stretch Money Troubles
There is no good time to endure a major financial setback, but in or near retirement is an especially bad time. Whether it is medical...
The Financial Risk of Early Decision
Students who apply to a college for “early decision” and who are accepted commit to enrolling in that school. Problem: These commitments are made before...
15 Fuel-Saving Driving Strategies
The recent run-up in fuel prices is straining budgets and making some drivers wonder why they bought gas-guzzling SUVs and pickups. Choosing a fuel-efficient vehicle...
Best Places to Stash Your Cash Now
Lift-off! After punishing savers with two years of near-zero short-term interest rates, the Federal Reserve expects to hike its benchmark rate seven times in 2022...
Beware This Loan for Energy-Efficient Upgrades
The caller is promoting a program to help homeowners invest in efficiency upgrades. You can get a new furnace, roof or solar panels at no...
Avoid These Social Security Traps
How wise are your Social Security decisions? Social Security benefits account for approximately one of every three dollars received by US retirees, yet many Americans...
