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- Is synthetic engine oil better than conventional for your car?
The safe answer, of course, is to read your car's owner's manual and follow the automaker's directions. But there's more.
Ten super (natural) Ghostbusters collectiblesThe Ghostbusters reboot won't hit theaters until July 15, but we've already seen a parade of celebratory merchandise, from lean, mean action figures to slime green junk food. No matter how you feel about the new film, it's a great time to be a Ghostbusters fan.
Understanding free credit score servicesFree services calculate your credit scores based on proprietary scores from the major credit reporting bureaus. You have hundreds of scores, and they can vary by which model is used and which credit reporting agency provided the data.
How to budget without credit cardsCredit cards can be useful tools, but some prefer to go without the hassle of credit cards entirely. Two families chose to go without credit cards and have found their budgets are easier to manage because of it.
Five reasons to take the fast track when paying off student loansPaying an extra $100 on your student loan bill each month could save you thousands of dollars in interest and free up funds to save for retirement or a down payment on a house.
How to manage money as a seasonal businessOperating a seasonal business and up-and-down cash flow can be tricky, but there are steps you can take to be sure you always have a little extra money in the off-season.
Six hidden costs of being in a wedding partyAttending weddings can be expensive, especially if you're part of the wedding party. Here are a few ways to save if you've been selected as bridesmaid or groomsman.
That hoverboard you got for Christmas is a fire hazardThe hoverboard is being recalled by 10 firms because its lithium-ion batteries could overheat and catch on fire.
- Moving recurring payments on credit cards is the worst. Here’s how to deal.
Right now, there’s no quick and easy way to move recurring charges from one card to another, and that’s a problem.
A new way to file financial aid complaintsA new Federal Student Aid Feedback System allows students to give the Department of Education feedback about the FAFSA, student debt relief companies, and more.
Four surprising things about cell phone insuranceCell phone insurance may not be as good a deal as you might think. Here are four things to consider when choosing a cell phone insurance payment.
How to take over a family business without ruining relationshipsTaking over a family business combines two of the most important parts of our lives — family and work — in a potentially volatile process that can affect relationships and keep the transition from being as smooth as it could be.
Lower federal student loan rates kicked in for 2016/2017 school yearIf you’re taking out a student loan for the upcoming school year, you will pay slightly less interest than if you had borrowed last year.
Eight ways to fund your study abroadIf you are considering studying abroad, make sure you exhaust opportunities for funding. Here are eight suggestions of where to look for funds.
Mortgage rates near all-time lows; refinancing applications surgeMortgage rates on 30-year terms are near all-time lows while 15-year home loans are now below 3 percent, according to a survey of major national lenders.
What to splurge (and skimp) on for back-to-schoolWhen shopping for back-to-school supplies, there are some items that are worth spending a little more money on than others. Here's a list of when to splurge and save when preparing for school.
Will Prime Day redeem itself in 2016? Amazon hopes so.After a hyped-up announcement in 2015 declaring its first annual Prime Day sale to be "better than Black Friday," Amazon fell completely flat. Can the online retail giant make it up to consumers on July 12, 2016?
Household debt ticked upward at start of 2016, but credit card balances fellHousehold credit card debt has dropped an average of 2 percent during the first quarter of every year for the past 13 years.
Mortgage refinance options for people with bad creditThose with low credit may still qualify for Federal Housing Administration programs that will help them take advantage of low mortgage interest rates.
- Amazon Small and Light packages get cheaper
Amazon hopes to attract more merchants from China with the new Small and Light shipping program.
