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Beware of 'gray charges' on your credit cardsOne in three credit card holders is being charged for an unwanted product or service. Average cost of a 'gray charge' is $61.
Cadillac concept car – Elmiraj – points to next ultra-luxury modelCadillac concept car, unveiled at Pebble Beach, Calif., is built on underpinnings of a full-sized sedan under development. If the new two-door Cadillac concept car goes into production, it would mark Cadillac's reentry into the large luxury performance market.
Is the 401(k) plan a fraud?A recent article claims that saving for a comfortable retirement with a 401(k) plan is impossible. There are pitfalls, including hidden fees, but just because saving for retirement can be tricky doesn't mean it's a scam.
Point of no returns? Stores are tracking your return merchandise history.In order to prevent return fraud, retailers are collecting data to create 'return profiles' of customers. In some cases, customers could be shut out from returning merchandise.
Stocks fall to end worst week for Dow this yearStocks dropped on Wall Street Friday, ending what was the worst week of the year for the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Stocks had a decent start in the first half of the week, but investors were hit hard in the last three days.
Next up for Audi: a plug-in hybrid carAudi may be coming around to the idea of electric propulsion. The car-maker will roll out a plug-in hybrid model, the A3 e-tron, next year.
Is the American dream dead?Not everyone can take out a mortgage to buy a home, but the American dream is still attainable for the vast majority of Americans, Hamm says. How do you get your finances into good enough shape to buy a house? Hamm walks readers through the road to homeownership.
Post-DOMA: Where do same-sex couples stand?It depends on where a couple lives. Some states continue to not recognize same-sex marriage, meaning couples married legally in other states who move elsewhere may have to file federal taxes separately.
Save $263 a year by unlocking your Android phoneAn Android app called Locket pays users a penny each time they swipe to unlock their phones. Bonebright reviews the app and tells readers how to save money, too.
Stocks drop on warnings from Wal-Mart, Cisco SystemsStocks fell on Wall Street Thursday after two major companies issued warnings of slower sales. Concern that the Federal Reserve will soon start withdrawing its support for the economy also sent stocks lower.
Iams food recall affects dog, cat food nationwide. Eukanuba, too.Iams food recall includes several lots of dry pet food sold to US retailers. Eukanuba dog food is also included in the Iams food recall.
IBM purchases Israeli cybersecurity companyIBM announced its purchase of Trusteer, a company that helps protect organizations against security breaches.
Why Congress' gridlock paralyzes democracy, not governmentA divided Congress has only signed 15 bills into law in the last year. The result? Democracy — but not government — has been paralyzed, Reich says.
Outfit your car from dash to trunk: Deals on bike racks, GPS, and more.Don't shell out money on accessories for your car. Carlozo finds readers the best deals on bike racks, DVR camcorders, floor mats, and more this week.
- Schindler's list verification letter sells for $122,000
Schlindler's list began with a letter Oskar Schindler signed that paved the way for the rescue of more than 1,000 Jewish factory workers. The letter was sold at auction Wednesday for $122,000.
You've found your dream home. Should you rent or buy?It depends on a number of factors — your credit history, your insurance, the area you're looking at. Hamm says renting is not a throwaway.
Hyundai recall: 260,000 vehicles with corrosion, axle problemsHyundai recall of 260,000 vehicles involves two separate issues with corrosion and axle alignment. So far, no accidents or injuries have been reported as a result of the Hyundai recall.
Aston Martin launches training program for race car enthusiastsUnder the program, which will be launched in the next couple of weeks, complete novices can train with Aston Martin and receive a National B racing license.
New $100 bills: Why 30 million were destroyedNew $100 bills: Fancy new $100 bills are on their way! But a printing error forced the Federal Reserve to destroy $3 billion worth of the new bills.
Cisco layoffs: Uncertain demand drives job cutsCisco layoffs: The company continues to trim jobs and consumer businesses to reduce costs. With the Cisco layoffs, the company is now focused on increasing sales of software and equipment to datacenters.
