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Shopping Insider: Online Labor Day Deals

How to get the best steals and deals, for people who take their shopping seriously

The Labor Day holiday is once again upon us. If you plan to take a…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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5 Things You Should Know If Your Bank Fails

2010 may bring more bank collapses than last year. Here's how to protect your money

Through June of this year, 118 banks have failed—and have been taken over by the…

By John Simons

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Shopping Insider: Are You Addicted to Spending?

How to get the best steals and deals, for people who take their shopping seriously

Do you like to shop a little too much? Occasionally treating yourself to something…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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Money Basics: How to Handle a Bank Error

Lessons on the fundamentals of personal finance and money management

A bank error can take days, sometimes weeks, to resolve. Here are the steps you…

By Sheiresa Ngo

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Economista: 5 Secrets to Getting Free Phone Service

Don't renew your phone contract without negotiating for the best possible deal

Just because a phone provider offers one and two-year-contracts doesn’t mean you can’t ask for…

By Renita Burns

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Shopping Insider: 5 Web Sources for Back-to-School Deals

How to get the best steals and deals, for people who take their shopping seriously

Summer will soon be coming to a close. It’s almost time to stay up late…

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The American Medical Association announced in June that 20% of medical claims are processed inaccurately by health insurers. Medical billing advocates say the number is even higher.

Fight Medical Billing Errors

Failure to look at bills closely could cost you thousands. Here's how to protect yourself.

When Beverly Browning of Mesa, Arizona, checked into a hospital for a biopsy in 2003,…

By Tamara E. Holmes

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What the Future Holds for Consumers

In 40 years, �the customer is always right� will be more than a catchphrase

I remember how excited my husband and I were when we first ordered groceries online.…

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Cutting Edge: The Science of Booking Last-Minute Flights

It�s good to wait, but not too late

When looking for cheap flights, when is too late, well, too late?

By Renita Burns

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Help! I Can’t Open a Checking Account!

3 ways to get your check-writing privileges restored

If you’ve been reported to a consumer checking history database such as ChexSystems, you won’t…

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