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Cell phones can be expensive, and cell phone billing methods can be confusing. What would you do if your cell bill arrived, and it was more than 200 pages long and totaled more than $1,400?
Is there a deal to be had by buying at government auctions? Our bargain-hunting money reporter Stacy Johnson went to find out, and filed this report.
According to some industry websites, 3 out of 4 frequent flier miles are never redeemed. Part of the reason is that many people fly different airlines, so they don't accumulate enough miles in any one for a free trip,
There are now almost 50 million Americans without health insurance. But even for those who do have coverage, collecting on it can sometimes be frustrating.
You have heard that travel agents get big discounts when they travel. If true, maybe you should become one before you hit the road this summer.
Getting a driver's license is a coming-of-age for many kids. It's their ticket to freedom, no longer having to rely on family and friends to get around. But there’s a price to be paid for freedom: high insurance rates.
You've heard the old saying... it can’t hurt to ask... And when it comes to your credit card interest rate, just asking the bank to lower your rate could save you hundreds, even thousands of dollars.
You've seen the offers... 0% interest if you transfer your credit card balance to a new card. But have you ever considered borrowing at zero and earning money on the bank's with the bank's money?
If you're going to hire people to work around your house, how do you find the best help? Asking your friends for referrals is a good idea, but an even better one might be to ask everyone in town.
Hiring a licensed contractor for your next home improvement project should assure you that they’re honest and competent. The problem is making sure they’re actually licensed contractors.
Nationwide, home prices are expected to decline this year: Bad news for both builders and home owners. But as with many dark clouds, this one has a silver lining.
Want a better credit rating? The usual way to get one is to pay off debts... but some people are now doing something different: piggybacking on someone else's score to make theirs look better.
Cellular plans can be complicated and costly. But there are simple ways to save. For example, you can use dial-around services to call long distance...even internationally for less than 5 cents a minute.
By the time a police car hits the auction block, it's often got a hundred thousand miles on it. But it's cheap, it's fast and it's built to last. Are used police cars a steal?
You write a check, the money leaves the account the next day. But you deposit a check, it could be a week before you get the credit. Is it fair? Uncle Sam seems to think so.
If you’ve noticed more banks in your neighborhood, but fewer names, you’re seeing the results of mergers in the banking business. But with fewer banks competing for your business, does that mean higher fees ahead?
In these days of soaring gas prices, you may be tempted to switch from premium to regular gas. A good way to save money, or something penny-wise but pound foolish? Money reporter Stacy Johnson files this premium report.
Everyone has a horror story about customer service. The clerk rolled her eyes at you. You had to bag your own groceries. It used to be the exception and not the rule. Well, there’s a growing trend in American business that claims to be putting the customer first. Money reporter Stacy Johnson explains…
âBuy staw hats in winter.â It means buying things out of season can save you money. As it turns out, for every shopping spree, thereâs a season. Today money reporter Stacy Johnson takes us on a tour of the calendar to see when youâll find the best bargains.
With the cost of energy skyrocketing, many people are turning to things like solar to shave their power bills. But you donât have to spend 10s of thousands of dollars to make a difference. Money reporter Stacy Johnson explains how little things can make a big difference.
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