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Can the Nationwide Drought Wind Up Costing You Money? — Dollars and Sense
The record-breaking heat that’s recently affected much of the country has resulted in soaring utility bills — and that may not be the only way it hits your wallet.
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Many Americans Will Cut Back on Vacation Spending This Year — Dollars and Sense
While travelers globally say they’ll spend more money on vacations this year than they did in 2011, the story is a bit different in the US — here, many people will actually shell out less.
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Consumers Could Soon Pay a Fee on Credit Card Transactions — Dollars and Sense
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New Bill Would Force Online Retailers to Collect Sales Tax — Dollars and Sense
Online shoppers often cite the convenience of purchasing items from web retailers like Amazon, but another perk to cyber shopping is that buyers often don’t have to pay sales tax.
Thanks to a congressional bill, though, that could soon change.
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Which Credit Card Companies Have the Best — And Worst — Customer Satisfaction Records? — Dollars and Sense
Before you sign up for a new credit card, wouldn’t it be great to know which companies have the happiest customers? Thanks to a new publicly-available complaint database, now you will — and much of the work has already been done for you.
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Study Shows Our Money Is Going… Not to Our Savings – Dollars and Sense
Many financial experts advise keeping at least three months of living expenses squirreled away in case of an emergency, but how many Americans actually do it?
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How Much Money Will a Bad Credit Score Cost You? — Dollars and Sense
Savvy consumers know having a higher credit score means getting a lower interest rate and paying less over the life of a loan — but how much less?
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Charitable Giving Up, But Still Less Than Pre-Recession Levels — Dollars and Sense
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How Much Are Americans Spending on Alcohol? — Dollars and Sense
There are many reasons why the idea behind prohibition not only failed miserably in this country, but has been long since buried deep in the American archives alongside slavery and the powdered wig.
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Is Saving Money Good for Your Health? — Dollars and Sense
Lots of people eat well and clock time at the gym to keep themselves healthy. But as it turns out, your well-being is tied to more than just your physical state.
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Ice Cream Trucks Running Low on Frozen Favorites — Dollars and Sense
One of the most familiar sights of summer is the neighborhood ice cream truck. But thanks to a shortage of many popular frozen treats made by Good Humor, you may not be seeing those trucks quite as often in the months to come.
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Brace Yourselves, Parents! The Cost of Raising a Child Just Went Up — Dollars and Sense
Pretty much everyone knows that raising a child is getting more and more expensive. But did you know that the cost of doing so went up $8,000 in just one year?