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Taxi Cab Confessions
Money and Your Mind

Taxi Cab Confessions

How the new taxi credit card machines get you to hail a cab more often -- and tip better, too.

Nov 13 2009  |  Topics: DealsEconomyBudgetingFees
Layaway for the Holidays: Should You Sign On?
Deal of the Day

Layaway for the Holidays: Should You Sign On?

With credit card rates high, retailers push layaway. Five factors to consider.

Nov 5 2009  |  Topics: DealsConsumerBusinessRetailer
How Much Are Credit-Card Perks Really Worth?
Consumer Action

How Much Are Credit-Card Perks Really Worth?

We vet six common benefits and list the savings -- and the catch.

Nov 4 2009  |  Topics: DealsCredit ScoreConsumerPersonal Finance
Why Your Brain Wants to Waste That Gift Card
Money and Your Mind

Why Your Brain Wants to Waste That Gift Card

A law will extend expiration dates, but psychology says it could hurt shoppers.

Oct 9 2009  |  Topics: DealsConsumerFees
Deal of the Day

Which Teen Financial Products Make the Grade?

New accounts for young people can help teach them to manage their money.

Sep 9 2009  |  Topics: DealsConsumerFeesPersonal Finance
Deal of the Day

Keep the Miles: Why Airline Cards Aren't Worth It

Many miles-earning cards cost you more to earn less.

Topics: TravelConsumerAirline
Deal of the Day

Are You Missing Savings by Paying With Plastic?

More stores are giving discounts if you pay with cash. What you need to know.

Topics: DealsRetailerFees
Deal of the Day

4 Consumer-Friendly Credit Cards

These credit cards offer consumer protections, as well as some nice perks.

Deal of the Day

Getting the Most Out of College Rewards Cards

Use these cards to sock away money for tuition -- just know the pitfalls first.

Deal of the Day

Card Issuers: How Can We Make You Go Away?

AmEx, Chase and Citibank try to get customers to close accounts.

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