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Getting a bump in pay seems great, but it also comes with an increase in responsibility. A recent survey proves Americans have a hard time unplugging.
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Everything You Need To Know About Amazon’s New Return Policy
Amazon's working to improve the shopping experience for customers, and their latest set of regulations makes it easier than ever before to return items.
This company is cashing in on our forgetfulness
It's frustrating to lose something, and Americans spend 2.5 days each year hunting for lost items. This company, however, will help you locate yours easily.
There Are More Job Openings In America Than Ever Before
Now's the time to apply for the job you've been trying to land. American companies are willing to hire. Are you the right candidate for the job?
Americans threw away $15 billion on overdraft fees last year
Americans have racked up billions—yes, billions—of dollars worth of overdraft charges. CFPB Director describes this as "troublesome."
Here’s how to spot a credit card skimmer at the gas pump
Thieves can use a device called a credit card skimmer to steal your information, and they can do it while you fill up your gas tank. Here's what to know.
Why you may not be seeing a raise anytime soon
More Americans are finding jobs, and the unemployment rate is at a 16-year low. But, is their pay increasing as quickly as it should be?
7 tips on how to protect yourself from this scam that targets home buyers
Buying your first home can be stressful, and even downright scary. You try so hard to be careful about everything involved in the house buying process, from meeting every appointment and deadline to reading the fine print before signing. Every…
Love to Fly? A projected pilot shortage means there are lots of job openings
Love flying the friendly skies? Maybe you should consider getting your pilot’s license—a pilot job shortage is projected to seriously shock the aviation industry in the next two decades. As air travel continues to grow, employment as a pilot is…
NASA has a job opening for a planetary protection officer—and it pays six figures
Sometimes the truth is stranger than fiction. NASA has a real job opening that involves fighting aliens. The technical name for the position, which pays a salary above $100,000, is Planetary Protection Officer. It’s the officer’s responsibility to protect Earth…
This company plans to sell clothes out of a vending machine
Uniqlo announced plans to put vending machines that house jackets and more in major airports. Now, that's shopping made easy!
Another reason to kick the habit: A new study says you earn less money as a smoker
If you’re a smoker looking for another reason to quit, you can add reduced income to your list of incentives to kick the habit. According to a study published recently by JAMA Internal Medicine, smokers were less likely become employed…
Sears Will Sell Kenmore Appliances On Amazon
After announcing the closing of 300 stores earlier this year, Sears has decided to start selling Kenmore appliances on Amazon.
This bride must pay $1 million for trashing a photographer’s reputation
When Neely and Andrew Moldovan got married in 2014, they were not happy with their wedding photographer. The Dallas couple claimed that the photographer, Andrea Polito, was withholding images from their special day unless they agreed to pay a $125…
New Carjojo Service Will Negotiate The Price Of A Vehicle So You Don’t Have To
Most people hate haggling over the price of a new car. That's where Carjojo steps in. It's a service that negotiates on the price of a car on your behalf.
This app can help you stop wasting your money on bad wine
Don't know much about wine? Not to worry! The Vivino App makes it easy to choose a bottle you'll love. It's like having a wine expert in your pocket!
This Is Why In-N-Out Pays Its Employees So Well
Not only is the fast food establishment praised for its delicious, Instagram-worthy foods, but it's also in the spotlight for how much it pays its workers.
Man builds stairs for park after city council receives $65,000 estimate
Adi Astl, a retired mechanic living in Etobicoke, Ontario, heard that the city planned to spend $65,000 for a set of park stairs.
You Might Be Entitled To Money From These 6 Class-Action Lawsuits
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Jeff Bezos briefly surpasses Bill Gates as the world’s richest man
There’s rich and then there’s Bill Gates and Jeff Bezos rich. The two billionaires are currently neck-and-neck for the title of “world’s richest man.” Microsoft founder Gates, who previously held the title, was briefly surpassed by Amazon CEO Bezos when…
Job alert—you could work for William, Kate and Harry
Attention fans of the British royal family, communications professionals and anyone who’s ever wanted to work at a real life palace: time to update your resume and iron your interviewing outfit. Kate, William and Harry are hiring. The job in…
How the latest Airbnb phishing scam works
The latest Airbnb scam is scary, because it has left travelers stranded in foreign countries with large sums of money missing and no place to stay.
Study finds paying someone to do household chores can make you happier
They say "money can't buy you happiness," but some new scientific research suggests that's not entirely true. Spending money on things that give you extra time has a strong link to happiness.
Malware Was Caught Spying On Mac Computer Users
Mac users typically think they're immune to malware. But a new strain used for spying reminds us even Macs can be compromised.
For $74,000 an hour you can rent this luxury jet
The Dream Jet is a flying hotel like no other. It's part airplane, part luxury apartment, and it'll be available in 2018.
Social Security Administration Gives Fraud Warning
The Social Security Administration is warning that schemers are impersonating government agents with calls from this area code.
Why $5 billion in private student loan debt may be wiped away
The devil’s in the details. Thousands of people might have their student loan debt may be wiped away forever—all because of missing or incorrect paperwork. The New York Times reported this week on a complicated legal battle between students and creditors. The…
Frontier Airlines is doubling in size—Here’s where their new routes can take you
Ultra-low cost carrier Frontier Airlines is doubling in size. The expansion, announced Tuesday, will add 21 new cities and 85 new routes to the airline’s network. By the summer of 2018, Frontier will operate 314 non-stop flights. That’s double what…
Why foreigners are buying U.S. homes at record levels
Foreigners are getting serious about “Buying American” real estate. The National Association of Realtors released a report Tuesday that said foreign buyers and recent immigrants spent an estimated $153 billion on American properties in the year ending March 2017. That…
Doggy DNA companies are booming right now
Companies like 23andMe help people learn about their genetic makeup, but now investors are backing a spin on the trend: genetic testing for dogs. Startup Embark Veterinary allows pet owners, vets and breeders to learn about the ancestry and disease…
HomeGoods reps finally reveal details about their spin-off store, Homesense
As if HomeGoods wasn't enough on its own, shoppers will soon have a new place to indulge: a spin-off store called Homesense.
Honda is recalling 1.2 million vehicles for flaming batteries
Honda is hitting its U.S. customers with yet another recall—this time over flaming batteries. The vehicles were made between 2013 and 2016.
Samsung wants to make your TV look like a framed piece of art
TVs are boring. It wasn’t that long ago that we were all upgrading from tubes to flat panels, from square to wide screens. Every year brought bigger and thinner models with higher resolutions. Today, we’ve plateaued. Manufacturers have tried to…
Visa wants businesses to get rid of cash
Visa wants us all to quit using cash. That's why they're shelling out $500,000 to help 50 small restaurants upgrade their payment systems and go cashless.
Why RV sales are at an all-time high
In the ultra-modern age of virtual reality, online shopping and hot yoga, the old-school pastime of RV touring just happens to be booming. Sales of recreational vehicles are at genuinely never-before-seen record levels. And buyers are getting younger. The RV…
Verizon data breach: How to protect yourself
Some bad news this week for Verizon customers: The company confirmed Wednesday that the personal information of 6 million customers leaked online.
It’s true: Student loan debt means fewer young people are buying houses
College grads have claimed for years that they were putting off buying a home because of student debt. Now, there’s strong proof that their loans really have pulled down homeownership rates. About 32% of those in their 20s owned a…
This new study found that 44 million people have a side job
Feel like every day you're hustling, hustling? Yeah, you and 44 million other people. That's how many Americans report having a side hustle.
This map shows how much you have to earn to afford rent in every state
You may have heard that you shouldn’t spend more than one-third of your income on rent. Unfortunately, rising rent costs often make that unrealistic.
Denim retailer True Religion is closing 27 stores after filing for bankruptcy
Earlier this week, denim designer and retailer True Religion filed for bankruptcy. They now plan to close at least 27 stores.
Target Says goodbye to fashion lines Merona and Mossimo
Target is revamping its merchandise lineup, meaning some of the brands we've grown to know and love will disappear from stores.
These are the stores Rue 21 is closing
Like many other fashion retailers, Rue 21 recently filed for bankruptcy protection. The decision came after the company announced it would close 400 stores.
These scammers tried to use counterfeit money at Victoria’s Secret and failed
In today's episode of "World's Dumbest Criminals," two scammers attempted to use counterfeit money to scam Victoria's Secret and got caught.
This app helps you find paying side gigs in your city
With more people taking on side jobs, Shiftgigs is helping connect people with the gigs they're looking for through an easy-to-use mobile app.
How ‘Basic Economy’ airfares can actually cost you more money
If you were thinking about booking a basic economy ticket to save money on your next flight, you might want to think again.
Honest Company might owe you money if you purchased any of these products
If you purchased something from Jessica Alba's the Honest Company, you might be entitled to a cash payout, thanks to their lawsuit settlement.
Facebook wants to help you find free wifi
Facebook can now tell you where to find the nearest wifi. The company is rolling out Find Wi-Fi to iPhone and Android devices around the world. This feature lets people search for places that have free or public internet based…
You could be eligible for money from a $45M class-action battery settlement
Did you buy a laptop, cordless power tool or camcorder between 2000-2011? If so, you could be eligible for money from a $44.95 million settlement.
You might struggle to find the candy and tanning oil at your local CVS
The next time you visit your local CVS for some candy or tanning oil, you might find yourself spending a whole lot more time searching.
People really, really love eating at Olive Garden
Darden Restaurants, the owner of the popular Italian restaurant chain, reported a healthy jump in sales in its most recent quarter.