Saving + Spending
  • Here's Why More Stores Are Refusing to Take Cash

    By Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation

    We’ve been talking about society’s transition to a cashless society for a long time, but it begs an important question: Can stores and other retail establishments refuse to take your dollars and...

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    Why Raiding Your Kids' 529 College Savings Plan Is a Bad Idea

    By Kelli B. Grant, CNBC

    Cringe-worthy as it is to dip into your kid's piggy bank, it's probably the nicer financial move compared to raiding his or her 529 college savings account. Nearly half of parents with college...

  • 9 Best Laptops for $500 or Less

    By Emily Shah, The Fiscal Times

    Laptops have become the choice computer for college students, business people on the go and even families at home. The Vaio Z has a battery life upwards of 22 hours; the Samsung Notebook 9 weighs...

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    Here's the One Thing That's Keeping the Economy Out of Recession

    By Jeff Cox, CNBC

    While 2016's anemic growth level isn't an automatic disqualifier for an interest rate increase, the bar just got a little higher. Friday's gross domestic product reading fell below even the dimming...

  • New restrictions on credit cards are leading companies to find new loopholes.

    The Best Credit Cards for Back-to-School Shopping

    One way to ease the sting of back-to-school shopping is to use a credit card that rewards you for your spending spree. The value of reward bonuses has fallen slightly since last year, but they’re...