California tops the list of US states promoting energy efficiency policies, programs and practices, according to the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy. Oregon, Connecticut, Vermont a...
US households could save 687,000 tons of paper every year if they switched from paper to electronic statements, researchers say. But while most consumers express interest in the concept of green ba...
Rank Date Peril Loss (millions) 2007 $ 1 Aug. 2005 Hurricane Katrina $41,100 $43,625 2 Aug. 1992 Hurricane Andrew 15,500 22,902 3 Sep. 2001 9-11 attacks 18,779 21,981 4 Jan. 1994 N...
It’s an enticing offer: a late model, low mileage car for a fraction of its retail value. But the offer is not what it seems-and consumers who respond can potentially lose far more than they hoped ...
Before you buy real estate, make sure you’re getting the most for your money. Chose mortgage bankers or mortgage brokers carefully. Get recommendations from neighbors and friends. Talk to experien...
Think you have all the information you need because you know your credit score? Think again. Those three-digit scores are important, but they’re just one of several numbers that can have a big impa...
Where lost luggage may go. How much will the airline reimburse me if it loses my luggage? The one thing you don’t need to experience on your summer vacation–assuming you’re lucky enough to...
The top 15 green-centric brands, according to Outlaw Consulting and the 21 to 29 year olds it surveyed: Whole Foods Trader Joe’s Toyota Honda Google Aveda Zipcar ...
New York State is cracking down on gas stations that charge consumers higher prices to pay with credit. Under state law in New York and nine other states, retailers are prohibited from surchargi...
Before you spend a cent to start a home-based business, ask yourself a question: Do you have a legitimate product or service to sell? Unless you can honestly answer yes, your dreams of earning extr...
About 25 percent of students who take out loans to attend college graduate with more than $25,000 in debt, statistics show. Borrowing levels vary by a number of factors, including the type of colle...
The Federal Trade Commission put telemarketers on notice this week that the end was near for several common but annoying automated direct marketing practices, including the use of prerecorded sale...
One thing is certain when kids go off to school: Grades are less important than safety. From getting on the bus to being bullied, there are plenty of potential problems, concedes Glenn R. Rosenberg...
Settling an old debt may help your conscience, but it won’t do anything to fix your credit or boost your credit score. But many consumers seem to think otherwise. Many agree under pressure from de...
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