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How Are Store Cards Different From General Credit Cards? 01/30/2019 07:00pm • It happens to just about everyone who visits a major retail store or website. You're ready to check out and are given an offer that's tough to refuse: a hefty discount if you immediately sign up for a store credit card. Chances are, you'll be tempted by the immediate bonus and might even sign up af 5 Items to Avoid Buying at Warehouse Clubs 01/29/2019 07:00pm • There are many great bargains to be found at your local warehouse club. You can almost always save money on gasoline, medications, tires, alcohol and gift cards while shopping at your neighborhood BJ's, Costco or Sam's Club. In fact, if you're going out to eat at a chain restaurant or considering ma Teen Jobs That Pay Well 01/29/2019 07:00pm • High-paying jobs for teens Food, clothes, video games and makeup account for much of the money teenagers spend, according to the fall 2018 Piper Jaffray Taking Stock with Teens survey of more than 8,600 American youth with an average age of 15.9 years. Some get cash from their parents, while others The Worst Credit Card Mistake You're Making Right Now 01/28/2019 07:00pm • It's really hard to pinpoint the very worst credit card mistake because there are so many options to consider. Getting a cash advance on your credit card? Yes, that's a bad one. Using your balance transfer card for new purchases? Don't do that one, either. Both of those mistakes might lead you into What Is the Carnivore Diet? 01/28/2019 07:00pm • Karen Foreman-Brown ate very few carbs for nearly a year. She and her husband, who were following the keto diet, filled their bellies with fat- and protein-rich items like brisket and brie, and their shopping carts with non-starchy vegetables like cauliflower and kale. They didn't consume cupcakes a Best unique Valentine's Day gifts under $50 01/27/2019 07:00pm • If you're usually the type to procrastinate on buying Valentine's Day gifts, you know the pain of shelling out for last-minute rose delivery or rushing out to buy chocolates in a heart-shaped box at a drastic markup. But if you start planning now -- and think outside the box -- you'll avoid last-min Data Doctors: Scanners for when the dreaded 'Check Engine' light is on 01/24/2019 08:25pm • Q: I’m shopping for an OBD-II port scanner for my car, but there are just too many options and prices. Any suggestions? A: Any vehicle built in or after 1996 has a small port, usually under the steering wheel, for diagnosing issues with the vehicle. The OBD-II (onboard diagnostics) port is not Tips when searching for a house to accommodate disabilities, special needs 01/22/2019 12:32am • WASHINGTON — When Molli Bishop began house hunting in 2017, her search was narrowed by a few specifics. She needed a home that had a bedroom on the main level. Some sort of covered parking was also at the top of her wishlist, as was a bathroom that could be modified to meet the needs of her you How to Avoid Shipping Charges at Your Favorite Stores 01/21/2019 07:00pm • Shipping charges are one of the most frustrating aspects of online shopping. You find the item you want at a good price, but once the shipping charges get tacked on, you find yourself paying more than planned. While some shipping fees are a nominal amount per order, even small charges add up over t Best sales for MLK Day weekend 2019 01/18/2019 08:40am • If you've recovered from the holidays and are starting to crawl out of shopping hibernation, Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a good opportunity to ease back into deal hunting. While MLK Day weekend is the first major sales weekend of the year, it's become a less major shopping event over the years, How to Get a Mortgage With Bad Credit 01/17/2019 07:00pm • You've found your dream home and made an offer. Now comes the hard part: getting a home loan to finalize the purchase. Applying for a mortgage means putting your finances, including your credit score, in the spotlight. A bad credit score could add an extra wrinkle or two to the mortgage approval pr How to Reshape Your Money Mindset 01/17/2019 07:00pm • If you often find yourself s pending money on products and services you don't really need and making poor financial decisions, now is the time to set realistic goals and take action. Maybe you often make impulse purchases. Perhaps you often spend more than you can afford. Or maybe you lack a well-ro 8 Stable Consumer Income Stocks to Buy Now 01/16/2019 07:00pm • Consumers drive the economy.As many economists like to point out, two-thirds of American gross domestic product comes from economic activity related to consumers. From everyday spending on groceries to discretionary expenses like a new TV, the success of the U.S. economy -- and in many ways, the sto Cooking for one? Michelin-star chef shares tips, recipe for ‘Solo’ meals 01/10/2019 12:10am • WASHINGTON — Anita Lo published her second cookbook last fall, and since, she has been stopped in the street and thanked by strangers. It’s not because she divulges top-notch secrets that deliver dinner in minutes or introduces magical ingredients that morph into a Michelin-star meal. In â Shopping holidays: Best days to shop in 2019 01/08/2019 10:00am • If saving money is on your list of New Year's resolutions, but you love to shop, here's some good news: You don't have to cut shopping out of your life. Timing is everything in the retail world. And knowing when seasonal items are likely to go on sale and when major sales take place allows you to