Potato Growers Say Price-Fixing Charge is Half-Baked by The Associated Press Jun 15th 2013 5:00AM A battle between grocers and potato growers has been silently hitting the pocketbooks of consumers.
SEC's 698-Page Plan to Prevent Bank Runs Boils Down to 2 Words by Rich Smith Jun 10th 2013 5:00AM In 2008, respectedReserve Primary Fund "broke the buck" and investors lost money they thought was totally safe. Now, the SEC wants to prevent a repeat.
Are Extended Warranties Worth It? HBR Debates Consumer Reports by Rich Smith Jun 8th 2013 5:00AM Consumer Reports says extended warranties are always a waste of your money. The Harvard Business Review's Rafi Mohammed disagrees.
Chrysler Recalls 630,000 Jeeps to Fix Air Bags, Seat Belts by The Associated Press Jun 6th 2013 9:03AM Just two days after refusing a government request to recall 2.7 million older-model Jeeps, Chrysler has decided to do two other recalls totaling 630,000 vehicles worldwide.
Brake Woes Prompt Toyota to Recall 233,000 Prius Models by The Associated Press Jun 5th 2013 8:56AM Toyota is recalling about 242,000 of its Prius and Lexus hybrid vehicles due to problems with their braking systems.
Chrysler Refuses U.S. Request to Recall 2.7 Million Jeeps by The Associated Press Jun 4th 2013 1:46PM Chrysler is refusing a request by regulators to recall about 2.7 million Jeeps to fix fuel tanks that could leak and cause fires. The automaker says the SUVs are safe.
Checking Account Check-Up: How Does Your Bank Rank? by CNNMoney May 31st 2013 1:00PM When it comes to checking accounts, all banks are not created equal -- but which one has the best policies for you? The Pew Charitable Trusts has some answers.
It's Time for a Shoppers' Bill of Rights by Matt Brownell May 30th 2013 3:40PM Airline and cruise ship passengers now have bills of rights to protect them. Why shouldn't shoppers have the same thing?
Woman Records Fraudsters in 'Grant Scam' by DailyFinance Staff May 28th 2013 11:27AM A Greenville, S.C., South Carolina woman learned the hard way that it's best not to trust strangers who ask for money over the phone.
'Food Genome' Map May Help Consumers Eat Better by The Associated Press May 20th 2013 7:03AM Until now, the only way to find out what Americans eat and how many calories they consume has been government data, but researchers are trying to change that.
Few Small SUVs Perform Well in Latest Crash Tests by The Associated Press May 16th 2013 4:52PM Only two of 13 small SUVs performed well in front-end crash tests done by an insurance industry group, with several popular models faring poorly in the evaluations.
How I 'Stole' $14 Million From a Bank: A Security Tester's Tale by CNNMoney May 16th 2013 10:00AM In early 2010, Nish Bhalla sat down at his computer with one objective: steal a huge amount of money from a bank.
Chrysler Recalls 469,000 Jeep SUVs That May Roll Away by The Associated Press May 13th 2013 6:09AM Chrysler is recalling 469,000 Jeep SUVs worldwide because they can shift into neutral without warning on startup.
This Mother's Day, Do More Than Pay Lip Service to Your Mom's Health by Bruce Watson May 10th 2013 5:00PM This mother's day, give your mom a gift that keeps on giving...a lipstick without lead.
5 Reasons Credit Cards Are Still the Best Way to Pay by Dan Caplinger Apr 23rd 2013 9:55AM As long as you pay off your balance every month, using a credit card can often be the smartest way to pay, thanks to these beneficial features other methods don't offer.
Cell Phone 'Bill Shock' Is History Thanks to New FCC Rules by FOXBusiness Apr 18th 2013 5:00AM Under FCC rules that went into effect Wednesday, cell phone carriers are required to alert customers when they're at risk of incurring overage charges.
FDA Finds 'Unsanitary Conditions' at 30 Specialty Pharmacies by The Associated Press Apr 12th 2013 1:00PM The FDA says it has uncovered possible safety problems at 30 specialty pharmacies that were inspected after of a recent outbreak of meningitis caused by contaminated drugs.
Florida's Ban on Slot-Like Games Shuts Hundreds of Parlors by The Associated Press Apr 11th 2013 12:27PM Up to 1,000 strip-mall parlors where people play slot-like computer games are now illegal in Florida, with the governor signing a ban following a federal investigation.
A Short Guide to Understanding Bitcoin by Dan Newman Apr 8th 2013 4:00PM The bitcoin market is full of risks -- risks that may make bitcoins worth as much as a foil-wrapped piece of chocolate. Here's what to know about this digital currency.
Payments to Wealth Advisers Shows Some Funds Aren't 'Fee-Free' by Reuters Apr 5th 2013 2:15PM At least three wealth management firms marketing themselves as objective financial advisers are getting payments for investing their clients' money in certain mutual funds.
Airlines' Merger in Holding Pattern as Judge Weighs Severance by The Associated Press Mar 27th 2013 1:50PM A federal bankruptcy judge defers giving his blessing to the merger of US Airways and American Airlines, as he weighs outgoing American CEO Tom Horton's severance package.
Don't Get Burned by Your Charitable Deductions by Dan Caplinger Mar 27th 2013 5:00AM Making a charitable donation is one way many Americans help to reduce their overall tax liability, but if not done properly, you could lose that cherished deduction.
