Americans just don't like their Internet provider

Americans are not big fans of their cable TV service or their cell phone service. But they really hate their internet service provider,...

More states consider ban on credit card surcharges

Charge a fee to use your credit card? It’s legal for merchants to do that, unless barred by state law. Ten states already ban such...

Thumbs down to deferred payment offers 

This holiday season, you will be flooded with “special financing” offers:  Buy now and pay no interest on your purchase for six, 12 or...

Consumer confidence hits 4-year high, survey shows

U.S. consumer confidence rose in October to its highest in more than four years, according to a private sector report released on...

Federal agencies don't do enough to protect your data

Government agencies collect and store a vast amount of personal information about us. It’s the sort of information – Social Security...

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U.S. works to shut down tech support scam

The United States has taken steps to shut down several fake tech support scams that have cost consumers tens of millions of dollars, the...

GE recalls 62,000 clothes washers after reports of basket breaking loose

No injuries have been reported from the incidents, which affected washers sold at retail prices between $1,199 and $1,599 at retailers...

Credit score you see may not be the one the lender does

The credit scores that consumers buy from credit reporting agencies sometimes differ from the scores lenders see when deciding the terms...

Credit score you see may not be the one the lender does

The credit scores that consumers buy from credit reporting agencies sometimes differ from the scores lenders see when deciding the terms...

Mortgage rates fall to a record-low 3.49 percent

WASHINGTON -- The average U.S. rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage touched its record low this week and the rate on 15-year mortgage hit...

Mortgage rates unchanged, still near record lows

WASHINGTON -- The average rate on the 30-year fixed mortgage held steady this week, staying slightly above the lowest level on record....

Mississippi worst state for drivers according to 'Misery Index'

It’s easy to feel miserable when it comes time to fill the tank, with fuel prices again on a fast rise across much of the country.  And...