UPDATED 2/21/2017 We can’t live without our smartphones. The models become outdated quickly, creating lots of electronic trash. You can trade in your old phone, sell it yourself, or recycle it. What about other electronic waste?
Airlines are charging more for checked bags, but losing fewer. Travelers still need to prepare for a lost baggage claim. The five-second step you need to take before you leave home for the airport.
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Energy assistance programs: help paying gas or electric bill
When the cold weather kicks in, gas bills skyrocket. For a family struggling to pay their bills, a gas bill can overwhelm their budget. There are ways to get help.
Tax season starts in one week, on January 23, 2017. However, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) warns of refund check delays.
The charges are small, but infuriating. Cramming is an extra, unauthorized charge on your phone bill. There are ways to protect yourself.
Companies are replacing rebate and refund checks with prepaid cards, and they’re not always easy to cash in for your cash.
Keep track of your friends in the path of Hurricane Matthew with Facebook Safety Check.
Want to keep your cell phone running throughout the storm? 5 ways to power through with a charged phone
Is your car a target of thieves? See the list of top stolen cars.
Need relief from the summer heat? Today you can cool off for free at 7-Eleven. The convenience store is offering a free small Slurpee from 11 A.M. to 7 P.M. The catch? There is none. No purchase necessary. It’s all to celebrate 7-Eleven day since the calendar reads 7-11. Enjoy your cold drink.