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Ready to drive away in a new car? Not so fast. The Street takes a look at items you should always buy used, and why. Cars Before you put a… More

What are the nation’s most generous colleges and universities? That’s a popular question that heard a lot. It’s also a tricky question to answer. Why? Because whether a college will… More

Gas prices are once again going through the roof, and it feels a lot like Groundhog Day. Just like the last time this happened, media outlets are noting that global… More

At the Gold and Silver Pawn Shop in Las Vegas, business has soared in the last few years. Home to the hit show ‘Pawn Stars,’ the shop employs more than… More

There is yet another IRS email scam making the rounds, this one having to do with your tax refund. It is not a legitimate email from IRS. Here’s what it… More

The average bill for in-state public college tuition totals at more than $17,000, according to a new report by the Associated Press. And at least two-thirds of graduates leave college… More

What’s in a name? That which we call a potential raise. In the first study of its kind, researchers have analyzed the impact of names on decision-making and the formation… More

Consumer Reports recently asked subscribers to rate their shopping experiences at big-box retailers, both in-store and online. Among the chains ranked, Costco completely surpassed its competitors. In fact, it was… More

When David Choe was asked to paint the walls of Facebook’s first headquarters, he considered the idea of Facebook “ridiculous and pointless, ” the New York Times reports. Nevertheless, when… More

Vassar College hopefuls anticipated big news last Friday. Many logged on to a school site intended for early-decision applications just after 4:00pm on Friday. It wasn’t until 4:30, however, that… More