Personal Economics
  • The 7 Taxes We Hate the Most

    Most of us absolutely despise paying our taxes – we believe they’re unfair or aimed at the wrong people. While Gallup has found that slightly more than half of us feel we paid too much in taxes in...

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    Great Consumer Buys in March, and What to Skip

    By Lindsay Sakraida, dealnews.com

    Spring is (hopefully) at our doorstep, and even if you're planning to stay glued to the couch for all of March Madness, you'll also likely be doing a bit of spring shopping. To help you save big, we'...

  • The logo of Ikea is seen outside the Ikea Concept store, run by Inter Ikea brand and concept in Delft, the Netherlands March 16, 2016.  REUTERS/Yves Herman

    Look, Ma, No Wires: Tables That Can Charge Smartphones

    By Arjun Kharpal, CNBC

    Ikea has launched a range of furniture range that can wirelessly charge your smartphones and tablets. The technology will be built into bedside tables, lamps and desks, the Swedish company known for...

  • A woman pumps gas at a station in Falls Church, Virginia December 16, 2014.  REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque

    Gas Prices Edge Up - So Fill That Tank Now

    By John W. Schoen, CNBC

    It looks like the steep slide in gasoline prices is over, at least for now. The sharp drop in crude prices since last summer has brought down the prices of gasoline across the country, saving...

  • Can’t Sleep? Mindfulness Might Be Your Answer

    By Jo Abbott and Imogen Rehm, The Conversation

    Getting a good night’s sleep can be challenging, especially as we age. About half of all older adults report sleeping difficulties. This can make them more likely to experience physical or mental...