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A Parental Control for Texting

A Parental Control for Texting

By Eric Goldson
updated 3:10 PM EDT, Wed October 03, 2012
A way for concerned parents to force their teens to drive safely.

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Car sales hit four-year high

Car sales hit four-year high

By Dave Siff
updated 2:23 PM EDT, Wed October 03, 2012
Cars are selling at a pace we haven't seen in four years. But the names leading the pack might be the real story.

Sales tracker Autodata says buyers drove 13 percent more cars off the lot in September than they did a year ago, putting sales at the highest level since February of 2008.

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T-Mobile and Metro PCS, two of the nation's discount cellphone carriers, are joining forces.

T-Mobile/MetroPCS merger: A win for consumers?

By Dave Siff
updated 1:17 PM EDT, Wed October 03, 2012
Two of the nation's biggest discount cellphone carriers are joining forces.

T-Mobile and MetroPCS announced the merger Wednesday. The combined company will be called T-Mobile and will have more than 42 million subscribers.

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New mortgage rules take effect

New mortgage rules take effect

By Dave Siff
updated 4:54 PM EDT, Tue October 02, 2012
If you've got a mortgage, there are new rules in place to protect you.

The Washington Post reports, the new rules went into effect Tuesday, as part of the $25 billion settlement between the government and mortgage lenders. They include a ban on "robo-signing," the rubber-stamping of documents to expedite the foreclosure process. Also banned is "dual tracking." That's when a lender forecloses on you during the process of modifying your loan. And banks must treat foreclosure as a last resort, after considering other options.

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More Manufacturing in U.S.

More Manufacturing in U.S.

By Eric Goldson
updated 2:29 PM EDT, Tue October 02, 2012
More stuff is being made in America, but does that mean more jobs?

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Recent cyberattacks have temporarily blocked online account access to bank customers

Bank cyberattacks: How to protect your cash

By Dave Siff
updated 10:12 AM EDT, Tue October 02, 2012
It's a wake-up call for the nation's banks -- and for you, if you keep your money with one of them.

The recent cyberattacks from overseas temporarily blocked online account access for customers at several big banks, leaving them unable to check balances, pay bills and make transfers.

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Travel booking site Kayak says the best time to get a plane ticket is 21 days before your departure date

Want the best airfare? Book three weeks out

By Dave Siff
updated 3:37 PM EDT, Mon October 01, 2012
Buying plane tickets is almost like a game. If you book too soon, you could miss a deal later on. But if you wait too long, you might end up paying too much. It's especially true at this time of year, when a lot of us are making travel plans for Thanksgiving and Christmas.

So, when's the ideal time to pull the trigger on airfare?

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Amex to refund $85 million to cardholders

Amex to refund $85 million to cardholders

By Dave Siff
updated 3:11 PM EDT, Mon October 01, 2012
If you've got an American Express card, there could be some money coming your way.

American Express is paying $112.5 million to settle federal charges that the company and its subsidiaries engaged in deceptive practices. The settlement includes $85 million in refunds to be split among 250,000 customers, and $27.5 million in fines.

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Straight Talk's Home Phone

Straight Talk's Home Phone

By Eric Goldson
updated 2:22 PM EDT, Mon October 01, 2012
A new service that could replace your landline home phone.

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College At Any Cost?

College At Any Cost?

By Eric Goldson
updated 1:06 PM EDT, Mon October 01, 2012
Ways to lower the cost of higher education.

If you are going to borrow for college, Clark's got tips on the smart way to do that here.

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