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Today's homes are filled with components that weren't so common years ago. They make your home more efficient and less work. You can't ignore them entirely, though. Read More »
At some point, you may need to know how to level an uneven basement floor. Whether it’s for a vinyl flooring installation that’s going to go over a moisture barrier or simply a tile installation that’s going to go directly on your concrete basement slab, if it’s not even you will likely have some headaches [...] Read More »
BOSTON (MainStreet) -- Holiday returns seem like such an easy task until you're the poor sap at the customer service desk trying to explain why you opened the box for a $249 iPod you didn't want. Returning unwanted gifts is still as common a post-holiday tradition as leaving Christmas lights up until the snow thaws or hitting the elliptical machine to work off a few dozen cookies. A Consumer Rep Read More »
If there is any theatre on this planet that has had a stormier history, changed its name more often, or been at the centre of more Shakespearean power struggles and epic legal battles than the 91-year-old dowager at 244 Victoria Street in Toronto, I’d be astonished. Read More »
This guide will help parents navigate and prepare for the onslaught of Muppets, Chipmunks and other animated critters soon to be lurking in theatres. Read More »
New research shows that a modestly busy schedule is best for optimal happiness. Take our poll to tell us how your schedule measures up. Read More »
“It’s unbelievable how many people struggle with trying to feel happy at work,” says Ellen Golding, a psychologist based in Los Angeles. Her tips: Read More »
NEW YORK (LowCards.com) -- The banking news over the past days has been very unpleasant for consumers. Fees are rising at a number of major banks. Bank of America made headlines when it announced it would charge $5 per month on debit card use beginning next year, and the nation's largest bank in terms of assets was not the first bank to assess this charge. Wells Fargo and Chase are testing a mon Read More »
Jobs and Apple changed how the world works and plays. They also changed film, for better and for worse. Read More »
Reprinted by permission from the publisher John Wiley & Sons, Inc., from The Ultimate Financial Plan by Jim Stovall and Tim Maurer. Copyright (c) 2011 by Stovall and Maurer. By Jim Stovall and Tim Maurer So what have you heard about emergency reserves? Rules of thumb range from one to 12 months, and no one seems to know what they need. And, is it three months of expenses or income? This and most Read More »
It’s not too late to get tickets for the Toronto International Film Festival. Here’s what you need to know: Read More »
CHICAGO (MainStreet) -- Retirement ain't what it used to be. With 401(K) balances shrinking and the buying power of Social Security payments headed downward, more and more older employees are putting off their goodbye parties and staying on at work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, workers age 55-64 are the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. workforce. By the year 2014, nearly one- Read More »
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- Home prices continue to slide, which is bad news for any homeowner thinking of selling. But even those who are settled into their houses for the long haul have another potential concern: Property taxes are often based on an outdated assessment that is higher than the true value of your home. The good news is that you can challenge that assessment if you think the tax as Read More »
If you are contemplating having new kitchen countertops installed, it is essential that the right material, color, texture, and design be chosen. That way, you would end up with countertops that look gorgeous, but also countertops that are functional for the type of food prep and cooking you do. Interestingly, many people will spend good [...] Read More »
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- The current job market doesn't make it easy for young adults to start out on sound financial footing, and their failure to assert their financial independence goes beyond the nation's high unemployment rate. "Millenials are more dependent on their parents than any generation before them," says Joseph Templin, author of The Financial Mistakes of New College Grads and The Read More »
By Eileen P. Gunn for Entrepreneur Tax audits can be stressful, time consuming and potentially expensive. Small-business owners, who might be navigating complex business tax rules for the first time or who work in cash businesses like restaurants where mistakes are easy to make, are especially likely to attract unwanted attention from the Internal Revenue Service. The good news is that an audi Read More »
Count down from 10 to one on your fingers. Easy? Not if you suffer from a little-known disorder that makes it extremely difficult to learn math. Read More »
Aurora school joins movement to spark brain power with workouts. Read More »
BOSTON (TheStreet) -- "I'm getting angry. You won't like me when I'm angry" That catchphrase from the old TV series The Incredible Hulk was usually uttered before the meek scientist David Banner, triggered by rage, turned into a green-tinged, destructive monster. Some companies pay attention to your yelling. The trick, for a consumer, is knowing when to escalate and when to retreat. . Read More »
In the old days, wrench-wielding NASCAR drivers knew as much as or more about their race cars than any of their crew members. Today? Not so much. Read More »
The Morning Call is brought to you by T3Live.com in collaboration with TheStreet. T3Live.com is an online financial media network and education platform that provides active traders and investors with market analysis, real-time access to strategies, and in-depth training from real traders in real time. NEW YORK (T3Live.com) -- U.S. futures are flat as President Obama meets with Speaker Boehner a Read More »
The Morning Call is brought to you by T3Live.com in collaboration with TheStreet. T3Live.com is an online financial media network and education platform that provides active traders and investors with market analysis, real-time access to strategies, and in-depth training from real traders in real time. NEW YORK (T3Live.com) -- Texas Instrument will acquire National Semiconductor for $25 a share Read More »
NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- So, you got your refund check and feel more than a little disappointed with this year's kickback. In theory, it isn't a good thing to receive a big check because that just means the government was handing back the money you loaned it all year -- interest-free. But let's admit it: You'd prefer the bigger check, right? If you think of a refund check as forced savings, t Read More »
By Sheryl Nance-Nash, DailyFinance NEW YORK (DailyFinance) -- Being frugal is smart, and these days, it's fashionable too. Sometimes, though, it just doesn't make sense to be a Scrooge: Going too far in your attempts to save can have financial consequences that leave you significantly worse off. Here are nine ways you shouldn't cut corners. 1. Ignoring Insurance. Insurance of any kind can be Read More »
BOSTON (TheStreet) -- When it comes to financial decisions and investing strategies, who does a better job: young, tech-savvy investors or their conservative, old-school elders? Bad news for the adults: Research by Stanford University and Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management found evidence that older investors may be more prone to make bold moves and bad choices. Younger Read More »

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