2013-06-19 00:24:52
Sen. Bob Casey said a 2011 study by MetLife estimated losses from financial elder abuse at more than $2.9 billion, a 12 percent increase.
2013-06-16 00:20:05
Consumer Reports' latest light bulb tests found that many of the problems of earlier versions of replacement bulbs have been overcome.
2013-06-14 00:12:52
Due to financial woes, the Mayhles decided to cash in their life insurance policy. Stephen's change of heart saved his family.
2013-06-13 00:22:55
For some retirees to avoid going broke, the historical 4-percent annual withdrawal rule may need to be revised to 3 percent or 2 percent.
2013-06-09 00:23:08
Rather than wait for a disaster, you need to talk to your boss -- and take the right approach.
2013-06-09 00:20:32
Be sure that your relative or friend has the ability to pay back the debt in full.
2013-06-09 00:16:22
Continuing to gripe about a younger colleague could easily backfire and damage your own career.
2013-06-09 00:10:27
Spelling out summer dress codes in a written policy makes it easier to address issues such as skimpy skirts and sandals.
2013-06-06 00:05:51
Looking after an unoccupied family home can be a problem, especially when you live almost 600 miles away.
2013-06-02 00:10:39
Got a history of a serious medical condition in your family? A recently enacted law prohibits employers from asking you about it.
2013-06-02 00:03:31
When confronted with performance issues, employees frequently try to throw their manager off track by asking, "Who said that?"
2013-05-26 00:15:20
As Catherine Lee Bates wrote in "America the Beautiful," "Confirm thy soul in self-control."
2013-05-26 00:13:49
Even experts have a hard time agreeing about which fats we should consume, and in what exact proportions.
2013-05-26 00:04:08
Have your kids ever come home and said, "Mom, Grandma ran another red light today."
2013-05-24 00:23:43
Planning a summer getaway? Don't forget to put 'watch out for ID thieves' on your checklist.
2013-05-23 00:27:13
Thousands of mom bloggers have been embraced by brands they endorse, but there are issues in how they work together.
2013-05-17 00:23:38
Among some of the survey findings by InsuranceQuotes.com, 41% of policyholders incorrectly believed standard insurance covered mold damage.
2013-05-15 00:15:26
Pittsburgh's biggest bank is closing more local branches as customers increasingly embrace electronic banking.
2013-05-14 00:01:11
A new survey shows consumers need to do a better job of understanding credit scores.
2013-05-12 00:23:01
How to handle a boss that tried to convince you to buy home party products, and being mistreated by bigoted co-workers should be addressed.
2013-05-12 00:22:01
Spring is the perfect time to go through old records and shred information that is no longer needed - and to clean up your credit report.
2013-05-12 00:21:19
New college graduates have been working on their leadership skills, but now it is more important to be a team player and a problem solver.
2013-05-12 00:03:33
With the average cost of a new vehicle now around $30,000, it's no surprise that car loans are getting longer and longer.
2013-05-09 00:14:24
Although May is National Moving Month, this advice is good all year long.
2013-05-05 00:25:18
Understanding your personality color -- and the colors of those you deal with -- will enhance your career and your relationship with others.
2013-05-05 00:22:04
A good work history should overshadow firing. Plus, being passive-aggresive is not the way to deal with office situations.
2013-05-05 00:19:59
Consumer Reports recently shone a light on oversold cancer screenings that might confuse rather than clarify.
2013-04-28 00:21:53
Annoying overdraft fees bounced higher last year despite efforts by regulators and consumers to fight them.
2013-04-28 00:14:23
Consumer Reports tapped its large readership to rate 13 diets representing two categories, commercial plans and do-it-yourself plans.
2013-04-28 00:07:02
Most people are procrastinators, especially in dealing with matters of finances and death. But make sure you have an estate plan ready.
2013-04-28 00:03:15
Employee is free to leave abusive boss whenever she likes -- no one should tolerate that kind of treatment.
2013-04-28 00:02:03
Want to network with the CEO of a public company or the president of a university? Start running.
2013-04-25 00:19:16
In retrospect, Janis Belkowski said she should have hired a plumber to repair a leaking outside faucet.
2013-04-25 00:13:34
Sabrina Lamb, an author and financial literacy educator urges parents to teach their children about responsible finances.
2013-04-23 00:12:37
Washington Post columnist Michelle Singletary to speak at an investor conference to help Pennsylvanians learn to grow, protect their assets.
2013-04-22 00:03:42
Here's what to do if you owe back taxes, or couldn't file your personal return on time this year.
2013-04-21 00:06:19
To find the ultimate chocolate experience, taste testers at ShopSmart nibbled on thousands of boxed bonbons.
2013-04-21 00:01:14
What you need to know about some of the latest recalled products.
2013-04-14 00:26:43
Nothing we eat is 100 percent safe, but there are easy ways to cut your risk of getting sick.
2013-04-14 00:19:29
Owner/boss' wife chips in, but upsets the employees.
2013-04-14 00:19:06
The key to buying a business is research, research and more research.
2013-04-14 00:15:28
Question: I'm considering moving from my current apartment. Is it better to rent or buy a home?
2013-04-14 00:05:49
Want to see what the future could look like for working mothers? Look inside a company run by one.
2013-04-11 00:22:52
The Dirty Dozen, which the IRS compiles every year, lists a variety of scams that crooks use to separate taxpayers from their money.
2013-04-09 00:18:09
A coalition of nonprofits operates sites throughout Allegheny County to provide free tax assistance to low-income individuals and veterans.
2013-04-07 00:16:21
Workplace physical layout has created a lot of problems. Also: How to enter the workforce after years caring for a special needs child.
2013-04-07 00:11:46
To help shoppers choose the best used car for their money, Consumer Reports compiled a list of the top used cars.
2013-04-07 00:04:00
The coworking movement goes beyond traditional offices -- to places like 21st Street Coffee and Catapult in Garfield.
2013-04-04 00:27:03
Some people use federal withholding as a forced savings plan, contending they aren't disciplined enough to save on their own.
2013-04-03 00:03:31
The grocer is among the retailers tinkering with self-checkout technology as it limits those aisles to loyalty card users.
2013-04-02 00:22:23
Many financial advisers say it could be better to combine old company retirement accounts or roll all of the old accounts into an IRA.
2013-03-31 00:17:34
When it comes to laundry, Tide rules. But Consumer Reports' tests found lots of subpar performers. Here are the details
2013-03-31 00:08:48
Pranksters beware: That joke you've got planned for a cubicle mate may be no laughing matter.
2013-03-31 00:02:13
Everybody knows video stores are dead. Dead as an idea and dead as a business. Except Miguel Gomez.
2013-03-30 00:02:54
A nonprofit group is offering a free guide to help protect older Americans at risk for financial abuse.
2013-03-28 00:24:07
A growing number of financial advisers have recognized that the traditional concept of portfolio diversification has become too narrow.
2013-03-28 00:06:11
A Mt. Lebanon woman thought a pellet gun or a rock created the "large hole" in the outer pane in one of her double-pane kitchen windows.
2013-03-27 00:37:53
Longterm bonds may not be a safe bet if interest rates start heading back up.
2013-03-24 00:24:55
It's easier than ever to score deals on clothing and accessories, says ShopSmart, a magazine from the publisher of Consumer Reports.
2013-03-24 00:21:36
For seniors, Medicaid is a very important resource covering more than 65 percent of all nursing home care.
2013-03-21 00:37:35
The grocer is going all out in competitive market with lower costs and customized coupons.
2013-03-21 00:36:21
Part of EQT's effort to increase demand for the natural gas that it's extracting from the Marcellus Shale appears to be paying off.
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