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Stories for Friday, June 27, 2008
The 10 cheapest cars to own and operate
While the price of oil has our attention, there's a renewed focus on finding cars that have the best fuel economy. Yet such vehicles are not necessarily the cheapest to own and operate. For example, hybrids are hot right now. But they're not cheap to own. In fact, Edmunds.com has ...
Payday lenders charge up to 1,400% interest
Payday loans have grown exponentially in states where they're still legal. The Orlando Sentinel recently had a story about a lender who went way beyond what the law permits and charged 1,400% interest! How can you know a payday lending operation if you see one? Well, they target people who ...
Green Houses could be new model for nursing home care
A recent AARP poll found that 99% of people do not want to be in a nursing home during their senior years. That's because nursing homes tend to be very impersonal institutions. Sure, some offer great care, but that's more the exception than the rule. Interestingly, the demand for beds ...
T-Mobile launches HotSpot @ Home service
As the nation's fourth largest carrier, T-Mobile tries to one-up its competitors by being innovative and cheap. Here's another example of that spirit: T-Mobile has a new add-on service called HotSpot @ Home, which allows your mobile phone to serve as your home phone. HotSpot works with a special router ...
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HotSpot @ Home - T-Mobile's add-on service for $10/month DOT.gov - File a complaint against an airline Vanguard.com - Vanguard Star Fund
