For our kids to make money as adults later in life, they need confidence now. If you’ve been operating under the assumption that it's the kids with rich parents who get a head start in life, think again. It’s the kids who are most confident. People with high opinions of themselves as teenagers [...]
Gerber's claims that its formula can help prevent allergies are deceptive, says the FTC Gerber’s advertisements saying its Good Start Gentle infant formula reduces the risk of allergies are deceptive and are not backed by science, says the Federal Trade Commission, which filed in federal court an enforcement action to stop the company from [...]
Caffeine infused shapewear is not a weight loss trick. If there are two things no red-blooded woman can resist, the first is a weight loss trick and the second is coffee. So the attempt to sell us caffeine-infused underwear that would slim and reshape the our bodies while reducing cellulite was pretty clever. Until of course, the government [...]
Got kids? You'll spend more money on milk and less on cars. You know that having kids will cost you money, as each one will eat and also ask for stuff. And while yes, families with three kids spend the most on laundry supplies ($239) and fresh milk ($266,) those with two kids spend [...]
Vacations cost serious cash; make sure yours is worthwhile by ironing out the wrinkles in advance. Learn how here.
This tiny number called Consumer Confidence Index can reveal what people are thinking about their finances, regardless of what they might be faking.
Problem with selling our stuff is that we attach it to our identities - which we value greatly. Spring is here and so are our aspirations of exchanging our clutter for cash by hosting garage or yard sales. But we'll probably all have one problem in common: placing a higher value on many of the items [...]
GARAGE SALE PERMITS The rules vary across cities and towns but here are some garage sale standards most of us must follow: You can only sell second-hand goods. You must own those goods – no consignment sales. Hours of the sale must be during daytime, though exact hours will vary. Items must be displayed within property [...]
GARAGE SALE SAFTEY Garage sales are great for making some money but they also leave you vulnerable. Expert Sandy Tavarez, owner of Absolute Estate Sales and Appraisals reminds you to: Always have more than one person – three people are ideal — helping you with customers. Never agree to go back inside your [...]
Kids are spending thousands of dollars in Apple apps without parental permission. Here's how to prevent your own kids from racking up crazy charges.