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The Hidden Costs Of College
Think tuition is high enough already? Just wait for all the unexpected 'extras' you'll have to cover. But some experienced students and parents know clever ways to save. Click here for more.
Top 5 Retirement Mistakes to Avoid
Unlike paying down credit-card debt or a mortgage, retirement planning is a lifelong pursuit. It begins in your 20s and extends far beyond the day you exit the workplace. As a result, figuring out how much money you'll need may seem like an impossible feat. While saving up for retirement is difficult to begin with, it gets worse. Even if you diligently stash money away for decades, one investment misstep can mean the difference between a relaxing retirement filled with days playing golf on the back nine and one that requires you to slave away at a job for years longer than anticipated. To secure your place on the golf course, here are five all-too-common retirement mistakes to avoid. Click here for more.
Class Action Settlement Sets Up Massive Cosmetics Giveaway
Do you like free makeup? How about free cologne? Macy's, Bloomingdale's, Filene's, Lord & Taylor, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, and Saks Fifth Avenue have all settled a class action by agreeing to give away $175 million worth of cosmetics starting early next year. No proof of purchase is necessary, but the freebies will be handed out on a first-come-first-served circus basis. Click here for more.
Start Of School Means Kids Need To Be Cyber-Savvy
Americans for Technology Leadership, a coalition of technology and consumer groups, recently launched its monthlong campaign to help educate parents on ways to make sure their kids stay safe online when they head back to school. Click here for more.
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For the Lawyers
Buyer can't sue over truck's hidden history. The purchaser of pickup truck couldn't sue under the federal odometer disclosure statute for the seller's alleged failure to reveal the vehicle's accident history. The Ninth Circuit concluded that the private right of action under the Odometer Act is limited to allegations of fraud relating to a vehicle's mileage. Click here for more.