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Intuit to pay customers duped into buying TurboTax — how to know if you're eligible

By Mike Prospero published 5 May 22

Consumers who were eligible for TurboTax's free tax-filing but paid for its service are due a refund following a settlement between Intuit and the state Attorneys General.

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I wouldn't pay more than $500 for a phone — and this is the one I'd get

By Philip Michaels published 2 May 22

Forget about flagship devices — a trio of phones that cost less than $500 offers all the features you'd need

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Your Amazon Prime benefits will soon be available at other retailers

By Louis Ramirez published 22 April 22

Buy with Prime is a new perk that allows Prime members to enjoy fast shipping at retailers outside of Amazon.

Streaming service cancelations are on the rise — here's what I'd keep

By Henry T. Casey published 20 April 22

Budgets are tightening and Disney Plus is one of the victims — here's what you should know.

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I just canceled this streaming service — and I didn't want to

By Henry T. Casey published 19 April 22

Our streaming editor walks us through his latest canceled streaming service. He actually wanted to keep it, back when he thought it would provide something that his live TV service of choice doesn't.

Amazon fuel and inflation surcharge just announced — what it means for you

By Louis Ramirez published 15 April 22

An Amazon fuel and inflation surcharge could mean steeper prices for consumers. Here's what you need to know.

The one Amazon tool you need to use before clicking buy

By Rory Mellon published 14 April 22

If you're looking for the best prices at Amazon, you need to be using this extremely helpful price checking tool.

Should you buy or lease a car?

By Tom Pritchard published 9 April 22

If you’re buying a new car, here’s the pros and cons of buying vs. leasing a car.

Everydollar review

By Melissa Perenson published 4 April 22

The free version of EveryDollar isn’t the best for those making a budget, but the paid tier is worth the price.

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Xbox Game Pass reportedly launching Family Plan to save you money

By Roland Moore-Colyer published 1 April 22

Here's how an Xbox Game Pass could ape Netflix with a potential Family Plan subscription.

Intuit Mint review: Personal finance made simple

By Melissa Perenson published 31 March 22

Mint’s free service provides versatile tools for tracking your spending and income.

Personal Capital from Empower review

By Melissa Perenson published 31 March 22

Personal Capital provides provides an at-a-glance view of your financial health, but its tools for budgeting and saving lack the depth and customization of competitors.

YNAB review: Personalized budgeting that accounts for every dollar

By Melissa Perenson published 30 March 22

Editor's Choice

With a streamlined interface and the flexibility of unlinked accounts, YNAB can positively impact your wallet and your money mindset.

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YouTube just added 4,000 free TV episodes to help you cut the cord

By Richard Priday published 23 March 22

YouTube is now offering 4,000 free episodes of TV, but you have to watch adverts

Fake iPhone apps used to steal millions in cryptocurrency

By Paul Wagenseil published 18 March 22

The 'CryptoRom' scam uses promises of romance and quick riches, along with malicious iPhone and Android apps, to fleece victims out of thousands of dollars apiece.

How to delete your Venmo account

By Jonathan Lesser published 15 March 22

Here's how to successfully close your Venmo account for any reason.

How to cancel a Venmo payment

By Jonathan Lesser published 15 March 22

Follow these tips to learn how to cancel a Venmo payment.

How to use Venmo: How to send and receive money

By Jonathan Lesser published 15 March 22

Use this step-by-step guide for sending and receiving money in Venmo.

What is Venmo? Everything you need to know

By Jonathan Lesser published 14 March 22

Here’s everything you need to know about Venmo, including how it works, customer service, fees, limits, cards, businesses and more.

I cut the cable cord — so why the heck am I paying this much for streaming?

By Kelly Woo published 12 March 22

The age of streaming was meant to help cut costs, but each service has newer, costlier plans, each with their own must-see TV shows and movies.

eBay scams: What to look for and how to avoid them

By Emily Long published 12 March 22

Scams on eBay are still going strong. Here are some of the most common eBay swindle schemes and how you can avoid them.

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Biden orders federal agencies to come up with cryptocurrency regulation plans

By Paul Wagenseil published 8 March 22

President Biden issued an executive order ordering half a dozen federal agencies to come up with a unified plan to regulate cryptocurrency.

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GasBuddy survey reveals the best and worst days for saving money on gas

By Louis Ramirez published 7 March 22

You can avoid paying high prices for gasoline by filling up the tank on these days of the week.

Zelle scams stealing thousands from Americans, and banks don't always help — what you can do

By Paul Wagenseil published 7 March 22

Ordinary Americans are continuing to lose thousands of dollars to telephone scammers pretending to be bank representatives, and a legal loophole lets banks dodge any responsibility.

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What is PayPal's Pay in 4?

By David Crookes published 1 March 22

PayPal's Pay in 4 can let you spread out your payments. Here's what you need to know about it and how to apply for it.

Ukraine charity scammers exploiting crisis — how to avoid being robbed

By Paul Wagenseil published 28 February 22

Scammers are exploiting the Ukraine crisis by setting up bogus charity websites and sending out messages with fake appeals for help, a security firm warns.