Shauna Wright
Here’s a Surprising Reason Why You Should Be Grateful Your Teen Likes to Argue
Your argumentative teen may drive you crazy sometimes, but take heart. New research from the University of Virginia indicates those strong-willed adolescents are better at resisting peer pressure and are thus less likely to drink or do drugs.
How Much Money Will a Bad Credit Score Cost You? — Dollars and Sense
Savvy consumers know having a higher credit score means getting a lower interest rate and paying less over the life of a loan — but how much less?
Smartphones Are the Chic New Way to Keep Babies Quiet
In years past, parents would often quiet a crying child by giving him a toy or popping a pacifier in his mouth. But these days, it’s more likely that fussy kid will wind up with mom’s cell phone instead.
Mother and Daughter Arrested for Online Dating Scam That Bilked $1 Million from Women Worldwide [VIDEO]
If you’ve ever dipped your toe into the pool of online dating, you know it can be fraught with peril. While some concerns mirror those found in the “real world,” others are unique to the digital landscape in which people can claim to be anyone they want.
And that’s how a twisted mother-and-daughter pair managed to scam about $1 million from women all over the world.
Feeling Stressed Out? New Study Reveals Shopping Is a Great Way to Cope
There are lots of ways to relieve stress, and it seems whipping out your wallet is among them — not to pay for a visit to your shrink, but to go shopping.
You May Not Have the Time or Money for a Vacation, But Chances Are Good Your Boss Does
Need another reason to hate your boss? New research shows more than three-quarters of managers will take a summer vacation, while only 65 percent of their underlings will do the same.
Driving Slowly Means You Can Make Extra Pocket Money
The high cost of speeding tickets does make some drivers slow down, but what if you were actually paid to stop being such a lead-food instead?
Charitable Giving Up, But Still Less Than Pre-Recession Levels — Dollars and Sense
Money may be tight for lots of Americans, but that doesn’t mean we’ve lost our spirit of giving. A new study says we actually gave more to non-profits and charities in 2011 than in the year prior — but we’re still way off from the donations seen in 2007.
How Much You Weigh Could Be Tied to Where You Shop
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who struggle with obesity, part of the problem may lie in where you grocery shop. A new study found people who frequent lower-cost supermarkets tend to be heavier than those who shop at pricier stores.
Bizarre Promotion of the Day — Get Four Wendy’s Frostys When You Donate Money to Diabetes Foundation
Irony, thy name is Wendy’s.
Could It Really Be Okay to Drink While You’re Pregnant?
For years, most pregnant women have regarded alcohol as fearfully as they might a knife-wielding maniac. But a new study suggests that light to moderate drinking early in pregnancy might not be as bad as we’ve all thought.
Wanna Put Your Vacation on Layaway? Sears Is Here to Help — Dollars and Sense
In the past couple of years, some consumers have opted to skip using their credit cards in favor of putting things like school clothes or holiday gifts on layaway.
Now retail giant Sears is offering something else you can put on layaway: vacations.