The Federal Reserve is setting some new rules that will soon protect you from overdraft fees on ATM and debit card transactions. In fact, banks will only be able to charge these fees if you ‘opt in’ and sign up for overdraft protection.The...
Topics: atm, banks, budget, consumer protection, Crash Course, debit card, Federal Reserve, fees, finance, Money, overdraft, overdraft fees, overdraft protection, personal finance, spending

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Today is Veterans Day – a day to remember and thank the men and women serving in the military as well as those who gave their lives for their country. It is an opportunity to support troops and vets everywhere, whether it’s donating your time,...
Topics: Education, November 11, support, troops, veterans, veterans day, volunteer, yellow ribbon

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Nearly a million Maclaren baby strollers are being recalled due to a side hinge which could cut off your child’s fingertips. The company issued a voluntary recall after receiving reports of 15 injuries, resulting in 12 fingertip amputations. These...
Topics: CPSC, fingertip amputations, Maclaren, Maclaren USA, parenting, product safety, recall, stroller, stroller injury

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President Obama recently announced $3.4 billion in stimulus grants will be used to create a “smart” power grid, bringing the U.S. electric system into the digital age.Why the updates? Our current system is outdated and costly. But new digital...
Topics: clean energy, electric system, Employment, jobs, Money, Obama, power, smart meters, stimulus, unemployment, utility costs

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As President Obama declares swine flu a national health emergency, worry over the shortage of  H1N1 flu vaccine seems to be taking the place of concerns about the vaccine itself. But this flu season is all about being prepared, not panicked. Even with...
Topics: flu, flu.gov, H1N1, health, healthcare, national health emergency, Obama, Swine Flu, vaccine

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