Help! I Spent too Much on the Holidays

Date: Dec 27 2013
Filed under: Holiday Shopping, Debt, Credit Cards, Consumer Issues, SpendingAlamy By Donna Fuscaldo If the holidays have left your budget overstretched, there are ways to recover -- you just need to act fast. "No one intends to exit the largest spending season of ...Read More »

States set to lose the most in jobless benefits

Date: Dec 27 2013
If a federal program is not renewed, 1.3 million unemployed workers may lose access to aid before the New Year. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/__ejhIBRxLU/ Read More »

Why Cracker Barrel Can’t Duck Controversy Now

Date: Dec 27 2013
Filed under: Company News, Internet, Restaurants, Scandals and Lawsuits, FoodTim Boyle/Getty Images Cracker Barrel Old Country Store's front porch chairs aren't the only things rocking these days. The restaurant chain specializing in Southern comfort food with attached gift shops stocking throwback ...Read More »

L&O Wireless, Inc. Introduces Zen Node – Intelligent Fire Alert and Emergency Help Button Appliance

Date: Dec 26 2013
1888PressRelease - Zen Node wireless appliance "listens" to the sound of a fire alarm and notifies you by SMS/email. Zen Node also has a built in "Help" button that allows anyone in need to summon your help immediately. The communication ...Read More »

Santa’s Sleigh Delayed After Snags at UPS, FedEx

Date: Dec 25 2013
Filed under: Company News, Technology, Holiday Shopping, Internet, Transportation & LogisticsCharlie Riedel/AP By SCOTT MAYEROWITZ NEW YORK -- Santa's sleigh didn't make it in time for Christmas for some this year due to shipping problems at UPS and FedEx. The delays were blamed ...Read More »

Mutual fund investors celebrate 2013

Date: Dec 25 2013
Fund investors will be talking about 2013 the way vintners talk about a great vintage. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/vcKH3odIuk4/ Read More »

Don’t let the IRS gobble your IRA with tax penalties

Date: Dec 25 2013
Big penalties for not taking required minimum distributions. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/8Z765wU0vJI/ Read More »

Retailers to roll out huge after-Christmas deals

Date: Dec 25 2013
Some after-Christmas sales begin online on Christmas Day. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/yrdY-Lpoozc/ Read More »

Enrollment Deadline Passed, What’s Next for You and Obamacare

Date: Dec 25 2013
Filed under: Health Care, U.S. Government, Barack Obama, Health InsuranceJoe Raedle/Getty ImagesElva Garcia gets help signing up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act at a Miami Enrollment Assistance Center on Monday. By CARLA K. JOHNSON CHICAGO -- The deadline has ...Read More »

Target Hackers Stole Encrypted Credit Card Codes

Date: Dec 25 2013
Filed under: Credit Cards, Target, Consumer Issues, Consumer Protection, Debit CardsPhil Coale/AP By Jim Finkle and David Henry BOSTON and NEW YORK -- Hackers who attacked Target and compromised up to 40 million credit cards and debit cards also managed to steal encrypted ...Read More »