Archive for February 13th, 2014:

Taco Bell to take orders via smartphone

Date: Feb 13 2014
The fast food chain will begin accepting mobile orders nationwide later this year. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/4TttuvibTT0/ Read More »

4 Ubiquitous Tax Myths — Debunked

Date: Feb 13 2014
Filed under: Taxes, Audits, Income Tax, IRS, Tax LawsAlamy By Anna Williams Did you know that the U.S. tax code is over 70,000 pages long? In other words: Mere mortals like us don't have the time -- or patience -- to read ...Read More »

How to Stand Up to Your Student Loan Servicer

Date: Feb 13 2014
Filed under: Student Loans, Credit, Consumer Ally Shutterstock/zimmytws By Christine DiGangi Perhaps there's a bit of irony in the name "student loan servicer," considering the number of stories out there about the less-than-satisfactory customer service they provide. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau started ...Read More »

GM Recalling 780,000 Cars for Sudden Engine Shut Downs

Date: Feb 13 2014
Filed under: General Motors, Automotive Industry, Manufacturing, Consumer Protection, Auto RecallsDavid Zalubowski/APA 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Coupe. By TOM KRISHER DETROIT -- General Motors is recalling almost 780,000 older-model compact cars in North America because a faulty ignition switch can shut off the ...Read More »

GM recalling 620,000 compacts for fatal risk

Date: Feb 13 2014
Heavy keychains can cause engine to cut off -- fatalities reported. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/FBbcUbqQ4iY/ Read More »

Comcast, Time Warner Cable confirm $45B deal

Date: Feb 13 2014
Comcast, Time Warner Cable board of directors approve deal to merge in $45.2 billion deal. http://rssfeeds.usatoday.com/~r/UsatodaycomMoney-TopStories/~3/ASG07z3V8X4/ Read More »