Meaningful experiences shape our views of the world and diversify the way we think. Whether studying at a community college or attending an out-of-state university, the college years are a time to explore, experience different things and meet new people. The world we live in is changing and it is vital that today’s students are… Read More

There’s apparently a new Facebook scam that would probably make you feel like a huge idiot if you fell for it. It’s more embarrassing than anything else, because it involves you attempting to hack someone else’s account, when really, all you do is give scammers access to yours. Instead of breaking into your friend or… Read More

Cats are generally low-maintenance: feed them, pet them (when they want you to!), and clean their litter boxes, and they are often happy. But like any pet, they can get sick or suffer accidents that can quickly result in large medical bills that could put your credit in jeopardy. Here are three stories of owners… Read More

A global report shows that people are more prepared for retirement this year than they were in 2013 and 2012, but that relative improvement doesn’t mean much when you look at the details. A survey of 16,000 employees in 15 countries puts average retirement preparedness at 5.8 on a 10-point scale — anything below 6… Read More

Are you one of the millions of homeowners who short-sold a house in the last few years? If yes, starting Aug. 16, you’ll have to wait a little while longer for your second chance at homeownership. Short-selling a property is selling a home for less than what’s owed, pure and simple. The reason it’s called… Read More

Nearly every single organization in a study that looked at U.S. and European companies across several industries experienced at least one security breach, with many reporting more than one, according to IT security firm ForeScout’s State of IT Cyberdefense Maturity Report. More than 96% of respondents experienced a security incident while 39% experienced between two and five, and about 16% experienced more… Read More

Cost-conscious car-lovers may find themselves having to compromise on vehicle performance in order to buy cars within their budgets, and for someone who drives a lot or really wants to enjoy getting behind the wheel, that can be a brutal choice. Recognizing this dilemma, Cars.com organized a “Cheap Speed Challenge” to identify vehicles that cost… Read More

It’s easy for people to see the benefits of using a credit card. They offer the convenience of carrying around cash, while having protections against loss and theft. And rewards credit card holders can earn valuable points, miles or cash back when they use their cards to make ordinary purchases. For merchants, credit cards offer a… Read More

When you go online to bank, you probably assume the site – along with your transaction – is secure. However, a new report shows that your banking experience could be more vulnerable than you think. Operation Emmental, cleverly named by Trend Micro to convey how full of holes online banking protections can be, is the… Read More

With Americans spending an average of $167 per couple, people marrying this year can expect a pretty decent haul of wedding gifts. (And if they’re lucky, their guests will spend that money on something they actually want.) Online wedding registry site Zankyou looked at 300,000 donations given through its registries and determined average gift spending… Read More