Have you replaced your toothbrush lately? A dentist weighs in on when to swap

Storing a toothbrush in a closed container (yes, even just around the brush head) "promotes microbial growth more ... and you're good to go,” Veytsman says. "Your teeth, gums and dentist will ... Read More

X-Raying Your Head Every Year at the Dentist Might Be Totally Unnecessary

Some dentists are pushing back against the overuse of X-rays, a practice that can expose patients to unnecessary radiation and cost them extra cash. Read More

Why you shouldn't store your money in payment apps

As use of payment apps has grown in recent years, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has issued guidance on best practices to avoid pitfalls. Here's what you should know. Read More

Explaining tariffs to the consumer: More than just a political debate.

And if you’re waiting for a hot new gadget (like a new iPhone) or holding your breath for it to go on sale, tariffs could make it pricier or even cause delays. What you might pay extra for ... Read More

Good News

"Good News Movement" founder and journalist Michelle Figueroa talks about the movement that spreads good news to its nearly 6 million followers on Instagram. A group of Virginia high school ... Read More

Americans haven’t been this worried about making their credit card payments since the pandemic

Americans are feeling fairly secure in their jobs, they expect to continue to earn and spend more than they did pre-pandemic, and they think inflation isn’t getting much worse, according to new survey ... Read More

America’s inflation is getting back to normal. But price problems persist

America’s inflation continued to slow in September, reaching a fresh three-and-a-half-year low and coming in at a pace that’s similar to what was seen in 2017 and 2018, according to data released ... Read More

Easiest personal loans to get

In the current economic climate, borrowing money has been a ... the same day. You could also have SoFi pay your credit card lenders for you and receive a 0.25% discount. Learn more about SoFi ... Read More

5 ON YOUR SIDE: Get your baby ready for daycare

As Consumer Reports explains ... ask in your neighborhood’s Facebook group. After you’ve identified a few options, take the time to pay them an in-person visit. You can also ask to take ... Read More

Alphabet’s stock has been a laggard lately. Here’s one case for a rebound.

Alphabet Inc.’s stock has been the weakest performer among the ... His price target implies more than 25% upside from Tuesday’s close. Back To Top ... Read More