Handheld Cell Phone Bans for All Drivers: 5 states (California, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York and Washington), the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands prohibit all drivers from talking on handheld cell phones while driving.

With the exception of Washington State, these laws are all primary enforcement—an officer may ticket a driver for using a […]

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Sleep may be as essential as diet and exercise as a key to maintaining a healthy body weight. New research concludes body mass index (BMI) is linked to length and quality of sleep in a surprisingly consistent fashion.
As part of the Integrative Cardiac Health Project at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, researchers analyzed the sleep, activity […]

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It costs nearly twice the national average to maintain a standard of living in Manhattan–but about 17 percent lower than the national average in Pryor Creek, OK, according to the ACCRA Cost of Living Index, published quarterly by C2ER – The Council for Community and Economic Research. 

The Ten Most and Least Expensive Urban Areas
in the […]

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Congress is considering two bills that would restrict the fees and penalties credit card companies can charge consumers.

The House bill, authored by New York Democrat Carolyn Maloney, was approved by the House Financial Services Committee on Wednesday. It now  goes to the House floor for debate.
The Senate bill, regarded as one with tougher terms, was written by […]

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The average child manipulates his parents to get what he wants—and parents usually don’t even know it. “Most parents seem to be completely unaware of how much their little ones make them buy,” said Claus Ebster, one of two researchers from the University of Vienna who unobtrusively observed 178 parents shopping with children in Austrian […]

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More college students are using credit cards to pay for everything from tuition to food, leaving many increasingly anxious about their growing debt.  A new study just released by Sallie Mae, the nation’s leading provider of college loans, shows the number of cards, the amount of debt and extent of concern are increasing.  At the […]

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Top 10 Retailers,
based on 2007 annual revenue

1

Wal-Mart

2

Home Depot

3

CVS Caremark

4

Kroger

5

Costco

6

Target

7

Walgreen

8

Sears

9

Lowe’s

10

SUPERVALU

Source: National Retail Federation

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Teens are experts at spending money, but far fewer apparently know how to manage it. Blame it on their parents. According to a survey by Charles Schwab & Co., most parents admit they could do a better job teaching their kids about money management. Only a third have taught their teens how to balance a […]

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Getting a credit card is a major rite of passage. But many parents wonder whether their teens are ready for the very adult rights and responsibilities that come with the card.
There are significant pros and cons to consider, from safety and convenience to the potential to create long-term credit problems. Just don’t think too long. […]

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Interested in getting a tan from the comfort of a chair in front of your computer screen? More than a million others apparently are, according to statistics from a website that claims users can get an all year tan by simply sitting in front of their UV-enhanced computer screen three times a week.
The UK site, […]

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