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We're happy about the new credit card rules finally taking place this week, but the Wall Street Journal reports this morning that these laws have triggered the highest average credit card interest rates in nine years — 14.7 percent. This means that when you sign up for a new card, you're going to face a pretty high rate because banks aren't able to charge certain fees and don't have the ease of Read more
The last stage of the Credit Card Act of 2009, passed in Congress last May, finally takes effect this week. Here are some of the important changes that savvy consumers should take note of. Penalty Fees: Your late fees can't exceed more than $25 of the minimum payment on your credit card. However, this only applies if you're not a repeated violator. Inactivity Fee: You can't be charged for an Read more
President Obama wants to wield more regulatory power over companies that have the potential to damage the entire financial system. Before he heads to the G20 conference, Obama plans to show his commitment to regulation (and not just government spending), so he can persuasively push European governments to do some spending of their own. The New York Times reports that Obama's plan would require Read more
I like eating seasonally and locally, but I am a realist too. I know much of the food we all eat comes from outside the US. Remember the tomato and hot pepper salmonella scare? Food regulations vary from country to country and many are not as strict as ones in the US, which can pose some health risks. Now a new food label law comes into effect that will require companies to state where certain Read more
Regulators are considering a proposal today that would require potentially gnarly and dangerous side effects be touted as loudly as their miracle cures in pharmaceutical promotions. The FDA is considering requiring TV drug advertisements to also display a number where patients can report serious problems with their medication. TV advertising has created a culture of savvy drug consumers who Read more
I am ever curious about how the human body works, and recently I pondered the permanence of tattoos. Skin is always shedding layers of dead cells (especially if you exfoliate), so how can a tattoo remain year after year? Let's start at the beginning with how a tattoo is created. Tattoos are made by inserting pigment into the skin with an electrically powered solid needle that punctures the Read more
Sex and the City isn't just popular with video bootleggers: according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's list of top seizures, it's also the most popular counterfeit perfume, WWD reports. Out of 138 commercial perfume shipments Customs intercepted for counterfeit scents, 52 contained fake SATC fragrances. And in total, the agency seized more than a million bogus bottles of the stuff last Read more
It's almost Valentine's Day, and that may mean you've got chocolate on your mind. Though you may be fearing the amount of calories in those heart-shaped boxes, there are many reasons to love Valentine's Day sweet treats. In fact, here are five healthy reasons to eat dark chocolate. It helps you exercise longer: A recent study found that eating a tiny amount of dark chocolate before a workout Read more
We are pumped to share one of our favorite stories from Health.com here on our site. By Health.com It's not just what you eat that can make you more satisfied — it's how you eat, too. Try these tips to feel fuller longer. H2O some more Drink two eight-ounce glasses (16 ounces total) of water before each meal. It will fill up your stomach and trim up to 60 calories per meal. Health.com: Which Read more
You splurged on $70 capris, but since they make such a difference in the way you feel during workouts, you'll never go back to cheapo clothes again. Because you've shelled out a lot of dough for these items, it's best to know how to take care of your workout clothes so they'll last. Always check the label or the brand's website for care instructions, and to answer a few common concerns about Read more
