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January 5, 2012
Some long-term healthcare policies not paying upSharyl Attkisson: Some companies not delivering on promises to cover expenses ranging from home healthcare to nursing homes
- Brisk "Mega Monday" business buoys retailers
Adds to already better holiday season, but experts say it's too soon to say economy finally on sound footing
- "Mega Monday" adding sizzle for retailers
Shoppers not just returning, but buying, big, day after Christmas, as gift cards spark buys; Holiday season sales rose 3.8%
- Post-holiday returns rules get more complicated
In many cases, retailers are making it tougher to give back unwanted items, and it's part of continuing trend
- Travel "truths" that are really just myths
Your iPad can make your plane crash. Cruise ship prices are all-inclusive. Expert debunks these, other travel myths
- Holiday travelers: How to avoid ID theft
Find out how people try to steal your identity on the road; Expert gives tips to keep your info secure
- Just-in-time year-end tax tips
Personal finance expert with words to the wise for year's final two weeks
- Free Shipping Day: How to buy wise to ship free
Personal finance expert: Beware of minimum spending amount, free shipping on select or non-sale items and hidden return costs
- Flood disaster made worse by some insurers
After May flood in Calif., some carriers denied claims based on very fine print, providing lesson for all businesses
- World's oldest stockbroker trading strong at 105
New York City firm managing $700M has centenarian, Irving Kahn, on-board; He's being studied for longevity supergene
- Charitable giving goes high-tech: Ways to give
Salvation Army now using card readers at select locations for credit transactions, and many groups now using texts to collect
- Companies that are actually hiring - right now!
Looking for a job? Check out what organizations CBS MoneyWatch.com discovered are picking up workers
- American shoppers spend on instant gratification
U.S. Commerce Department: People buying differently since economic downturn, focusing on smaller, affordable luxuries, such as wine, pets and beauty items
- Cool shopping apps to help you save cash
How to find the best deals possible with smartphone applications, whether you're shopping online or in stores
- 401(k) founder: My creation is "a monster"
"Father of the 401(k)" sounds off on the plans' complexity, finance expert discusses ways to get control over your savings
