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Kathy Kristof

• How to Bag a Bargain on Black Friday

  Trying to bag some bargains? Sales abound, but bargains are more elusive. We've compiled some tips from savvy shoppers and links to even more to help you stay solvent this holiday season. by Kathy Kristof

  Blog posts | Nov 23, 2009

• Zicam Makers Strike Back

  The makers of Zicam cold remedies turned their battle with the Food and Drug Administration public this week, filing a 33-page letter with securities regulators that discloses details of its long-running dispute. Now Zicam's parent company, Matrixx Initiatives, is asking that the FDA provide...

  Blog posts | Nov 20, 2009

• The Dangers of Using a Debit Card

  Debit cards can be downright dangerous during the holiday season, exposing you to greater risks from identity theft, according to a top privacy expert. Here's why. by Kathy Kristof

  Blog posts | Nov 18, 2009

• Dumbest Things You Do With Your Money

  Even smart people make financial moves that are downright illogical. Emotions and superstitions have a sneaky way of keeping you from rational financial decisions. But dumb choices can have serious, real-world consequences. Here are some of the biggest blunders we all make, plus tips from the...

  Articles | Nov 18, 2009

• Is Your 401(k) a Dog or a Darling?

  A fledgling web site can allow you to see how your company's 401(k) stacks up when compared to others. And it can give you the sickening news of what it costs when your plan is poorly operated. by Kathy Kristof

  Blog posts | Nov 17, 2009

• Programmers Took Hush Money to Help Madoff Swindle

  Two computer programmers were charged today with creating the "sophisticated, credible and entirely phony" trading records that were critical to helping Bernard Madoff pull off his $65 billion fraud. by Kathy Kristof

  Blog posts | Nov 13, 2009

• Arbitrary Tax Laws Steal from Peter to Pay Paul; Leave Millions Out in the Cold

  Prospective home buyers and Realtors gave a collective cheer when the government extended and expanded the home buying tax credits. But this law and other recent breaks are turning the tax system into a lottery, providing windfalls to some and costs to others. by Kathy Kristof

  Blog posts | Nov 12, 2009

• Zicam Addicts (and Shareholders) Were Ripped-Off

  A Los Angeles lawyer and self-described "Zicam addict" decided to investigate the science behind the FDA's warning against the product. He found dismissed lawsuits and what he describes as "junk science." by Kathy Kristof

  Blog posts | Nov 9, 2009

• Refi Ripoffs: How to Cut Bank Fees

  Paying close attention to fees--particularly for title insurance--when refinancing a home mortgage, can save hundreds of dollars. Here's a guide to shopping and negotiating your fees. by Kathy Kristof

  Blog posts | Nov 3, 2009

• Health Reform: How to Make it Cheaper

  An analysis of health insurance premiums in states that mandate coverage gives a glimpse of how rates might change under health reform. The results of this analysis aren't pretty. by Kathy Kristof

  Blog posts | Nov 4, 2009