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Pfizer Agrees to $44M Chantix Settlement: See If You Qualify
People who purchased Chantix during a six-year period could be eligible to receive money from a $44 million class action settlement over allegations that the smoking-cessation drug contained an undisclosed nitrosamine, a substance that can cause cancer. Pfizer has agreed to pay $44 million to…
I traveled to Mexico to see if I wanted to move there. After 5 weeks, I found an answer I didn’t know I was looking for.
For months, I’d been looking forward to my five-week solo trip to Mexico, where I’d be housesitting in a beautiful oceanfront home in La Paz. I expected I’d have a relaxing stay, and I was especially eager to learn more about the area and its local culture to see if I might want to retire
OpenAI loses another top executive, as Brad Lightcap leaves ‘to start something new’
Veteran OpenAI executive Brad Lightcap announced on Tuesday that he’s leaving the company, the latest departure at the AI juggernaut as it orients itself toward an initial public offering. Lightcap served as the company’s chief financial officer and chief operating officer during his eight-year…
10 Things to Know Before Shopping at Aldi (Don’t Miss the ‘Aisle of Shame’)
Deutschlandreform / Shutterstock.com Advertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. Aldi is a grocery store chain founded in Germany that is quickly becoming a favorite…
I thought San Diego would be my forever home. Now I’m heading to Minnesota to be near my granddaughter.
I love immersing myself in new cultures and customs. I had to settle for reading about them in books as a child, but as soon as I got into college, I started traveling the world. I didn’t think I’d ever stay anywhere for long, but as soon as our kids came along, I decided to
Disappointing photos show what visiting Niagara Falls in Canada is really like
When I reminisce about my boat tour of Niagara Falls, I think of the hot-pink ponchos. I spotted a rainbow from behind a sea of heads in these disposable, mist-shielding cloaks, stretching their arms in an attempt to get an unobstructed shot of the natural wonder. The picture or video may not…
Gold Bugs Just Bet $180 Million on a Rebound. Should You Follow Their Lead?
One bad jobs report was all it took to send gold’s true believers rushing back in with big money. What they bet on says a lot. What it means for your savings says less than you would think. The jobs report landed on Friday, Aug. 7, and gold bugs, investors who stay loyal to the
I’m a retired firefighter. I spent $14,000 on plastic surgery in my 50s, and I’m not ashamed.
This story is based on an interview with Mark Tortorella, 61, a retired firefighter and medic from Chicago. It has been edited for length and clarity. I don’t fit the profile of someone who has had plastic surgery. Many people think the typical patient is a well-to-do woman, not a former…
I spent about $23 an hour for Frontier Airlines’ premium class. I’d upgrade again, but only on one kind of flight.
I had two days in Cleveland and one thing I’d wanted to do for years: Visit the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The best flight option was with the budget carrier Frontier Airlines, and it was departing Denver at 6:45 a.m. To make it on time, I’d have to wake at 3:30 a.m. and
Want A Lower Credit Card Interest Rate? Just Ask
Key takeaways Credit card companies don’t advertise it, but it’s possible to negotiate your APR with your card issuer. Research your account’s history and terms as well as competing card offers so that you can make an informed argument. Improving your credit score tends to be an effective way to…