Sitemap - 2016 - The Red Tape Chronicles
VIDEO: Police ask Amazon Echo to 'testify' against owner; why smart homes require smart laws, fast
A golf ball denial of service attack? Costco hits bogey as website topples over golf sales craze
The ultimate guide to understanding your credit score
Restless Project: Three-quarters of Americans say they aren't doing well -- why not?
The Restless Project: Trump's Turn: What is your monthly nut? What do you need to be 'doing well?'
The Restless Project: Trump's Turn -- Middle class budgets will tell the story
The ultimate 10-step guide to dealing with your credit report
Child care costs more than college and rent; why Restless America doesn't work for Americans
For young women in Afghanistan, learning to code means learning to be free
Soon, half of us will be Uber 'drivers' -- why that's both good and bad
The real story from 2016: Not a Trump surge, but the disappearance of 10 million Obama supporters
VIDEO: Fake apps fool smartphone users, newest form of ID theft
What the Trump presidency means for your money, and what you should do now (nothing, probably)
You can't spend cash at this bar (and this coffee shop...and...it's a trend); here's why
Whose data is it anyway? FCC issues rare pro-privacy ruling, ISPs itching for a court fight
The foreclosure crisis is over, for now; Obama's relief programs hurt more than they helped
VIDEO: Day-long attack of the zombie gadgets seems over, but what now?
Code to Inspire graduation images
As the local bank branch becomes an endangered species, are there hidden consequences?
Yes, using more social networks raises your risk of ID theft -- a lot, says ID Analytics.
The robot-proof job opportunity of the 21st Century? 'Engineering bottleneck' expert (Part 2)
ARCHIVE -- In an instant, retirement savings vanish
Here's why 'Just pay down your debt' can be unhelpful, or even cruel, advice
Hate fake reviews, followers? This algorithm spots cheaters
Better advice on what to do about the huge Yahoo data leak
Yahoo confirms 500 million user accounts were compromised; this time, really, change your passwords
Wells Fargo victim consumers tried to sue, were thrown out of court -- and you would be too
House flipping is back in a big way. Is that bad? (And where the most flips are)
Alert: Resurgence of infected Zip files a new (old) menace to your email inbox
Some Verizon customers say their data use (and fees!) has mysteriously soared recently
Can she spend only $10 a day? Facing student loan mountain, she started 'Frugal Females Challenge'
As average new auto loan payment soars to $500/month, car sales market running out of gas
Phantom debt collector comes after me, again (here's what those emails look like)
FBI says hackers attacked state election computers; here's what they might be up to
Watch an elaborate job scam unfold (you won't believe the attention to detail)
As 'Obamacare' faces another big test, tell me what your experience has been
Submarine builder declares 'economic warfare' as plans for ship said to be hacked; now what?
I want my cell phone back! FCC starts Robocall Strike Force to attack 'scourge' of unwanted calls
Don't be fooled by Olympics on TV: Success takes years, not seconds. And so it is with money
Continued airline 'glitches' show systems are too fragile; now, Congress wants answers
People ask why I take my dog on road trips. Here's why.
Stop what you're doing and go on vacation, before it's too late! It's good for you (and your career)
Nearly half of Americans are making this expensive credit card mistake
When I asked alleged phantom debt collector for comment, I was told I owe $935.76.
How much house do Americans really own? (And why D.C. homeowners have the most equity)
Take a vacation before it's too late! Seven reasons why you aren't getting anything done anyway
Can't find a starter home? Here's 25 places you should look (a unique list)
The workplace discrimination epidemic that no one is talking about
New worries about ransomware -- attacking smartphones
Are your friends making you fat ... with debt?
The new 'option' that might help you score cheaper plane tickets (or at least some sanity)
It's not just millennials who aren't buying homes; it's (almost) everyone
Barstool MBA, Chapter 4: We are all in the loneliness business
Oh no, my portfolio! What should you do about Brexit? Go to the beach, probably
The link between domestic violence and mass murder that's been hidden in a desk drawer for too long
State official: Please stop falling for ransomware attacks -- you're costing the taxpayers big bucks
Barstool MBA, Chapter 3: Everyone will steal from you (And that's ok)
An MLB pitcher lives in a van? An NFL player drives with Uber? Fun money lessons from pro athletes
Tinder swipes left on under-18 users (yes, 13-year-olds previously could use the site)
The Barstool MBA: We begin with a murder. Really.
New rules aim to end payday loan ‘debt traps’, CFPB says
'A billion useless people' -- the end of work (and pay) is coming, but no one seems very concerned
Women seen as less risky than men with money; why is this a bad thing?
'Not a jerk for firing loyal workers' column causes outrage, offers lesson in age discrimination
Seven questions that will help you sniff out a debt collector scam
Surprise! Debt collectors can call friends, family, and co-workers. But...
When, exactly, was America great? Well, there was a time...
Apple, feds issue warning about flurry of iTunes gift card scams; one victim lost $31,000
Huge LinkedIn password leak much, much huger than originally thought; change those passwords NOW
A debt collector called: What now? A before, during and after explainer
Moonlighting: The key to financial security in the digital age
Save $50K by age 30: Why this crucial retirement milestone matters, and how to get there
Is that college too expensive? There's a simple formula for that (HINT: It's about income, not cost)
Don't screw up the first payment, and 5 other ways to avoid student loan disasters
When your phone gets run over by a bus, here's how to get data out of it (a sad but true story)
Don't be fooled again: It's time to ignore national polls and focus on Florida, Ohio, etc.
The surprising list of cities where home sellers are making big money right now
As car loans get bigger and longer, refinancing becomes big business. Does it make sense? (A: Maybe)
Why are hackers winning? Because phishing still works (in fact, it's getting 'better')
Meet the "new middle class" -- spending more, earning less, target market for payday loans
Eight ways to avoid car repair gotchas
Nerd bar fight! Which is better, leasing or buying a new car?
'Phantom discounts' -- lawsuit alleges that outlet mall prices are a steal...and not in a good way
Worried about the wrong thing: Hospital hacks show privacy, HIPAA might be dangerous to our health
Change jobs every year? That's normal now
My small role in John Oliver's credit report piece, and the rest of the story (including help!)
Still haven't done your taxes? Take the weekend off. Taxes aren't due until April 18 this year
Debt collectors say 'Pay up,' but won't say why...and other consumer gripes
Hate paying for bad money advice? This new rule should make you happy
What March Madness? Cinderella isn't helping you win your office pool, or your retirement
Student loan debt 'relief' operation shut down by Feds
Pssst: Used cars could be a real bargain this year (thanks to....leasing?)
Seven rookie investing mistakes, and how to avoid them (OK, 10 mistakes)
The 10 hottest markets for young home buyers -- and the coldest (sorry, Portland)
Car hacking worries FBI, too; and reports of keyless entry hacking won't go away
Four out of five store chip card readers still aren't working. Why? A billion-dollar question
Safer credit cards (safe from kids' overspending, anyway) might be just an app away
DC Metro system shut down for a day over fire scare; America laughs, but it's time to end the joke
'Turbulent market environment' - P2P lending hits bump in the road. Have you tried it?
The 'Forbidding Airlines from Imposing Ridiculous Fees (FAIR) Act' -- every industry should have one
ARCHIVE: EXCLUSIVE: Your employer may share your salary, and Equifax might sell that data
One accident hikes auto insurance rates 44 percent on average, study finds
Don't buy a new car just yet: Some say there's trouble brewing in the car loan market
The threat from 'first-ever' Mac ransomware is low, but the potential is scary
Crime *does* pay -- hackers earn about $40 an hour. But black hats who turn white get a big raise
Can behavioral economics make people more honest? (and help cut your insurance rates)
They're baaaaack.....home equity loan activity surges; will houses become ATMs again?
Verizon FIOS is a good deal, until you add it all up, then it's a confusing (bad?) deal
Keep Netflix 'free' -- Don't share your account with hackers (you might be)
Your cable bill is probably $100/month; here's why it should be closer to $35
Search for The Promised Land: In Kansas City, you can make it on your own
In Apple vs. FBI, the U.S. public sides with law enforcement
Yankees suddenly hate free agency? When it comes to fans' rights and price fixing, yup
What does the FBI think is on terrorist's iPhone, anyway? A fight, perhaps
Your smartphone is your new 'debit' card, and why that's probably safer
Hey Bernie, Hillary, Donald: It's the pay, stupid. Let's start talking about the real problem
Search for The Promised Land: Cincinnati, America's 'first American' city
Not bumbling around: Online dating use triples among young adults, Pew says
Renters pay higher auto insurance rates than homeowners, study shows
Want a $200-an-hour job? Take my Monthly Savings Challenge, with help from my friends at Grow
No longer drowning? More homeowners floating above the waterline, finally
What would Hillary, Bernie mean for your money?
New chip credit cards lead to .... worse fraud?
The Promised Land: Columbus, America's largest affordable city
Where the candidates stand on Snowden and surveillance
Law enforcement investigating NFL ticket 'price floor' policy, other event ticket gotchas
The GOP and your money; the candidates' ideas, and what they might mean for the economy
Does your tax preparer actually know tax law?
First-time home buyers: the new elite?
America's most affordable cities; a map of their stories
I hope today isn't the *first* time you are telecommuting
Five money questions you should be able to answer at any time
Pittsburgh might be America's most affordable city...and the hippest?
Millennials are so over debit cards; here’s why
The Cynja, Vol. 18: Grant tumbles into an exploding firewall
Verizon grounds JetBlue -- how could that happen? Another plan B gone bad
ARCHIVE: Why Plan B often goes badly
'Sell everything!' Here's why you shouldn't panic (or, maybe, why some of you should)
10 absolutely critical lessons from the Cardinals-Astros hack that everyone should learn
Finally, consumers are using the one tool that really can prevent ID theft
Seven tips from the science of New Year's resolutions (just make it to Valentine's Day!)
New regular feature: The Billfixers Files -- When they were done, Comcast owed HIM money
If your new year's resolutions include losing weight, resolve to avoid getting ripped off, too
Predictions for 2016: Job-killing robots, crashing drones, mobile pay and Internet of Things chaos