Retirement often comes earlier than planned, survey shows

Friday, May. 03, 2013

A recent survey by the Employee Benefit Research Institute showed that almost half the respondents retired earlier than expected over a health issue or job loss.Read more

People's Law School offers free legal advice

Friday, Apr. 26, 2013

Topics at the free school include wills and trusts and elder law.Read more

Be a green consumer to observe Earth Day

Teresa McUsic| Friday, Apr. 19, 2013

Local festivals and recycling events are planned this weekend to observe the 43rd Eath Day, which is Monday.Read more

Texas Senate bill seeks to put out payday loan 'wildfire'

Teresa McUsic| Friday, Apr. 05, 2013

Fort Worth-Arlington is the No. 3 market in Texas for such loans.Read more

How to wring some savings from your cellphone

Teresa McUsic| Friday, Mar. 29, 2013

Proceed with care, but no-contract phone plans may cost you less.Read more

It's worth checking out: IRS may owe you a 2009 refund

By Teresa McUsic| tmcusic@savvyconsumer.net|Friday, Mar. 22, 2013

Students and seniors could get money back if their income was taxed.Read more

Better Business Bureau: Old ally entering a new era

Teresa McUsic| Special to the Star-Telegram|Friday, Mar. 15, 2013

More consumers are checking out reviews.Read more

With incentives, you can save energy and money

Friday, Mar. 08, 2013

Oncor wants you to replace your home air conditioner and add solar panels -- and it's offering cash incentives to help do it.Read more

Where to start if you need cash for college

Friday, Feb. 22, 2013

The Savvy Consumer has tips on where to find help paying for college.Read more



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