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Automotive

Why leasing a car may be a good deal for consumers

An industry insider warns it's not a very good deal for car companies

Volkswagen America CEO resigns

His replacement has days to come up with diesel scandal fix

Cell phones & smart phones

Google goes public with Project Fi

The low-cost wireless service had been available by invititation only

App to measure blood pressure misses high blood pressure in 8 out of 10 patients, study finds

Researchers say there is a need for scientific validation and regulation as health apps become more popular

Computers & electronics

Ransomware now targeting Apple computers

Palo Alto Networks discovered the first attack over the weekend

Virtual reality? Who needs it?

Study finds little interest in the much-hyped new technology

Credit cards

Banks tracking customers' cell phone locations to detect fraud

The opt-in program should also reduce declines when customers are traveling

Employment

What makes a good leader in the eyes of a Millennial employee?

An expert offers insight into what employers can expect from 'The Great Generational Shift'

Brackets vs. business, otherwise known as March Madness

The tournament takes center court at the workplace

Entertainment

Virginia governor signs daily fantasy sports law

First state to formally declare the games are legal

Family & parenting

Apps to help divorced couples co-parent more efficiently

These apps are helping parents collaborate and communicate to ensure their child's life stays smooth and consistent

Parents of 'difficult' children are more likely to use devices to calm them, study finds

Experts say an overdependence on iPads and mobile devices could have an impact on a child's longer-term development

Health

FDA: be cautious of claims made by dietary supplements and nonprescription drugs

Many of these products may not be regulated and could cause serious harm

Heavy coffee drinkers less likely to get MS

Six cups a day appears to reduce inflammatory response

Home & garden

Refrigerator sales are red hot as utilities try to meet clean air goals

A new refrigerator can be twice as efficient as an older one

How different generations are driving the housing market

Realtors' report explores some myths about Millennials

Insurance

Michigan, Montana and New Jersey have the highest car insurance premiums

Maine, Ohio and Wisconsin have the lowest. The reasons? They include traffic, crime and regulations

Internet

Broadband Internet subsidy proposed for low-income consumers

FCC will consider expanding the current Lifeline program

Amazon jumps into home shopping TV

Style Code Live will feature products available through Amazon

Personal finance

Bankers warned about putting student loans into default when co-signer dies

The practice can ruin borrowers' credit and could be deemed unfair and deceptive

Consumers ran up big credit card bills last year

The fourth quarter 2015 increase in debt was larger than for all of 2014

Privacy

New privacy rules proposed for Internet service providers

Consumers would get more control over how their data is used

Feds settle with Verizon Wireless in “supercookie” probe

Carrier will change practices and pay $1.3 million fine

Scams

Alleged Amazon phishing scam is scarily sophisticated

Email contains no overt tells that set off usual scam alert

IRS struggling against growing refund fraud

Fraudsters now targeting specific individuals with phishing scam

Seniors

Report: income inequality a factor in retirement savings

Researchers say higher income Americans have saved a lot more

Granny Pod: the high-tech, backyard 'nursing home for one'

This tiny home sits right in a caregiver's backyard and features an abundance of medical extras

Shopping

Women protest tampon taxes

Women's health products shouldn't be singled out for taxation, advocates argue

Plant proteins and an emphasis on avoided ingredients will be big in 2016, experts say

Asian noodles also make the list of the year's most influential food trends

Social & dating

Complaining can harm your health, research shows

Chronic curmudgeons may also be harming the health of those who listen to them

Study: photographing a meal prior to consumption leads to greater overall satisfaction

The 'amateur food-photographer' phenomenon is here to stay and holds opportunities for marketers, researchers say

Tax preparation

Uncle Sam may owe you money -- really

Folks who haven't filed a 2012 federal income tax return may be due a refund

Travel

Stay safe while traveling – how to avoid becoming a victim

Here are some simple ways to keep yourself and your valuables safe

NightSwapping cuts the cost of leisure travel

Let strangers stay with you and you can stay with strangers

Weight loss

It's true, a high-protein diet will make you feel fuller

But it is important to choose your protein carefully

Recalls

Hyundai recalls Genesis and Equus vehicles

Corrosion can cause intermittent or total loss of windshield wiper function

Honda recalls NSS300 and NSS300A scooters

Brake fluid may leak

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