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The recession hasn't spared any age group, but it's been especially hard on seniors. More and more Americans 62 and older are turning to reverse mortgages to supplement their cash. But is it right for you?
The recession hasn't spared any age group, but it's been especially hard on seniors. More and more Americans 62 and older are turning to reverse mortgages to supplement their cash. But is it right for you?
Wednesday, May 15 2013 5:04 AM EDT2013-05-15 09:04:58 GMT
The amount of money many of us pay in taxes in a given year is often times larger than any purchase we'd make. Where does that really money go? Well, there is a way to find out.
The amount of money many of us pay in taxes in a given year is often times larger than any purchase we'd make. Where does that really money go? Well, there is a way to find out.
Monday, May 13 2013 6:56 AM EDT2013-05-13 10:56:00 GMT
It's pretty normal these days when you're apartment hunting to be asked to pay an application fee. Those fees can be pretty steep, and can be at least $50 for every application.
It's pretty normal these days when you're apartment hunting to be asked to pay an application fee. Those fees can be pretty steep, and can be at least $50 for every application.
Wednesday, May 8 2013 10:01 AM EDT2013-05-08 14:01:02 GMT
Do you recall that New Year budget resolution you made? Do you even remember what it was? Did you even make one? Fox Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello says fear not, there is still time to reset your resolution.
Do you recall that New Year budget resolution you made? Do you even remember what it was? Did you even make one? Fox Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello says fear not, there is still time to reset your resolution or even set up a budget.
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Shopping for the women in your life can be tough when it comes to technology especially for mothers.
FOX 5's Doug Evans has compiled a list for the Top Tech Gifts for Mom and has kept it under $200 because she shouldn't just get technology as a gift.
Starting at the cell phone store, two of the hottest selling smart phones made the list for moms. The first is a no brainer: The iPhone 5. The second is the Samsung GALAXY S III. The iPhone 5 and GALAXY S III all retail for around $199 with several of the major carriers.
But maybe mom needs a table. Looking for a table under $200 is challenging, but there are two great ones in the category. Amazon's all-new Kindle Fire HD and Google's Nexus 7 fall within the price range. The iPad missed the list with a price range starting around $300.
Of course, if mom has a phone and table, there are still other ideas in the technology world.
For the mom looking to get or stay in shape, there's the Fitbit Wireless Activity Tracker. Verizon let FOX 5's Doug Evans try out the device. It keeps track of the steps he took every day and calculated how many calories were burned. It can also track sleeping habits to see how restful of a night he was having. He could find out his progress online and set challenges for each day. The Fitbit retails for about $99.
For moms passionate about cooking, there's the Key Ingredient Recipe Reader. It is a tablet device built for the rigors of the kitchen which can allow the user to store personal recipes or select from thousands at the Key Ingredients website. The Key Ingredient Recipe Reader retails for about $179.
For more on the devices as well as a complete list of the top gifts for mom go to facebook.com/DougEvansFOX5.
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Fitbit Wireless Activity Tracker
Key Ingredient Recipe Reader
