Jennifer Waters
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Emergency savings — here’s what you really need
Americans talk a lot about how much they should be spending and saving, but most of us would go into debt for a surprise emergency expense, writes Jennifer Waters. → Read More
8 steps to a more productive you in 2015
Maintain energy and focus to get a lot more done, writes Jennifer Waters. → Read More
7 Christmas carols that teach investment lessons
Behind every beloved Yuletide carol and holiday song, there’s an investment message. → Read More
MarketWatch’s Farmer’s Almanac: Horrible weather just in time for the holidays
The hustle and bustle of the beginning of the holiday season wouldn’t be complete without a lousy weather forecast. → Read More
The Secret Numbers as Important as Your Credit Score
You’re being ranked in a way you’ve probably never heard of: Secret “marketing scores” gleaned from thousands of data points are being used by a wide range of companies to determine your health-insurance rates or whether you get a mortgage or a job. → Read More
The best day to book Christmas travel is…
This week and next are the best times to make your holiday travel reservations. → Read More
6 apps that can save your financial life
Budgeting and bill-paying apps that will make your financial life simpler: → Read More
Try these tricks to save money on car insurance Jennifer Waters's Consumer Confidential
From anti-lock brakes to good grades, there are deals to be found on car insurance, writes Jennifer Waters. → Read More
You have one day to get a deal at one of these luxury hotels Jennifer Waters's Consumer Confidential
CyberSummer, to be held on June 21, offers consumers a chance to get up to 70% off at luxury hotels, writes Jennifer Waters. → Read More
Will auto recalls lead to safer cars on the road? Jennifer Waters's Consumer Confidential
Car makers are taking advantage of the high-profile problems of GM and Toyota to roll out their own recalls. → Read More
The secret numbers as important as your credit score Jennifer Waters's Consumer Confidential
Secret ‘marketing scores’ gleaned from thousands of data points are being used by a wide range of companies to determine your health-insurance rates or whether you get a mortgage or a job. → Read More
Why AT&T and Verizon aren’t hung up on land lines Jennifer Waters's Consumer Confidential
BY decade’s end, the trusty land-line telephone could be consigned to the dustbin of history, and the telephone companies won’t be grieving the loss. → Read More
For travel deals, avoid spring breakers Jennifer Waters's Consumer Confidential
It isn’t too late to find affordable trips for spring. → Read More
8 food trends of 2014 Jennifer Waters's Consumer Confidential
Jennifer Waters: Rising prices lead to changing restaurant menus and more. → Read More
Don’t be a sucker for Sensa Jennifer Waters's Consumer Confidential
Weight-loss gimmicks can’t beat healthy eating and exercise. → Read More
Should you switch cellphone carriers? Jennifer Waters's Consumer Confidential
How to benefit from the T-Mobile vs. AT&T war. → Read More
Sensa, 3 other diet products settle false-ad cases
Sensa, the highly touted weight-loss product that promises dieters that they can sprinkle a substance on their foods to help them shed pounds, will fork over $26.5 million to settle false-advertising claims with the Federal Trade Commission. It is the second-largest settlement in the agency's history, behind the $40 million settlement Skecher's made in 2012. The company was one of four cited in an… → Read More
10 easy ways to make money in 2014 Jennifer Waters's Consumer Confidential
Waters: Forget resolutions. Instead, commit to making several small changes in your financial behavior. → Read More
Credit cards have you covered on price drops Jennifer Waters's Consumer Confidential
Waters: Bought something that’s now on sale? How to use your credit card’s price-guarantee program to recoup the difference. → Read More
How to get Black Friday deals before Black Friday Jennifer Waters's Consumer Confidential
Apps and sites that will give you the lowdown on deals you can get now. → Read More