Morning Call

A recent column about free high-definition television signals prompted a lot of queries from readers. We'll take a shot at answering a few of the frequently asked questions and reveal...

Jared Fogle is the Subway guy. He's the guy who lost 245 pounds by eating submarine sandwiches from the restaurant chain. Eminently likable, Fogle is undoubtedly an inspiration for millions...

An auto insurer might have owed you far more than you received for your last accident claim. If a driver on a cell phone rear-ended your car, for example, his...

Sunday marks the one-year countdown to the takeover by digital television. The approaching death of lower-quality analog TV has been the source of a lot of concern and misinformation, but...

Consumers today have to navigate a minefield of gotchas and deceptions. The only way to plot a course through those hazards and safeguard your wallet is to educate yourself about...

The run-up to the Super Bowl brings intense scrutiny of each football team's offense. Most video highlight clips show the exciting touchdown plays, the amazing catches and breakaway runs. But...

Telecommunications is an area of spending that takes diligence to keep in check because prices and offerings change frequently. Among those developments is the triple-play bundle, which includes television, telephone...

How are you doing with those New Year's resolutions? Did you resolve to save money, reduce stress and make more time for what really matters? Here's something that accomplishes all...

How would you like to take advantage of after-holiday sales without spending a dime? You can, by obtaining partial refunds on items you already have purchased. Many retailers offer a...

Light bulbs, razor blades, eyeglasses and identity-theft products were among the topics that resonated most with readers in 2007. Spending Smart is fortunate to receive avid response -- both compliments...