What are the origins of rebates? 

Oct 6, 2023
The term goes back centuries, and became a major source of controversy in the late 19th century.
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For many, rebates are worth jumping through some hoops

Feb 9, 2015
Customers often use a rebate to justify buying something they want anyway.

Who gets a healthcare rebate? 4 questions answered

Jul 25, 2014
Insurers will be issuing $330 million in refunds, but few people will get checks.

Getting Personal: The perils of private student debt

Feb 23, 2012
MSN's Liz Weston discusses tax rebates, student debt and how to negotiate the foreclosure process.
Liz Weston rule about student loans: borrow no more for education than you expect to make the first year out of school.
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