Credit & Debt
U.S. Owes China Its Lunch Money
Lots of people think the U.S. is the biggest and baddest country in the world. But it's also known that China is becoming a more important player in the world marketplace, and recent data supports just that.
The Numbers Game: Stimulus, Jobs And The Deficit
Poll results show that 56% of Americans oppose the federal stimulus bill from last year.
Student Life: Moving your money
This is part two of my three-part Student Life blog series. (Part one)
When heading off to college, don't forget to move your money out too. Most financial institutions offer student checking, savings, credit cards and other programs to help you start healthy financial habits and build credit history.
Here are three steps to making your financial move:
A New Year For Personal Finance Resolutions
One of the most beneficial New Year's resolutions you can make this January is to get your finances in order. Some 75% of people said they plan to make at least one personal-finance resolution this year, according to a survey from online broker TD Ameritrade Holding Corp.
Overdraft Fees Vs. Veggies: The Road To Victory
It appears that, as a nation, we would rather give away $34 than eat brussels sprouts.
Labor Day, aka "Retail Celebration Day"
Most people can agree that holidays are awesome, and Labor Day is no exception. It's a long weekend; you get to hang out with friends and family, savor the last barbeque of the summer, and play in the sun.
IOU Review: A double-take on common debts
Instead of ignorant avoidance, it pays to face up to debt and understand the positive and negative sides of various debt types.
Wreck Witness & Cosign Bind
What to do when you witness an accident, and whether or not you should cosign for a loan.
Credit Card Companies Forgive Debt... Sort Of
Imagine you owe over $5,000 on your credit card.
Out of the blue, the company calls to ask if you can pay just 80% of the balance, and they’ll waive the rest.
You refuse. Then the company calls you later, and asks for only 50%.
Making Student Loan Repayment Easier
Starting July 1, repaying student loans will be easier for some borrowers. A new program will go into effect that will cap monthly student loan payments based on income.
A borrower must first meet these conditions:
