Happiness Index: Florida Dead Last!

How have the most financially happy states evolved in the past month? MainStreet breaks down the stats.

Buy the Whole Zip Code?

If you're looking for more than just a really big house, then we've got another serious option for you.

Bargaining for Cable: Free Channels & Lower Bills

Contrary to what some believe, it is possible to negotiate with large cable companies. A few minutes of your time could lead to new premium channels, or an outright reduction in your cable bill.

Black Friday Deals Come Early This Year

What to expect from your favorite retail stores this year.

Billion-Dollar Lawsuits: The October Edition

Spammers, racism and predatory lending. It must be lawsuit season!

Identity Theft & Holiday Shopping: Scary Scenarios

Here are some tips from identity theft experts to keep in mind as you make your shopping plans and start buying gifts.

Store Credit Cards: A Rip Off?

Here’s a run-down of popular store credit cards and what you may not notice in the fine print.

The Oddest Odd Jobs of the Recession

With or without the stimulus package, dozens of new positions have been advertised this past year, which you may have missed.

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wall street

5 Dumbest Things on Wall Street: Nov. 6

11:55 am, November 06, 2009

Kellogg's swine flu silliness; La-Z-Boy crashes auction; So long, CIT; Macy's Phillies faux pas; and Value Line's sin of commission.

funds

Supreme Court Takes On Mutual Fund Fees

11:30 am, November 06, 2009

Why are you paying twice as much in mutual fund fees as big institutional clients? The U.S. Supreme Court is taking a close look at the question.

banks

Is Bank of America About to Break the Law?

11:01 am, November 06, 2009

Consumer advocates are up in arms over Bank of America’s pilot program that charges fees to credit card customers. Is BofA breaking the law?

stocks

Stocks Split? Keep Good Records

10:16 am, November 06, 2009

A split can leave you with a headache after you sell shares and must figure the tax implications of gains and losses. Here's how to avoid the painful part.
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deals & steals

Bargaining for Cable: Free Channels & Lower Bills

7:00 am, November 06, 2009

Contrary to what some believe, it is possible to negotiate with large cable companies. A few minutes of your time could lead to new premium channels, or an outright ...

extreme real estate

Buy the Whole Zip Code?

7:00 am, November 06, 2009

If you're looking for more than just a really big house, then we've got another serious option for you.

deals & steals

Organizing Your Tweets Means Better Savings

4:15 pm, November 05, 2009

A true bargain hunter systematically tracks down useful coupons and knows when to pounce on the best sale offers. Here's how to do it all via Twitter.

deals & steals

A Wal-Mart Thanksgiving for $20

3:30 pm, November 05, 2009

Thanksgiving dinner for $2.50 a person? Wal-Mart's making it happen.

stocks

Making the Illiquid Liquid video

2:45 pm, November 05, 2009

Barry Silbert, Founder and CEO of SecondMarket gave abandoned products a home.

credit cards

Get Your Ex Off Your Credit Card

2:15 pm, November 05, 2009

Divorce is hard enough without one spouse abusing a joint credit card. But take heart, here are some ways to get an ex off your credit card.

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Are Multivitamins Useless?

Thinking about taking a multivitamin to promote health or fight off the flu? You might be throwing your money away.

Consumer Complaints: Credit Card Industry

With popular Web sites for voicing complaints, consumers are broadcasting their painful credit card experiences far and wide.

Swine Flu Shots: Where to Get Them

Swine flu shots are out there.  Here's where you can go to get yours, now or very soon.

Military Careers with Big Paychecks

Be all that you can be and make a nice living, too.

Best Places to Un-Retire

No one wants to give up their retirement, but if you have to, this is how.

Most Controversial Ads of 2009: Consumer Reactions

Here’s our list of advertisements infuriated consumers this year. Often creative. Always crazy.

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