Money/Investing

government initiatives

This Is What Happens to the Economy If the Payroll Tax Cut Isn’t Extended

4:20 pm, February 09, 2012

If the payroll tax cut is allowed to expire at the end of this month, it could push the U.S. economic growth rate below 2% and potentially increase the unemployment ...

savings

Fed Official Says Fed's Interest Rate Policy May Hurt the Economy

3:29 pm, February 09, 2012

The CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis says it could be a long time before interest rates get off the floor, and that could hurt the economy - particularly ...

debt

The Pitfalls of Debt Consolidation Loans

11:30 am, February 09, 2012

Debt consolidation loans sound too good to be true, and new research argues that’s because they are.

real estate

Will the $26B Foreclosure Deal Hurt the Housing Market?

9:16 am, February 09, 2012

After months of high-stakes negotiations by state attorneys general for a multi-billion dollar settlement with banks over mortgage services abuses, a deal was finally ...

credit cards

How Your Credit Card Can Help You Give Back

9:00 am, February 09, 2012

Don’t have extra money to give to charity? Believe it or not, your credit card could help you with your philanthropic efforts.

banks

Study: In Customer Service Battle, Big Banks Win

6:00 am, February 09, 2012

A secret shopper survey finds that big banks still do a better job of wooing new customers than smaller institutions and credit unions.

retirement

Don't Understand Annuities? You Don’t Have To

3:30 pm, February 08, 2012

David Stone, founder and CEO of Aria Retirement Solutions, discusses investment opportunities outside of annuities for retirees.

credit cards

The 2012 Election & Your Credit Cards

2:30 pm, February 08, 2012

For voters who are already in hock to banks and credit companies, they may want to be more precise with their vote in this year’s election. What if someone wants ...

budget & save

8 Sexy Tips for Valentine’s Day Savings

2:00 pm, February 08, 2012

There's nothing sexier than a mate with money. And you'll have more of it by using these simple tips to get maximum romance with minimum cash.

real estate

10 Totally Vulnerable Company Towns

1:30 pm, February 08, 2012

The co-dependency between hometowns and companies can lead to heartbreak.

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