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Mind Games & Money: A guide to exploring your emotions in personal finance
Daryl Paranada Mar 29, 2013
How emotional are you when it comes to making money decisions? Explore our special grid to find out. Plus, get tips and learn more about how emotions influence your personal finances.
Could big banks help rein in payday lenders?
Mitchell Hartman Mar 22, 2013
Payday lenders circumvented state laws by moving online, and in the process big banks became enablers (and potentially profited) from payday lending. Now Chase is making changes to protect its customers from payday lenders. Will other banks follow?
Payday lenders need to be more transparent
Helaine Olen Mar 8, 2013
Last week on Marketplace, a payday loan lender defended his industry, saying as long as customers did the math, he wasn't doing anything wrong. Commentator Helaine Olen begs to differ.
In defense of payday lenders
Jeremy Hobson Feb 21, 2013
A payday lender from Kansas City, Missouri, says his business is fair, just do the math.
Payday lenders inspire mixed feelings from borrowers
Tracey Samuelson Feb 20, 2013
New Pew report finds that payday borrowers feel both relief -- and that they are being taken advantage of.
6 ways to protect yourself from restaurant tip theft
Paddy Hirsch Feb 20, 2013
When you go out to eat at a restaurant and pay by credit card, what should you do with your receipts? Leave them on the table or throw them away?
Letters: How can an immigrant build credit?
Barbara Bogaev Feb 8, 2013
How can you build credit if you've just moved to the U.S. from abroad? What resources are out there to help with student loans? Author and journalist Carmen Wong Ulrich tackles these questions and more.
Mind your money manners: Financial etiquette rules
David Lazarus Jan 25, 2013
Is it ever appropriate to ask someone how much money they make? How much they paid for something? Who is supposed to pay for dinner? Is it polite to remind someone that they owe you money? Personal finance columnist Liz Weston schools us on common financial faux pas.
Rules to remember when it comes to money etiquette
Liz Pulliam Weston Jan 24, 2013
In the age of social media and oversharing, how has money etiquette evolved? The combination of tact and common sense still go a long way. Here are some tips to help you mind your money matters.
I don't want to invest in oil and tobacco companies: Advice
David Lazarus Jan 18, 2013
Can you be a socially responsible investor and still get good returns on your investments? When do you know it's time to file for bankruptcy? If your retirement account provider starts charging little fees, is it time to shop around? L.A. Times consumer columnist David Lazarus helps listeners with these personal finance questions.
