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New credit card swipe fees could hit consumers
Stacey Vanek Smith Feb 1, 2013
Merchants can now pass the credit card processing fees they pay on to consumers.
Drug use and debt: A credit card for recovering addicts
David Lazarus Feb 1, 2013
A new prepaid debit card targeted at former substance abusers aims to keep the holder's spending on a very short leash.
Get ready for new credit card fees -- or not
Stacey Vanek Smith Jan 28, 2013
Retailers can now openly charge shoppers more for using credit cards. In fact, they’ve stealthily been passing those 1 to 4 percent fees on to consumers.
New credit card fees may be passed on to consumers
Dan Bobkoff Jan 28, 2013
Using a credit card? Watch out for new 'swipe fees' being passed on from merchants to consumers.
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.
Ten tips to avoid buying a flood-damaged car
Sally Herships Jan 23, 2013
Many cars that were flooded by Hurricane Sandy are back on the market. Here are a few tips to make sure that you don't buy a Sandy lemon.
Confused by taxes? You're not alone
Mark Garrison Jan 16, 2013
As tax season gets closer, Allan Sloan, senior editor-at-large at Fortune Magazine, laments the increasingly complex tax code.
Explainer: how to choose a financial planner
Paddy Hirsch Jan 14, 2013
Finding a financial planner is a tricky business. Here are some of the key questions to ask.
