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Robo-signing moves to credit cards
Bob Moon Aug 13, 2012
First came mortgages. Now, courts are ruling against credit card issuers for sloppy paperwork or lack of proof when they sue alleged deadbeats.
What the fiscal cliff could mean for individual taxpayers
Paddy Hirsch Aug 9, 2012
We've talked about the possible effects of the fiscal cliff on the economy, but there will be immediate and duplicate consequences for individuals too.
From banker to janitor -- all in a day's work
Krissy Clark Aug 1, 2012
To get herself out of debt, one banker had to take a very different kind of job.
The drought to affect prices at the supermarket
Paddy Hirsch Jul 25, 2012
Expect the prices for meat and dairy goods to rise as the Midwest drought continues.
The cost of taking care of mom and dad
Adriene Hill Jul 16, 2012
For many seniors, they reach a point where they can't do it all and they need a little to a lot of help. The cost of the assistance often falls to the children.
The costs of taking care of an elderly relative
Adriene Hill Jul 16, 2012
Taking a look at how to provide for an elderly relative who is having trouble taking care of himself or herself.
The 8% pension plan solution
Bob Moon Jul 5, 2012
Public pension funds are resorting to riskier investments in a bid to score returns high enough to give retirees their guaranteed payments.
How personal finance is factoring into the election
Tess Vigeland Jun 27, 2012
In this installment of Money Matters, we look at the economics of democracy: whether our personal finances are having an effect in this year's major political election.
Let's get physical. Oops, I mean financial!
Jacqueline Guzman Jun 25, 2012
Americans are more likely to rate themselves physically fit than financially healthy, a recent survey finds. Whip your finances back into shape with expert advice.
The cost of fighting home foreclosure
Stacey Vanek Smith Jul 16, 2012
As foreclosure filings start to rise again, homeowners must balance the costs -- financial and emotional -- of fighting eviction.
