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How to lose money by saving more
David Gura Sep 22, 2011
The Federal Reserve's plan to keep interest rates near zero for two more years nearly wipes out interest income for people who rely on federally insured savings accounts and certificates of deposit.
Putting down bets in Las Vegas
Chris Farrell Aug 15, 2011
Question: I recently sold my home in Washington DC and have moved to Las Vegas, NV for my job. As a result of the sale of my home, I earned a...
TELL US: How do you talk yourself down from the financial ledge?
Stephen Hoffman Jan 11, 2012
On this week's show, Carl Richards, he's a certified financial planner and New York Times contributor, said that he often makes this suggestion to...
A small raise: Now what?
Chris Farrell Aug 12, 2011
Question: I should be getting a addition to my (meager) salary soon. At the moment, I can barely make ends meet, especially during the winter. What...
As recovery stalls, more Americans seek food assistance
Eve Troeh Nov 14, 2011
One state -- Alabama -- added over a million to the food assistance rolls as tornadoes and the economy affected families
Thoughts on settlement money
Chris Farrell Jul 29, 2011
Question: We were in a traffic accident a while back and our vehicle was totaled. Fortunately we are all ok (barring some persistent muscular pain...
Savings bonds are safe
Chris Farrell Jul 28, 2011
Question: Should I cash in my EE and I bonds? Are they safe? Are they going to continue to be safe? I'm a retired teacher, already lost big on my...
Save more, spend less
Chris Farrell Jul 26, 2011
Millions of Americans are struggling to save more. The high unemployment of the past several years has convinced us that we need to shore up our...
A safe parking place for emergency money
Chris Farrell Jul 25, 2011
Question: My wife and I have been putting aside $100 a month and we currently have about $2200.00 in emergency savings. The money is currently in a...
Beware of Save-ageddon!
Jul 22, 2011
Here in Los Angeles, Carmageddon came and went without a hitch. Citizens heeded the warnings and the predicted epic gridlock didn't happen. Tess Vigeland wonders if there's a way to scare people into saving for retirement too.
