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Americans are getting back together...with their debt
Kai Ryssdal Mar 12, 2013
Americans are reigniting their love affair with debt. Sure, it spurred a financial crisis. But it's also good for the economy.
Military tuition cuts: A tangible sequester impact
David Gura Mar 11, 2013
The U.S. Army is freezing all new applications for its tuition assistance program because of the sequester. As David Gura reports, the elimination of the much relied-upon program is among the first tangible repercussions of the automatic budget cuts.
The wealthy may pay more taxes now -- but their wealth goes further, too
David Weinberg Mar 8, 2013
The recent federal tax increase on the top 1 percent of earners means some of the wealthiest Americans will pay taxes at the highest level since 1979. But the wealthy are also wealthier too -- and their money goes further.
Letters: Should I lower my credit limit?
David Lazarus Mar 8, 2013
Guest host David Lazarus answers listeners' personal finance questions including advice on what to do when a elderly relative racks up big debt late in life and whether voluntarily lowering one's credit limit can negatively affect one's credit rating.
Navigating the financial aid maze
Jim Burress Mar 6, 2013
More parents are turning to college financial planners for advice on how to pay for college.
Sequester steal: Will IRS budget cuts tempt tax cheats?
Sally Herships May 24, 2013
The sequester could force the IRS to furlough workers, including those who investigate tax fraud. Just to be safe, the IRS hopes to delay any furloughs until after tax season.
Letters: Why is my refi on hold?
David Lazarus Mar 1, 2013
What should you do when your refinance request was approved, but then delayed? What are the risks of refinancing with a smaller banking institution? L.A. Times consumer columnist David Lazarus and Redfin's Glenn Kelman tackle your housing questions.
The SAT gets a makeover
Sabri Ben-Achour Feb 27, 2013
The country's best-known standardized test is remaking itself once again as it comes under pressure from colleges and competitors.
Pete Peterson: The man who focused Washington on the national debt
Kai Ryssdal Feb 27, 2013
Pete Peterson is the man who started talking about bringing down the deficit decades ago. But he's not pleased with the current sequestration talks.
Pete Peterson's long campaign against the national debt
David Gura Feb 25, 2013
The former Commerce Secretary and financier has warned of danger from the nation's long-term debt for years, and financed a campaign to address it.
