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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 May 24, 2013
Finding a financial planner is a tricky business. Here are some of the key questions to ask.
Letters: My parents won't talk about money with me
Barbara Bogaev Jan 4, 2013
How can I get my aging parents to talk openly about their financial situation? Is it a smart move to retire overseas? Are there any downsides to credit cards that help pay down my student loan debt? LA Times consumer columnist answers listeners' letters.
Pawn shop smarts
Tim Bedore Dec 28, 2012
There are countless resources for those of us who want to be better money managers. But comedian and commentator Tim Bedore says the pawn shop is also a good place to go to learn some important lessons about personal finance.
Charitable foundations look towards impact investing
Alex Goldmark Dec 28, 2012
Most charitable foundations take a big pot of money, usually bequeathed by a rich guy, and invest it for profit -- then take those profits and donate to charity. Great system … unless you aren't actually earning a profit.
Letters: Does checking your credit score affect your credit score?
Tony Cox Dec 28, 2012
Can you monitor your credit report frequently without it damaging your credit score? Does removing a secondary user from a credit card affect your credit rating? Personal finance guru Liz Weston answers listeners' questions about money.
Listener Letters: What should I do with a stock that's worth nothing?
Tony Cox Dec 21, 2012
How do you get rid of a worthless stock? Is life insurance for seniors a good investment option? What ever happened to the paper U.S. Savings Bonds? CBS Money Watch editor-at-large Jill Schlesinger answers listeners' personal finance questions.
Using websites to manage your finances
Paddy Hirsch Dec 12, 2012
The holiday season might be a time of year when you don't even want to look at your personal finances because money is going out the door right and left. You certainly don't want to go to a website that puts all your financial accounts in one place and makes charts and graphs out of your money - or do you?
