Archive for October, 2010
Feds Sue, Settle with Credit Card Companies – How it Affects You
Oct 05, 2010 - On Monday, the Justice Department sued Visa, MasterCard, and American Express for anti-competitive practices. A proposed settlement aims to end anti-competitive practices and allow customers to save money, but it is likely to also have unintended consequences for consumers.
Consumer Tips for Automated Banking
Oct 05, 2010 - Last month Chase's online banking was down for a few days - if that happens with your bank, what about your automatic bill payments? Proper protocol for online banking...
3 Tips to Make Your Old Computer Young Again
Oct 04, 2010 - Your aging computer still has some life left in it. But to be blunt, the machine isn't the problem. You are.
Deals and Steals: A Holiday Triple Play
Oct 04, 2010 - For retailers, "autumn" is a short-lived season giving way to "holiday" and then "the rest of winter." Products for Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's start lining the shelves — but where are the deals?
Where to Find 60,000 Speed Traps Nationwide
Oct 03, 2010 - Speeding is as dangerous as it is costly, but some say speed traps are meant to raise money – not protect the public good. Here are some new, high tech ways to avoid them.
7 Tips to Conserve Heat and Money This Winter
Oct 03, 2010 - Ready for winter? Here are a few ideas to keep the cold out and the savings in this season.
Ask Stacy: My Wife Ran Up My Credit Cards Without Telling Me
Oct 03, 2010 - My wife ran up my credit cards behind my back - now we've got debts we can't pay. What should I do?
UPDATE – Congress Acts to Outlaw Home Resale Fee
Oct 01, 2010 - How would you feel if you had to pay your home-builder 1% of the sales price of your house - 99 years after it was built? If you own a home - or think you might some day - read this.
