Tag Archives: Banking
Viewer: Get Me Off This Treadmill!
Aug 15, 2010 - Maybe you can relate: Sue's making what should be enough money, but still seems to be falling behind. Here are three simple steps that, if she follows them, will change her life.
Before The Credit CARD Act, A Pound of Flesh
Feb 25, 2010 - No, it wasn't your imagination. Your bank probably did raise rates and fees prior to submitting to the consumer protections enacted by the new law that went into force on February 22, 2010. And when you see the details, your blood will boil. Especially in light of the fact that taxpayers bailed out some of the same institutions now sticking it their customers.
The True Cost of Bad Credit
Jan 25, 2010 - Find out how many points your credit score will drop if you make one of these common mistakes.
Consumer Financial Protection Agency Floundering
Jan 20, 2010 - A new bill before Congress would establish a watchdog agency to oversee everything from credit cards to mortgage loans.
2010 Inflation Predictions
Jan 08, 2010 - What's it going to cost to gas up the car this year? How about health insurance? And are college costs going up? Let's find out.
Credit Card Predictions for 2010
Jan 06, 2010 - Seven predicted changes to the credit card industry coming in 2010.
2010 Predictions from Wall Street and Main Street: Stocks, Housing and Oil
Jan 05, 2010 - Every year we sit down with the chief economist from Standard & Poors, and interview people like you, to get predictions from the year ahead. Here's what we heard in 2009, as well as their predictions for 2010.
The End of Free Checking?
Dec 30, 2009 - While new regulations may mean the end of your bank's free checking accounts, there are still ways to get free checking.
2009: A Turbulent Year for Credit Card Issuers and Cardholders
Dec 17, 2009 - This past year has been one of the most turbulent years in the history of the credit card industry for both issuers and cardholders.
Hate Your Bank? 3 Steps to Ditch ‘Em
Dec 04, 2009 - There are still places you can get free checking with lower fees. And switching doesn't have to be a hassle.
Debit or Credit?
Sep 23, 2009 - The question used to be “paper or plastic?". Now the question is "debit or credit?".
Are Credit Card Protection Plans Worth It?
Jul 17, 2009 - Protection plans will make your payments if you loose your job, but are they worth it?
New Credit Card Law May Be Costly
Jul 15, 2009 - It's safe to say that the credit card bill of rights represents a victory of consumers over banks. But the battle's not over yet. Three ways the new law could cost you.
Caring About Co-Ops
Jul 10, 2009 - In an age of Walmarts and Home Depots, there's still a place for the corner grocer, hardware store and credit union. How do small businesses compete with giant ones? Often it's by banding together.
3 Bailout Costs No One Is Talking About
Oct 03, 2008 - The bailout of our banking system, considered a short-term solution by many experts, could end up costing you big in the long-term.
