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Now That We All Agree That We Need Consumer Protection In The Credit Card Market, Let's Make It Happen Already

By Caleb Gibson on Jan. 06, 2009 Comments?

Congress, banking regulators and the public have all called for an end to abusive credit card lending. So why do consumers have to wait 18 months for relief? Read...

5 Questions NOT To Ask In A Recession

By TheWeakonomist on Jan. 02, 2009 Comments?

Stay calm. Recessions are fine if you have sufficiently prepared for them. Of course most of us don’t, which is why so many people are scared. Read...

Bye Bye 2008, Spend Wisely in 2009

By Jason Simon on Dec. 31, 2008 Comments?

The holidays are almost over and 2009 is just around the corner. Having never held to my New Year’s Resolutions in years past, I'm not going to make any this year. Read...

Is Our Quest To Accumulate More Stuff Destroying Us?

By Alex Fisher on Dec. 29, 2008 Comments?

Do I stay content with what I have or do I try to get more? This is the question that confuses me in the pursuit of money, success, knowledge, status, image, etc. Read...

Dodging the Gift Giving Rat Race When You Don’t Have the Money

By Jenn Lahotski on Dec. 23, 2008 Comments?

For 2008, I’m taking the initiative to not give gifts. Read...

Mortgage Rates Briefly Explained

By David Weliver on Dec. 22, 2008 Comments?

While adjustable rate mortgages can be a valuable home buying tool in certain situations, they can also be dangerous, and are partially responsible for the massive rise in foreclosures and collapse of real estate prices that sparked the 2008 recession. Read...

You May Not Be The Only One With Your Credit Card Digits

By Jason Simon on Dec. 18, 2008 Comments?

If your credit card is lost, stolen or compromised, and is then used by someone without your permission, you do not have to pay more than $50 of those charges. Read...

Identity Theft: The Scariest Thing You Shouldn’t Care About

By TheWeakonomist on Dec. 16, 2008 Comments?

Identity theft is now a popular buzz word because sometimes an online retailers' servers are hacked and a bunch of numbers are stolen. The truth is you don’t need to worry about identity theft any more than you need to worry about having your car stolen or house broken into. Read...

Card Sharks

By Tim Westrich on Dec. 11, 2008 Comments?

Citigroup Inc. announced on November 14 that it would raise its credit card interest rates on 20 percent of its customers, just weeks after accepting $25 billion from the federal government to help the U.S. economy weather the worst economic downturn since the Great Depression. Read...

Qvisory Partners with Mint.com

By Susan Askew on Dec. 09, 2008 Comments?

Managing your money is not necessarily fun—it takes time and let’s face it, budgeting can feel like “eating your peas.” And for a generation that’s on the go, money management tools have been a ball and chain. That's where Mint.com comes in. Read...

3 Things Every Parent Should Know Before Buying Gifts For College Students

By Broke Grad on Dec. 08, 2008 Comments?

The holiday shopping season is in full swing which means parents all over the country are struggling to come up with Christmas gift ideas before their college students return home. Read...

Saving in an Economic Downturn

By Lesley Scorgie on Dec. 04, 2008 Comments?

A financial ‘diet’ based on thrifty decisions is in order Read...

Paycheck Considerations

By Alex Brodd on Dec. 01, 2008 Comments?

The job you just applied for may offer $38,000 a year, but what you take home is going to be much less. Read...

Credit Card Debt: Eight Ways Out

By David Weliver on Nov. 26, 2008 Comments?

Credit card debt is like financial cancer. Left untreated, it will grow and grow and choke your financial livelihood. Read...

GObama Tearing Up Pennsylvania Ave, What’s In It For Wall & Main St?

By TheWeakonomist on Nov. 25, 2008 Comments?

Unless he actually puts change in my pocket without increasing the tax burden on taxpayers, I’m not drinking from the Obama keg. Read...

What Do They Want From Us, Anyway?

By Jason Simon on Nov. 21, 2008 Comments?

Those who save more than they spend should not be held responsible for the economic collapse. Read...

5 Easy Ways For College Students To Make Extra Money

By Broke Grad on Nov. 19, 2008 Comments?

There are tons of ways to make extra money, but most college students are simply too lazy to take advantage of them. Fortunately, I’ve put together this list of 5 easy ways for college students to make extra money during the school year. Read...

APR Vs. APY: What's The APB?

By TheWeakonomist on Nov. 18, 2008 Comments?

"Get a new mortgage at 5.25% (5.38% APY) Today!" Look familiar? I'm sure it does. We can't get quotes for loans these days without seeing two interest rates (thank your federal regulators). It's often confusing. Read...

Facebook And The Great Recession Panic Index!

By Jason Simon on Nov. 17, 2008 Comments?

Track your daily economic panic level with the Qvisory Great Recession Panic Index, a new Facebook Application. Read...

To Use Bank Accounts & Credit Cards Wisely, You May Need To Get Inside Your Own Head

By Tim Westrich on Nov. 14, 2008 Comments?

Rather than waiting for Congress and to act to improve credit card and bank account terms, you can start making better personal finance decisions now by examining your own behavior. Read...