We’re in a new age of financial volatility that could last years, and it seems that nobody has the answers to get us out.
Americans Overwhelmingly Pessimistic About the Economy, Says TIME/Money Magazine Survey
It’s not often that the majority of Americans agrees about, well, pretty much anything. But based on a joint series of surveys conducted on the behalf of TIME and Money magazines, there’s near unanimity among Americans that the …
Warning! You’re Likely to Spend More Shopping Online With a Tablet
Perhaps browsing for merchandise with an iPad feels like a novelty, and the added excitement of using new technology pushes consumers to spend more—and spend more often—compared to online shopping via PC. Perhaps the color …
5 Ways You’re Getting Nickel-and-Dimed While Traveling
Don’t look now, but travel could be getting even more expensive. The New York Times is reporting that the Obama administration has proposed increasing the air travel security fee. Currently, airline passengers pay a $2.50 fee per …
Is Europe’s debt crisis becoming a banking crisis?
Something truly scary might be about to take place in Europe. OK, I know what you’re thinking – isn’t something scary already happening in Europe? Greece is heading for a default as politicians and bankers bicker over the terms of its second bailout. Pressure is growing on Italy as its borrowing costs rise. Stocks have been …
Reminder: NYC Financial Fitness Workshop on Saturday, October 1
Any New York-area readers looking to improve their financial fitness this weekend?
This Starbucks T-Shirt is $85 — It Has a Coffee Stain on It
Maybe Starbucks doesn’t realize that many economists are forecasting a double-dip recession. Or maybe they just don’t realize that people don’t like stains on their shirts.
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Same Old Story: Health Insurance Premiums Soar, Yet Again
Haven’t we all heard this one before? The average cost of health insurance premiums rose sharply this year: Family costs are up 9%, topping $15,000 annually for the first time. Over the last 10 years, family premiums have risen …
A Quirky Way to Earn 5.1% Interest With a Regular Savings Account
Most bank accounts pay little or no interest these days. Consumers seeking an extra (or any) return on their money could, however, check out high-yield checking accounts, some of which pay 2%, 3%, even 6% APY. But such accounts …
A Cup of Coffee For You = 23 Cents For Your Bank
The Wall Street Journal reported that Visa and MasterCard plan to hike debit card fees (also known as interchange fees) for what are described as “small-ticket” transactions. “[T]he credit-card companies plan to increase the fees …
Simply Finishing College Offers the Best Chance to Gain Financial Education
A new report paints a dim picture of success in college. Meanwhile, the failed pursuit of a college degree leaves many in a financial straight jacket: They owe tens of thousands of dollars in student loans and have a diminished …
