The Misery Index has just reached a 28-year high. But some Americans are a lot more miserable than others.
How to Save $23,000 On Car Insurance
Hard or Soft Landing for China? How About No Landing
The past few weeks in financial-land have been dominated by two combustible fears: 1.) that this time Greece really will default on its debts and plunge the Eurozone into chaos; and 2.) that this time China really will hit the …
Why I should run the IMF
As the contest for the top job at the International Monetary Fund heats up in the wake of Dominique Strauss-Kahn’s embarrassing arrest, I’m considering nominating a new candidate: Myself. Am I qualified? Well, I haven’t managed a finance ministry or a central bank, and I barely recall taking calculus in high school. But I’ve got …
The Frighteningly Fast Fall of Blackberry (And Why Even Apple Should Care)
On Thursday, the maker of the once-ubiquitous Blackberry devices, Research in Motion, reported its quarterly results. They were not pretty.
As If You Need an Excuse to Splurge …
Saturday, June 18, is National Splurge Day. What, you’re probably asking, the heck is National Splurge Day?
139 Money Tips: Father’s Day Freebies, Designer Clothing on the Cheap, Most Annoying Bank Fees
This week’s link roundup also includes simple rules of thumb for buying everything from coffee to a home, and insights as to why personal finance can be as tricky—and messy—as potty training.
Could Your Credit Card Be Sold?
London-based HSBC Holdings PLC is reportedly trying to sell its U.S. credit card portfolio to focus more on emerging markets. The company isn’t having much luck so far, in part because it’s a big issuer of retail-branded credit cards in the U.S. These cards tend to be accessible to people who have lower credit scores and are more likely …
It’s a Deal: $10 Off $25 Purchase at Macy’s
Go to the Macy’s website and look for the spot marked “print savings pass” to access a coupon for $10 off any purchase of $25 or more. The coupon is valid for most sale and clearance merchandise (some exclusions apply), and purchases must made in-store on Saturday, June 18, before 1 p.m.
Couldn’t Afford to Send Your Kid to Prom?
Prom season is mostly over, but the financial effects linger like the smell of an old corsage left under a car seat. A recent survey by Visa found that between tickets, limos, dresses, hair, photos, and all the other assorted …
Social Security: What Does AARP’s Move Mean for the Debt Debate
UPDATED 4:06PM 6/17/11
When it comes to solving America’s debt “problem,” what we usually hear about is spending cuts or tax increases. Few talk about cutting Social Security. The program is wildly popular. It’s also a huge contributor to the nation’s debt problem. That’s why today’s news, via the Wall Street Journal, that the AARP …
The Rise in Retail Theft
When the economy improves – and no matter how stagnant the recovery has been, 2010 was a better year than 2009 – you’d expect shoplifting incidents to decrease. The better off people are, the less incentive they have to steal.
According to a new report from the National Retail Federation (NRF), however, “shrinkage” – the industry term …