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January 2008
- American Express Feels Credit Crunch
  
  Wall Street Journal | Jan 10, 08 7:33 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - With consumer spending slowing and credit defaults on the rise, American Express said today it will take a fourth-quarter charge of $275 million to build up its charge-card reserves, the Wall Street Journal reports. The company, which cited housing turmoil as a contributing factor, also predicted earnings to come in lower than analysts' estimates. More »
- Bernanke Hints at Hefty Interest Rate Cuts
  
  Wall Street Journal | Jan 10, 08 1:30 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - The Federal Reserve may make "substantive" cuts to interest rates later this month in the face of rising economic difficulties, Ben Bernanke said today. Citing troubled financial markets and rising unemployment, the Fed chairman implied that it might drop its target short-term interest rate by .5% from 4.25%. “We stand ready to take substantive additional action as needed to support growth,” Bernanke said. More »
December 2007
- How to Make Kids $$$$ Savvy
  
  Wall Street Journal | Dec 20, 07 5:06 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - It's never too early to get savvy about money. The Journal 's Jonathan Clements explains how he's put his teens on the right track. Delayed gratification: When they spend their own cash, they make better decisions. Pace yourself: The Clements kids had to make a 3-month allowance last. Family values: Stories, not lectures, get the right values going. Pile on the rich: Clements disparages opulence. Long-term compounding: Choose annuities that incentivize waiting. More »
- 10 Jobs That Just Don't Pay
  
  MarketWatch | Dec 15, 07 3:00 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - If being paid peanuts in a job with no benefits isn't how you picture yourself, avoid these occupations, tracked down by MarketWatch, at all costs: Hosts and hostesses, restaurants, lounges, and coffee shops Counter attendants, cafeterias, food concessions, and coffee shops Ushers, lobby attendants, and ticket takers More »
- Credit Card Execs Grilled Over Rate Hikes
  
  Associated Press | Dec 4, 07 6:55 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - Lawmakers grilled credit card execs today over the practice of hiking interest rates on customers who pay on time, the AP reports. Senator Carl Levin called it unfair, but Bank of America and Discovery execs said that factors like credit scores also affect rates. "It's important criteria for how to manage risk and pricing," said Discovery President Roger Hochschild. More »
November 2007
- Best States for Small Business
  
  CNN | Nov 25, 07 2:54 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - If you want your seed of genius to grow, plant it in the right soil. CNNMoney finds the most small-business-friendly states: South Dakota: No tax personal income, capital gains, corporate income, or corporate capital gains and low energy costs. Nevada: No income, capital gains, corporate income, or corporate capital gains tax and some of the country's lowest property taxes. More »
- Don't Take the Bait on Phishing Scams
  
  MarketWatch | Nov 18, 07 12:53 PM CST
  
  (Newser) - We've all learned to avoid the obvious e-mail scams—but sometimes it's just hard to tell. MarketWatch gives you some tips from separating the chaff from the wheat: Know what a phishing scam is: an attempt to con you into supplying ID info, account numbers, names, passwords and so forth. Be wary. Do not reply to requests for financial information initiated by someone else. Legitimate businesses will not ask you supply or "verify" account information. More »
- Gen Xers Aren't Saving for Retirement
  
  MSNBC | Nov 10, 07 7:42 AM CST
  
  (Newser) - Aging Gen Xers are too saddled with costs and debt to save for retirement, MSNBC reports. In fact, 62% of Gen Xers—those born roughly from 1965 to 1980—said they still live paycheck to paycheck, according to a Charles Schwab survey. And they’re headed for trouble: The fund that helps back Social Security will likely be drained by 2040, when many Gen Xers retire. More »
October 2007
- Save Money; Buy Used
  
  MSN Money | Oct 20, 07 6:01 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Some things, like lingerie and toothbrushes, are best purchased new. In other cases, used is just as good—and far cheaper. MSN Money gives you the lowdown: Books CDs and DVDs Little kids' toys More »
- Best Memoirs About Money
  
  CNN | Oct 20, 07 8:07 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Some earn money; some write about it. Some do both. CNN Money recommends these six memoirs about money: getting it, managing it, spending it, and not having enough of it: The Age of Turbulence by Alan Greenspan Reminiscences of a Stock Operator by Edwin Lefevre American Sucker by David Denby More »
- Buying a PC? Read This First
  
  allthingsd.com | Oct 19, 07 1:42 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Wall Street Journal tech guru Walter S. Mossberg wants you to think, and think hard, before buying your next PC. Here are some tips from the man himself: If you're going for Vista over Windows XP, opt for the Home Premium version. Avoid junk software that slows your computer by buying Dell's Vostro models and opting out of trial software. Go with 1G of memory for Home Basic, 2 for other Vista versions. More »
- Swipe at Your Own Risk
  
  Wall Street Journal | Oct 7, 07 5:27 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Think your credit card bill is high? Some businesses may soon have to pay Visa $25,000 for not protecting your credit-card data. Merchants are required to meet standards to keep computer systems safe from hackers. But only 44% of the 327 largest merchants have validated their compliance, reports the Wall Street Jounal . This month Visa is going to start fining offenders. But they won't tell you who the offenders are. More »
- Don't Break Your Bank Account, Too
  
  USA Today | Oct 7, 07 2:33 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Don't let emotional pain cloud your judgment on financial matters—you may both end up the poorer for it. Here are five divorce pitfalls to avoid, from USA Today : Clinging to the house if you can't afford the upkeep. Not making a clean break on joint accounts. More »
- Millionaire Jr.: How to Teach Your Kids About Money
  
  Zen Habits | Oct 4, 07 3:34 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Give your kids a head start in the real world with these tips from Zen Habits: Let them control a small portion of your budget, like $50 a month for eating out. Show them how to save for large purchases. Teach them to reduce expenses to reach goals faster. More »
September 2007
- College Kids Addicted to Credit Cards
  
  BusinessWeek | Sep 9, 07 3:07 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - College students are preferring plastic to low-rent living, a trend that has banks and consumer advocates battling over credit card plugs on campus. Critics say students are susceptible to easy money marketing and rack up too much debt. Banks blame students for not reading the fine print. With Dems in charge of the Hill, new laws may limit student credit. More »
- 10 Ways Smart People Are Stupid About Money
  
  Consumerist | Sep 6, 07 1:08 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Hey, smarty. You went to an Ivy League school and you have a respectable job, so why are you broke? The Consumerist points out 10 money-suckers that plague otherwise intelligent people: Paying your bills late Overdrafting and ATM fees Traffic and parking tickets More »
- US Laborers Work Hard for the Money
  
  Associated Press | Sep 3, 07 1:55 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Labor Day is a well-deserved rest for Americans, as a new UN report shows US laborers work longer, harder, and get more done than their counterparts worldwide. The average US worker produces the most wealth, raking in $63,885 yearly, followed by Irish laborers at $55,986. Only Norway beat the US in the amount of output generated hourly. More »
- 10 Taxes That Sneak Up on You
  
  Forbes | Sep 1, 07 4:01 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - You don't have to be a fool to part with your money. Forbes gives you the 10 hidden taxes that cost you the most. Gasoline tax Cigarette tax Sugar "tax" More »