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Are the New DIY Credit Cards a Good Deal?

Are the New DIY Credit Cards a Good Deal?

Issuers want you to think you can choose your finance terms. That's clever.

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Grandpa Factor: Older Investors Risk More

Behavioral economics sheds light on financial decisions and aging.

Feb 5 2010  |  Topics: Spending, Budgeting, Retirement, Economy
Should More Americans Take 401(k) Loans?
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Should More Americans Take 401(k) Loans?

Hough: How tapping retirement accounts can be a good deal.

Feb 5 2010  |  Topics: Investing, Retirement
How Safe Is Your Health Info in Cyberspace?
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How Safe Is Your Health Info in Cyberspace?

Not very -- or at least you don't think it is, according to a new survey.

Feb 5 2010
Bank Notes

For Better Yields, It's Bank -- Not Brokerage

Brokers' cash-account yields lag bank yields considerably.

Feb 4 2010  |  Topics: Debt, Bank, Broker, Brokerage Firm, Buying, Federal Reserve, Fees, Investor, Money Market
Employment

When Virtual Goods Equal Real Profits

Machan: How entrepreneurs are making big money from "social gaming."

Feb 4 2010  |  Topics: Elder Care, Employment
Education and Your Money

College Could Get Cheaper -- or Not

Obama's proposals include a tax credit. But what about the middle class?

Feb 3 2010
The Tax Guy

Obama's Budget and Your Taxes

Bischoff: Expect big tax increases that will be to no avail.

Feb 3 2010  |  Topics: Taxes, Tax Filing, Government, Politics, Capital Gains, Charitable Giving, Consumer, IRS
Card Sharp

Anatomy of a Data Breach

Have you received a breach notification letter recently? Here's a quick action plan.

Feb 2 2010  |  Topics: Debt, Credit Card, Rip-offs
Real Estate

Say Goodbye to Fannie and Freddie? Not Quite

These entities are playing an ever-bigger role in the government's plans.

Feb 1 2010  |  Topics: Real Estate, Housing, Government, Mortgage
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