Sure, the markets and the economy are frustrating. But there’s nothing you can do to make things more rational. So don’t do anything, or at least don’t do much with your money now. Whether you
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Remember the way banks used to slap debit-card users with outrageous bounce fees if you happened to operate too close to the edge? It was so crazy, a six-dollar burger could end up costing $45 or more
Would you take a bribe? To do the right things? Things like saving and paying down your debt? That’s part of the interesting psychology behind SaveUp.com, a free website that lets you earn a shot at
John W. Rogers Jr., founder, chairman and owner of Ariel Investments L.L.C. in Chicago, one of the nation’s largest African American-owned asset management firms, is among the super-elite when it co
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Recipients of federal benefits who receive their payments by paper check have about a year to switch over to an electronic payment method. Under regulations announced by the U.S. Treasury Department i
Personal Finance Tips for 2012Starting to save in your 20s will give you a huge leg-up. That’s not to say it will always be easy. But by starting now, you definitely have a chance to buy a house or
Don’t be afraid to correct investment mistakesBy Terry SavageSometimes, it’s important to stick to your convictions despite the emotional urge or outside pressures to change your mind. But other t
As soon as you recover from filing this year’s tax return, do the following:1. Organize your files. Get a manila folder, label it “2011 Tax Stuff,” and fill it with white file folders. Now, get
In a move that stunned Wall Street, Microsoft Corp. on May 10 agreed to buy Skype Technologies S.A. for $8.5 billion in cash to gain ownership of the world’s most popular Internet calling service. T