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Chinese Save Way More Than Americans, Study Finds
4:45PM 8/11/2011
Far fewer U.S. families are saving money for emergencies and education than their Chinese counterparts, according to a University of Missouri study released Thursday.
Where Americans Go for Cash in a Pinch
1:30PM 8/10/2011
Most Americans rely on other sources besides their savings accounts when hit with an unexpected expense, according to a poll by the National Foundation for Credit Counseling. The moral of the story? Americans need to save up more for emergencies.
The latest entrant into the online financial tools business is Google, which launched Advisor last Thursday. The search engine giant offers a clear way to compare rates and offers from mortgage companies, credit cards and other financial products -- but it's hardly the only smart tool out there.
Three Critical Things You Need to Know About Emergency Funds
11:15AM 3/28/2011
Everyone talks about how important it is to have an emergency fund, but few people talk about what kind of emergency fund that should be.
After all, there's a big difference between stuffing money in a shoe box for a rainy day and setting up a savings account. Take it up a level, and there's a big...
Nine Ways That Being Frugal Can Cost You More
8:00AM 3/19/2011
Retirement, Columns, Investing, Health Care, Investing Basics, Insurance
Being frugal is smart, and these days, it's fashionable too. But going too far in your attempts to save can have financial consequences that may leave you significantly worse off. Here are nine ways you shouldn't cut corners.
Five Lame Excuses for Not Saving Money
12:00PM 2/14/2011
Why aren't we saving more money?
According to a Harris Poll released early this month, 27% of Americans have no personal savings and 34% have nothing saved for retirement.
Of course, not all the news is bad. As a country, we're beginning to spend more than we did just a year ago when we were in...
To Boost Your Finances, Sweat the Small Stuff in 2011
10:00AM 1/02/2011
Energy, Technology, Columns, Economy, Investing, Green, Credit
It's hard to make huge changes in your spending habits all at once. To reach your new year's resolution to manage your finances better, try small steps instead. Financial experts offer 10 easy suggestions that could help you spend less and save more in 2011.
Ex-Banker Tells How Not to get Ripped Off at a Bank
11:00AM 11/17/2010
Americans have special relationships with their money and their banks. Putting money into a bank account is an act of trust, and it's difficult to think of a checking or savings account as a business transaction because the money is still yours -- the bank is just holding it for you and keeping it...
From savings rates to budget programs, WalletPop experts answer personal finance questions
3:30PM 12/02/2009
With experts predicting that unemployment figures haven't bottomed out, it's no surprise that Americans continue to hold tight to their wallets. To help, WalletPop wants to answer your questions about security, investing and other financial matters. Here's this month's sample:
Question: What is...
Low interest rates good for borrowers, bad for savers
5:30PM 11/23/2009
Americans are saving more of their earnings than they have in years, and that's a good thing. But unfortunately, we're not being rewarded for it the way we were in flusher years.
By now, everyone has heard about the government's unprecedented actions to drop interest rates to historic lows so...
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