Can Congress Help Boost the Nation's Financial Literacy? by Michele Lerner May 4th 2013 5:00AM Sen. Kay Hagan aims to change the nation's dismal record when it comes to educating young people about personal finance. Her plan: the Financial Literacy for Students Act.
New Hampshire Man Loses Life Savings on a Carnival Game by Eamon Murphy May 1st 2013 12:07PM Carnies get a bad rap, and this sort of thing is why: A New Hampshire man says he lost $2,600, which he calls his life savings, on a carnival game called Tubs of Fun.
Owners of Hungry Pets Can Now Turn to Pet Food Stamps by David Schepp May 1st 2013 5:00AM There is no federal program to help the needy feed their cats and dogs, but one enterprising entrepreneur has stepped in to fill the void by creating food stamps for pets.
Consumer Confidence Jumps on Better Outlook for Hiring, Pay by Reuters Apr 30th 2013 10:30AM U.S. consumer confidence rebounded in April as Americans felt better about the outlook for the economy and their income prospects, the Conference Board says.
What Hacked LivingSocial Users Actually Need to Worry About by Matt Brownell Apr 29th 2013 2:51PM Living Social just suffered a data breach, but smart users don't have much to fear. Here's what the thieves can do with the data they got, and how you can protect yourself.
Retail Police Blotter: Nude Woman Strolls Through Walmart by Matt Brownell Apr 27th 2013 5:00AM This week's review of weird crime involving our favorite stores and restaurants includes a streaker at Walmart and remarkably well-dressed shoplifter at Walgreens.
Why Your Bank Thinks Someone Stole Your Credit Card by Matt Brownell Apr 26th 2013 1:46PM Banks issue fraud alerts and freeze accounts if they think a credit card has been stolen -- which can be annoying when they're wrong. But what sets off their warning bells?
Consumer Sentiment Wanes in April on Job, Money Woes by Reuters Apr 26th 2013 10:13AM U.S. consumer sentiment eased in April as Americans remained concerned about their employment and financial prospects, a survey released Friday showed.
