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Lending money to friends and family ranks among the most pernicious of relationship stressors. It's not just the cash -- it's the emotions we all carry about it. But with a little planning, you can help someone out of a financial bind without putting your friendship in the red.

When Ford awarded CEO Alan Mulally more than $50 million in compensation for 2010's record profit it raised eyebrows around Detroit. Now, the UAW is using that big payday as a rallying point for members as it starts negotiations to regain some of what autoworkers gave up in concessions during the downturn.

If you're having a problem with a business, Consumer Ally can help. Write us at HelpMe@WalletPop.com. Q. When I took a T-Mobile phone for the year I signed what I was told was a one-year contract. I am now told by the store that I signed with that this is a two-year contract and I am responsible...

For the most part, getting a smart phone with a data plan is an expensive transaction which carries a hefty monthly fee for a set amount of data usage. Starting later this month however, cell phone shoppers can get an Android powered smart phone on Virgin Mobile with unlimited data starting at $25...

While some companies have put an end to unlimited mobile data connections on your laptop or other mobile device, Virgin Mobile USA, a prepaid provider, is simplifying its plans and offering unlimited prepaid mobile broadband for $40 a month -- $20 cheaper than what it would cost with a contract on...

Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday dismissed the notion that he, or more precisely "we," ever signed a contract that could ultimately give ownership of his social networking company to New York businessman Paul Ceglia.

Facebook's ownership is becoming murkier by the minute. During a court hearing Tuesday, the social networking company's attorney said she was "unsure" whether founder Mark Zuckerberg signed a contract that could potentially give an 84% stake in the company to Paul Ceglia, a New York businessman.

The Defense Department announced Thursday that Raytheon received an order from the Naval Air Systems Command for aircraft weapons systems worth about $9 million, and Boeing received a $25 million modification to an existing contract.

If you've got a problem with a business, turn to Help Me, WalletPop for help. Personal finance expert Jean Chatzky will help demystify the process and see what she can do to help. Just e-mail us at HelpMe@WalletPop.com and tell us about your predicament. Q. We signed up for Dish Network six months...

Gritty New Yorkers are preparing for the worst. The Big Apple's doormen may strike, potentially leaving many apartment dwellers with no one to help them with their bags or hail a cab. There are real issues involved, but things could get ugly if Anna Wintour has to sort the recyclables.