Money Lessons From Mom
As Mother's Day approaches, the author remembers the lessons his mother taught about saving money and living well.
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Is Online Banking Right for You?
Online banking may be a growing trend, but that doesn't mean it's right for everyone. Here are the pros and cons of keeping your cash in a traditional versus online bank.
How Many Years of Your Salary Are 401(K) Fees Costing You?
The financial pros all say you should invest in your company's 401(k) plan, but the fees on those investments can easily add up to a number that will shock you.
Cell Phone 'Bill Shock' Is History Thanks to New FCC Rules
Under FCC rules that went into effect Wednesday, cell phone carriers are required to alert customers when they're at risk of incurring overage charges.
What Happens When You Don't File Your Taxes
What happens to Americans who either forget or flat out refuse to file their taxes?
Employers Caught Off Guard by 'Unfair' Health-Care Fee
Next year, most big employers will owe $63 for every employee they insure, with the money going into a $25 billion fund -- and they're not happy about it.
New Credit Card 'Checkout Fee' Arrives This Weekend
This Sunday marks the first day that consumers could start paying an extra fee just for using their credit card to make purchases. But don't panic: It's unlikely to kick in right away, especially at the biggest retailers.
Gift Cards Are Great, But Watch Out for Those Fees
Depending on the type of gift card you buy, you could end up paying $25 or more in purchase and shipping fees -- and that's before the maintenance fees kick in.
Banks Drop Fees for Hurricane Sandy Victims
With much of the northeastern United States either hunkered down for Hurricane Sandy or evacuating to higher ground, two of the nation's largest banks have given consumers breaks on fees until the storm passes.
6 Ways to Save More Before the Year Ends
Here are six ways to grow your retirement account in the remaining months of 2012.
Wal-Mart, American Express Team on Prepaid Card
Wal-Mart and American Express said Monday that Bluebird, which began during a pilot program late last year, will have no minimum balance and no monthly, annual or overdraft fees.
The 4 Most Expensive Travel Mistakes You Can Make
You may not want to think about it while you're on vacation, but every dollar you spend on your trip counts. However, if you avoid these four costly travel mistakes, you'll be able to splurge on the souvenirs.
Money Guru Suze Orman Pushes Her Brand of Plastic
Suze Orman is trying to succeed where the Kardashians failed. The host of the popular TV money show is offering a new prepaid card that works much the same way as a debit card. Her goal: Offer a credit card alternative that doesn't charge you an arm and a leg.
The Latest Credit Card Trap: No Limits, Just 'Access'
Now that consumer protection laws have pushed back against some of the methods banks devised to make excessive profits at your expense, the financial institutions are trying new techniques. Here's one that at first glance seems like a benefit: Taking away your credit limit.
Why Even the Wealthiest 1% Are Fed Up With Wall Street
The Occupy Wall Street crowd has plenty of reasons to complain about how the big financial institutions treat Main Street America. But you'll be shocked to find out how poorly the masters of the investment world treat their richest clients. Multimillionaire and ex-CEO Al Checchi pulls back the curtain.