Banks working hard to kill badly needed consumer financial protection agency
President Barack Obama is proposing that Congress establish a new Consumer Financial Protection Agency to regulate consumer financial products such as credit […]
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Baby boomer spending drops significantly since last year
Last year, Baby boomers’ average daily spending was $98. This year it’s $64, reports a new Gallup Poll. Boomers, born
Top 10 cheapest cars to own and operate
The more information consumers gather, the more likely it is that they’ll negotiate a good price, obtain the best
What are the largest health insurance companies in America?
Several times in recent weeks during the health care debate, I’ve heard or read that a few companies provide most
President urges the faith community to step up efforts for health insurance reform
Yesterday I receive an e-mail from WashPIRG inviting me to participate in a conference call with thousands of others today
What were the best and worst consumer experiences you had this week?
Recently, I launched a best and worst consumer experience feature on Unlocking the Power of Your Money. I think looking
What you need to know about retirement planning in 2009
Last fall, fall I bought Kiplinger’s Retirement Planning 2008 magazine. With articles such as “Retire Worry-Free,” “Protect Your Nest Egg,”
How to find out about what’s happening with health care reform
Unsure about health care reform? You needn’t be. There’s plenty of information available for consumers to learn about the proposals
The health care debate: Who do you trust to decide whether the red pill or the blue pill is best?
Yesterday I wrote I was reassured by the direction the overhaul of the health care system is taking after watching