Most consumers eligible for free credit-monitoring services or maybe cash
The credit bureau TransUnion has agreed to provide free credit-monitoring services to millions of consumers in a class-action settlement. The […]
Finances
How boomers can arrange great home exchanges
Recently my daughter set up a successful home exchange vacation in Seattle. When I posted about it, I received a
Bank fees for overdrafts continue to climb
When consumers have an overdraft, banks loan money to them by paying or authorizing checks, debit card purchases, ATM withdrawals,
Who’s driving you crazy?
Are boomers busy, busy, busy because they’re filled with anxiety and don’t know how to enjoy down time? That’s what
How to reduce your spending by $500 each month
In these tough money times, figuring out how to reduce your spending by $500 a month would cause excitement in
Tips on how couples can work together on money matters
Money can often be an underlying reason why couples aren’t happy. Denying that you have a money problem or wishing
Stress about debts mounting in tough economic times
Americans are under increasing stress about their debts due to rising prices and a sluggish economy. The mounting pressure is
How many credit cards do you have?
In the United States, the average cardholder has seven credit cards and two debit cards, according to www.cardtrak.com/, which provides
Sky rocketing fuel costs resulting in surcharges, higher prices, with no way to tell what’s fair
Companies from many industries are adding fuel surcharges to or increasing the costs of what they sell. Although Americans are