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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Are baby boomers changing their instant gratification habits?
Recently, when I took a trip to the mall while I was on vacation in Miami, I surprised to see
Last-minute tax tips for baby boomers: Check for deductions you may have missed
Finally, I completed my taxes Wednesday. Like last year, I went to one of the free sessions offered by AARP
Top 10 reasons for baby boomers to be optimistic
Yesterday’s post on the “Top 10 Baby Boomers Challenges” wasn’t upbeat. In these tough economic times, the problems can be
Top 10 baby boomer challenges
What are the top 10 difficulties baby boomers face today? With the recession continuing, many boomers are stressed about money,
More baby boomers delaying retirement, planning to work after retirement for health care benefits
Fifty-four percent of American workers will delay their retirement by at least one year due to the current economic situation,
What President Obama and Congress need to do for American consumers
In my last post, I looked at what President Obama said in his Inaugural address about consumer issues and discussed
Orman’s 2009 action plan offers great tips for baby boomers
When I was at the drug store, I couldn’t resist. I bought a copy of “Suze Orman’s 2009 Action Plan:
Top 10 consumer stories of 2008
Here’s my take on the most important consumer stories of the year: The sagging economy. The collapse of the stock