Monthly Archives: April 2011
Working past retirement is good for your health
Working longer – past the standard retirement age of 65 – is not only better for your budget, but it may improve your health, experts say.Gas boycott would not work, despite Facebook campaigns
The cost of gas is going up, and the gas boycott chain letters are going around Facebook and email again, but a gas boycott will not work.Six payday loan companies charged with financial fraud
The FTC has filed suit against several payday loan companies run by Michael Bruce Moneymaker and others, saying fraud cost customers millions.Prenuptial agreements: Not just for royalty anymore
While romantics scoff at the notion, legal experts advise couples to consider prenuptial agreements before entering into marriage.Investors driving home sales as Americans re-think home ownership
Investors are capitalizing on historically low home prices and interest rates while many Americans question the safety of home ownership.Tax refunds and tax fraud are increasing
The average amount of an income tax refund has increased over the past few years and so have fraudulent deductions on income tax returns. CFPB to make simpler mortgage disclosure forms a priority
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau reportedly will place high priority upon simplifying mortgage disclosure forms for homebuyers.Gold prices touch $1,500 as some question inflationary pressures
Because of several factors, the spot price of gold hit a record high today -- $1,500 per ounce. Does this mark an opportunity or a bubble?Free term life insurance is available now
MassMutual Financial Group of Massachusetts is offering free term life insurance of $50,000 to apply to dependents' education.Fraudulent lawyers tie up payment of BP oil spill claims
The $20 billion BP oil spill fund, bogged down by questionable claims and unscrupulous lawyers, has paid out a small fraction of the money.Credit card use declining as more people turn to cash
Credit card use continues to decline. Fewer and fewer people are turning to the plastic because more people are trying to shed debt.Four easy ways to get more money for what you are selling
Whatever you are selling, whether it is real estate, electronics or something else, a few simple steps can help you get the best price.Students optimistic about the future, despite expecting less cash
People ages 18 to 24 are optimistic about their futures, despite the fact that many of them think they won't be as wealthy as their parents.China struggles to curb inflation that threatens global growth
China's central bank has raised interest rates and the deposit reserve ratio in an effort to cool the nation's overheating economy.Lansing says no to payday lending as Michigan economy flails
Lansing, Mich., legislators want to zone payday lenders out. This wisdom is questionable, in light of HB 4214 and Michigan's financial woes.Jesse Jackson Jr. says iPad is killing publishing, costing jobs
Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. is saying the iPad is a job-killer, but experts say the device creates opportunities for publishers and college students.Tax day: Nearly half of Americans owe nothing
Income tax returns are due today, April 18. Here are some surprising facts about taxes in the U.S. For example, 45 percent don't owe them.
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