Economic stress brings out scammers
The Consumer Federation of America tracks how Americans fall prey to schemes. Thanks to our recent economic times of stress, more consumers got duped looking for…
More see lower FICO scores
Nearly 1 of every 4 credit users has a poor credit score–600 or below. That means they’ll likely be denied if they want a loan or…
Debits Cause Divots in Account
Careless debit card use can cost you. Each year, Americans buy more than $1 trillion in goods and services and pull out their debit cards to…
Homeownership Has Added Benefit
Rents on homes go up an average of 4% annually. No wonder the typical homeowner has a net worth 46 times higher than a typical renter,…
See How Rich You Are
According to the World Bank Development Research Group, the average annual income is $5,000/person worldwide (based on the 2003 population of 6 billion). But as you…
Money Smart Week Begins
This week–April 17-24–about 100 events will take place for Money Smart Week 2010, the economic outreach program of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago. In Iowa,…
Sending Christmas Cards in 2010? Postage Is Up
Rumor has it the U.S. Postal Service is raising rates for first-class postage again. In a few months, providing the move is approved, a letter will…
Worried About Foreclosure? Watch for Scam
You’ve heard the ads. Maybe you even got a phone call: “Don’t worry, you can stay in your home. Let us help you avoid foreclosure.” But…
Become a Virtual Coupon User
Coupon-clipping shoppers are trading scissors and newspaper ads in favor of high-tech tools. There are deals to be found for those willing to search. To find…
There’s An App for Couponing
Coupon-clipping shoppers are trading scissors and newspaper ads in favor of high-tech tools. There are deals to be found for those willing to search. To find…
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