One Last Fiscal Cliff Look for 2012
Last day of the year and one last look at fiscal cliff while we’re still a few hours on this side of it. Recession has been guaranteed if lawmakers can’t find solution and interest rates will rise and tax breaks expire.
Celebrity Credit Card Mishaps
by Evita Page
Celebrities have financial problems like the rest of us. Britney Spears and Terrence Howard are two of the latest ones dealing with credit card mishaps.
Despite High Hopes, US Holiday Retail Sales Weak
by Beth May
Those holding out hopes that the holiday season would boost the economy are disappointed with the less than one percent retail sales growth.
Wall Street 2012: A Look Back
by Antonio Bard
In a word, “unpredictable” is best used to describe the year on Wall Street. Here’s how the money movers made it happen.
Recognizing Overspending
by Jon Dell
Take a deep breath and remove the blinders. It’s time to come clean with yourself over your spending habits and credit card balances.
Morgan Stanley Hit With $5M Fine
by Antonio Bard
Morgan Stanley is facing its second massive fine this year. This time, the Facebook IPO brouhaha is cited as the reason for the $5 million fine.
How Southwest Policies Affect Your Credit Card
by Evita Page
Southwest Airlines had busy day this past Friday with announcements concerning drink vouchers and failure to cancel fees.
Madoff Brother Faces 10 Years
by Antonio Bard
As his older brother, Bernard, spends 150 years in prison, Peter Madoff is looking at 10 years.
Your New Year’s Financial Resolutions
by Jon Dell
Don’t ring in the new year until you check out our financial resolutions, including paying down credit card debt and finally making a budget you can stick to.
More Reasons it Pays to Check Your Credit Card Statements
by Beth May
There are at least five common methods used to drain unsuspecting credit card users. Here’s what to look for.
How’s This for a Tax Shelter?
by Antonio Bard
Should Amazon be allowed to bypass American tax laws by setting up an existence in a small country?
AIG Names New CEO, Announces Final Securities Brokerage Buy
by Antonio Bard
New faces, new acquisitions and new banking dynamics are the common themes at Bank of America as we prepare to ring out 2012.