The Color of Money
By Michelle Singletary
On Credit Hikes, No Deal
Ann joined millions of other credit card users across the country who have been notified that their interest rates are rising. They, like Ann, are being told to deal with it or get kicked to the credit card curb.
When Finances Are All In The Family
Financial issues can negatively affect even the best of relationships. Toss in a recession, high unemployment rates and high levels of debt and the merging of family and finances can leave many people perplexed.
Warning Signs On 'Life Settlements'
Life settlements are just another dreadful financial concoction with some of the same pitfalls as the subprime mortgage-backed securities that helped take our economy down. With the latter, unrealistic bets were made on other people's mortgages. Now bets are being placed on other people's lives.
A Word We Can All Live By
Michelle reviews Color of Money Book Club selection for September, John C. Bogle's latest work, "Enough: True Measures of Money, Business, and Life"
Make Yourself Count
Once counted, the Census 2010 data will determine how more than $400 billion a year in federal funding is allocated. How much money your community gets is in your hands. The census is about power, but equally important, it's about money.
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Shore Duty
By Sarah Smiley
Random Observations and Admissions
Lest you think that I believe Dustin is the only one screwing up, or that I don't find faults in myself, here is a random list of observations and admissions to level the playing field.
Not New at Back to School
Reflections on the first day of school and the resiliency of military children.
Don't Mess With the Force
Mysterious are the ways of the Star Wars franchise.
Nothing Says Unhappiness Like a Gift Shop
Gift stores are not happy places. Everything is overpriced, and the shelves are stocked with things our kids "normally" would not care about.
How Much House is Really Necessary (Not Much!)
Having moved from a large house in Florida to a much smaller house in Maine, Sarah realizes in hindsight that their old house was excessive.
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Money Talk
By Liz Pulliam Weston
Separating Finances Before a Divorce Is Final
To protect their credit, divorcing couples should make sure to close all joint credit accounts and transfer any balances to the partner who will be responsible for paying the obligation.
Reader Questions: Savings Account vs. 1-Year CD?
I am contributing to a savings account that started out with a 4% interest rate but has declined to 1.8%. I can't seem to find an account with a better rate. Am I letting money go to waste? Is there a better option to help me reach my goal?
Banks Making New Rules for Your Credit Cards?
Answers to reader questions on the recent trends from banks to raise interest rates, lower credit limits, or close credit card accounts entirely.
