THE MONEY BIZ

Is Grandpa risking his retirement?

SmartMoney — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0000

A study of behavioral economics sheds light on financial decisions and aging, suggesting that older people are less cautious about money than they should be.

Are you owed a share of $33 billion?

Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 02:00:00 +0000

State treasuries and other agencies are holding on to long-forgotten bank accounts, utility deposits and more. Here’s how to find money that belongs to you.

The right credit cards for right now

CreditCards.com — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +0000

As you get older and your finances improve, it might be wise to change your credit choices. Use these tips to pick the best credit cards for your life stage.

8 sneaky ways to raise taxes

Rick Newman, U.S. News & World Report — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Politicians aren’t ready to admit that, before long, taxes are going up on most Americans. Here are some of the areas where governments will try to raise money.

Job market creates reluctant retirees

U.S. News & World Report — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:32:00 +0000

As the unemployment rate for older workers rises, discouraged job seekers are giving up on finding work and calling themselves retired.

Save like the rich and famous

Bankrate.com — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 01:00:00 +0000

In a down economy, how are the wealthy protecting their money? Let the same advice they are receiving guide you through these hazardous financial times.

Lessons of a $618,616 death

Amanda Bennett for BusinessWeek — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 19:20:39 +0000

Two years after her husband’s death and almost 10 years after his cancer diagnosis, a woman examines the wrenching emotional and financial costs of keeping him alive.

Credit card debt: How to cut a deal

Liz Pulliam Weston — Sat, 06 Mar 2010 02:30:00 +0000

More than ever, credit card companies are ready to negotiate with borrowers who are in over their heads. But know your options before you commit.

Does your car insurer hate you?

Insure.com — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 02:00:00 +0000

Insurance companies won’t randomly decide to drop you or raise your rates. But many things could put you on your insurer’s bad side.

Time to dump the housing tax credit?

Chris Farrell, BusinessWeek — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:30:00 +0000

Government support that artificially props up home values is forestalling a real recovery for the housing market.