Some Banks Close European Money Funds
by Antonio Bard
JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs Group and BlackRock Inc have all announced plans to bail out of some European markets.
Americans’ Net Worth Drops 40%
by Antonio Bard
Looking for a bit of good news? Might want to wait until next week as new report reveals our net worth drops 40% the past three years and even more reports expected this week with news that will likely be less than ideal.
What is Arbitration?
by Antonio Bard
Any idea what an arbitration clause is? It’s important to know because it affects your rights as a consumer and if you have a credit card, mobile phone or any other goods or service that requires a contract, arbitration could be your only legal recourse.
4 Bad Choices the Financial Sector Hopes You Make
by Antonio Bard
We’ve all been taught the importance of paying bills on time and why we should avoid payday loans. The financial sector as a whole is hoping you’ll make those mistakes often – it improves their bottom lines.
Credit Cards and Mortgages
by Antonio Bard
Ready to buy a new home? Check out the latest tips from FDIC before you call your realtor. They could make a huge difference in how well or how easy buying that home might be.
Taxes are Filed, What Paperwork Should You Save?
by Antonio Bard
Getting those taxes filed isn’t the end of your tax season. Now you have to determine what to save and what to trash. Here are a few of the recommendations by experts.
A Look Back: Politics and Finances
by Antonio Bard
There is much going on in the American economy, but the one thing that seems to be lacking is a complete solution for credit card debt, unemployment and gas prices. Where might those solutions lie?
Indentured Servants to America’s Banks?
by Antonio Bard
Is another financial crisis brewing? If it is, instead of it being the mortgage sector that brings an entire economy to its proverbial knees, it’s more likely the student loan arena that will wreak havoc.
