What the Mortgage Bailout Means For You
As the Bush Administration announces its plan to help homeowners, we take a look at the details of the proposal
Credit Cards: Battle in Congress
While legislators like Carl Levin want to crack down on the credit-card industry's practices, company execs warn of unforeseen consequences
Capitol Battle over Credit Cards
While legislators like Carl Levin want to crack down on the credit-card industry's practices, company execs warn of unforeseen consequences
Fresh Pain for the Uninsured
As doctors and hospitals turn to GE, Citigroup, and smaller rivals to finance patient care, the sick pay much more
A Smooth Move into Retirement
Planning to relocate when you retire? Don't just consider taxes when looking for your new digs, says author David Savageau
The ‘Mother of All Tax Bills’
Democrat Charles Rangel proposes elimination of the alternative minimum tax and an overhaul of corporate taxes, pitting businesses against one another
EBay: The Place for Microfinance
On the online auction giant's new MicroPlace site, investors can lend as little as $50 to would-be small business owners around the globe
Finding Fault in Student Default Data
Rates of student loan default are much higher than previously reported, according to a new study. And some borrowers bear a bigger burden
A Troubled ‘Ownership Society’
As lenders cease making small, second loans, the homeownership rate is starting to decline, and the outlook for the housing market could worsen
Bank Cards: Cozy Deals on Campus
Joining forces with banks, colleges are now cashing in on student debit cards