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A series of inaccurate forecasts could make people doubt the ability of the FOMC. Opinions on the new reporting detail will vary, but ultimately the verdict may lay in the hands of whoever eventually succeeds Ben Bernanke as Fed chairman.
Money can't buy happiness, it can't buy love, and it can't buy freedom either. But money does make obtaining these goals much, much easier.
While the latest jobs report was a home run, the long-term question remains: Can the momentum be sustained?
Balance transfer deals became scarce following the financial crisis of 2008 as credit card issuers pulled back on their offers. In 2011, though, this started to change, and many new balance transfer offers are anticipated this year.
This video is dedicated to all of you out there who have ever ignored a bill, prayed to the ATM or just had to have those "breakup earrings" (and besides, they were on sale!).
The initial estimate released Friday for fourth-quarter GDP hinted at something long missing from the U.S. economy: positive momentum. But can it be sustained?
You can never be too careful with your health or your finances. Both of them in good shape create security.
For several years now, I've lived in a sort of financial sweet spot. After paying off my debt, I realized that Kris and I had everything we really w...
Maybe it was good for the consumer that the AT&T and T-mobile merger didn't happen. More importantly, with the exponential increase in data usage, "Can You Hear Me Now? (TM)" will no longer apply. Just send me an email instead!
Here are the four financial goals I believe every family should reach before they think about putting cash in their kiddo's college fund.
Lending money to family and friends is a big issue in our community. These transactions are as much emotional as they are financial, and they rarely end well. Here are five things to consider before you open your wallet or your checkbook for a loved one.
As bad as it sounds, it really is a confirmation of a long-recognized problem rather than a sign of new trouble.
I went over a decade without a credit card. I've proven you can live without them. Now I am saying that some people, especially small business owners, might want to think about getting a card and using it wisely. Why the change?
Now is the time to finally stop making excuses and start being "growed up" with your finances with these five steps.
In my business of giving people insight into their financial behavior, I see very different approaches to life planning with very different results.
Strong finances are enabled by good habits. These suggestions from everyday people can easily be incorporated into your financial life. Take control of your finances in 2012 -- one small decision at a time.
