Laura Rowley Money & Happiness

Saving in Tough Times Requires a Tailor-Made Plan

2008-11-20 08:54:46

Prioritizing your finances will help boost your savings and lower your debt, but beware -- one plan doesn't fit all. ...Read full article

Feds Finally Take on Financial Predators

2008-11-15 00:00:00

A financial products safety commission would promote the welfare of smart borrowers, good lenders, and the U.S. economy. ...Read full article

Budget-Trimming Tips for a Down Economy

2008-11-06 12:02:39

Advice on slashing spending abounds these days, but little of it's practical. Here are some low-hassle cost-cutting tips. ...Read full article

How to Talk to Your Kids About the Economic Crisis

2008-10-25 00:00:00

Explicitly or implicitly, children are feeling the financial pinch, too. How you deal with it sets the tone for their response. ...Read full article

'We're All Hosed': A Wall Street Insider on the Economic Crisis

2008-10-18 00:00:00

A veteran investment banker dishes on the greed and stupidity that led to the meltdown of the financial system. ...Read full article

Double Bind: Savers on the Hook for Squanderers

2008-10-09 00:00:51

A former SEC economist argues that rampant consumerism and wealth disparity are to blame for the economic meltdown. ...Read full article

After the Bailout, Create a Fair Playing Field for Consumers

2008-10-04 00:00:00

Stabilizing banks is crucial, but regulators also need to protect consumers from predatory financial services companies. ...Read full article

Bailout Fallout: How to Cope with the Financial Crisis

2008-09-25 00:00:07

Whether you bet big or just played it safe, Wall Street's meltdown is taking a financial -- and psychological -- toll. ...Read full article

The Financial Crisis: Getting to the Roots

2008-09-18 01:27:10

The root of the current crisis is a cocktail of debt with a chaser of pathological optimism. Many Americans got drunk on both. ...Read full article

Get Ready for the 401(k) Wars

2008-09-11 00:00:01

Lawsuits and legislation are taking on 401(k) administrators remiss over -- or complicit in -- exorbitant plan fees. ...Read full article

In Personal Finance, Choice Can Be a Tyranny

2008-09-05 00:00:02

Choice is good, but in personal finance too much of it can be confusing and harmful. A recent book helps clear the fog. ...Read full article

Flirting with Disaster: Preparation Is Key for Potential Catastrophes

2008-08-28 00:00:45

Having a comprehensive disaster plan for your family is crucial, but many homeowners are still woefully unprepared. ...Read full article

Your Bank May Be Gouging You on 'Loans' You Never Requested

2008-08-21 00:00:25

Know your balance: Bank overdraft fees are soaring, and there's no relief in sight. ...Read full article

It's Time to Rethink College Debt

2008-08-18 00:00:00

Despite the opportunities student loans offer, believing they're all created equal is costly and dangerous. ...Read full article

How Homeowners Can Benefit from Falling House Prices

2008-08-07 00:00:09

A nationwide drop in house prices isn't good news for homeowners, but lower property taxes may be a silver lining. ...Read full article

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