Archive for the ‘Finance’ Category

A free way to check out used cars

piątek, lipiec 25th, 2008

Insurers offer buyers a new resource for uncovering vehicles’ hidden histories of theft or damage. It’s a great start, but nothing replaces a good inspection.

Denied a health claim? Now what?

piątek, lipiec 25th, 2008

Don’t take it lying down. With laws spelling out your rights, and with standard appeals processes in place, you stand a chance of fighting back and winning.

Speak now or forever pay huge fees

czwartek, lipiec 24th, 2008

Do you want your bank or credit card company to play nice? The time to comment on a proposed crackdown is running out, and every voice counts in this David vs. Goliath battle.

Can a family eat on $100 a week?

środa, lipiec 23rd, 2008

As a test, MSN Money puts a household’s food budget on a strict diet. The experiment has its downsides (no more rice, please!) but shows how to take a bite out of grocery bills.

How to leave your wife

środa, lipiec 23rd, 2008

If your marriage is crumbling, you need to pay attention to money matters — or suffer harsh consequences. Here’s what to do, men.

Get real: Marriage is a business

poniedziałek, lipiec 21st, 2008

Put aside the romantic notion that love conquers all — and pull out your calculators. Successful partnerships require a plan, a CFO (usually) and regular progress reports.

Fraud, identity theft grow at ATMs

czwartek, lipiec 17th, 2008

It’s easy for crooks to rip you off at the cash machine, especially if you’re not paying attention. And your PIN won’t offer the protection you might assume it would.

Struggling Americans raiding 401(k)s

środa, lipiec 16th, 2008

A study finds middle-class families are turning to retirement money to get through financial crises such as unemployment and medical emergencies.