Compound interest can be a double-edged sword. If you’re saving money, it can be a blessing. But if you borrowed money from a lender, then you’ll probably...
Archive - August 2011
With Hurricane Irene nipping at the heals of our nation’s capital, the Big Apple, and all along the eastern seaboard, people are lining up for storm supplies and...
Looking to take out an auto loan for your next car? Learn about the basic elements of an auto loan and the process of getting one.
Robert Reich, the former U.S. Secretary of Labor, explains the “true” effect of the U.S. debt downgrade in the way that only College Humor knows how…a...
Whether you’re borrowing money from a bank to buy a house, buy a new a car or just charging purchases to your credit card, your loan has five basic elements that...
Wells Fargo announced that it would start charging a $3 monthly fee for some customers to use their debit card. Customers in Georgia, New Mexico, Nevada, Oregon, and...
Last week, the Federal Reserve announced that it would be keeping interest rates low for another two years. Under ordinary circumstances, people like you and I would be...
2 in 2, Video, Video Series
Handling a Down Market and the Occasional Emergency – “2 in 2” for 8/12/2011
2 Minute Finance rounds up the two most interesting finance stories of late and breaks them down in two minutes or less. In this episode: Handling a Down Market and the...
A grinding noise is the second most worrying thing to hear coming from under the hood of your car. It’s bested only by a loud explosion or seeing flames shooting from...