Banks Eye Tighter Credit Card Terms

Banks expect to tighten terms on credit cards in response to a new law that aims to protect consumers from sudden rate hikes, the Federal Reserve said Monday

Why Some Countries Are Stopping Their Stimulus

The different speeds with which economies are withdrawing economic-stimulus programs spell more uncertainty for the global economy

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Treasury Denies Fannie Mae Tax-Credit Plan

Government controlled mortgage provider Fannie Mae said Monday the U.S. Treasury has blocked its plans to sell more than $2.5 billion in low-income housing tax credits

I Love Local Commercials

Two filmmakers with an appreciation for the unintentionally amusing are accepting nominations for businesses in need of a quirky TV campaign

Insider Trading

The investigation into the Galleon Group is the latest chapter in a long history of insider trading in the U.S. stretching back to the 18th century

Nerd World

Every 33 Minutes

I finally broke down and watched the first episode of BSG last night. It sucked.

The Detroit Blog

Media Roundup: Good, Bad and Ugly

Here's the good. It's an interesting essay from the Web site Sharable by Aaron M. Renn, an urban strategist, about the city and its potential.

The Curious Capitalist

Are Finance Professors to Blame for the Financial Crisis?

I really didn't think this was the main premise of my book. I wrote 95% of the thing before the financial crisis, and I certainly didn't predict the disaster that ensued.

It's Your Money

Credit Card Upheaval: Wake Up and Take Charge

You really ought to take a few seconds to read notifications from your credit card issuer that come in the mail, rather than automatically tossing them into the trash.

Planning for Retirement

To battle the uncertainty, check out our five-part series on how to plan for retirement now.