During the holidays, many of us spend money on gifts and give generously to charities. What most people don't know is that credit card companies take a big bite out of all those dollars spent. ...more

December 22, 2009

As a former banker for nine years and having been on the front lines during the boom and bust of the real estate market, and then the overall economy, I believe the actions of the banks in the last year are in direct response to the new regulations and oversight being implemented. ...more

December 20, 2009

Shoppers are doing all they can to keep their credit cards in their wallets this holiday season. ...more

December 19, 2009

I have started to get used to the inane idiocy that our illustrious lawmakers in Washington have been spewing, but the new law I encountered today really takes the cake. Having been the victim of identity theft several years ago, I was advised by my bank and my lawyer to not sign credit cards but, instead, to print "Ask for ID" on the signature line. This made perfect sense to me as an excellent theft deterrent, so I have done it for years. ...more

December 18, 2009

Slowly, Americans are recouping some of their loss of wealth from the recession, thanks to gains in stocks and home values. ...more

December 11, 2009

Bank of America said Monday it is sending its credit card customers a one-page letter in December with a simple explanation of the interest rates and fees they're being charged. ...more

December 1, 2009

If you're looking for another way to stretch your dollar, there's a new Web site offering Bay area residents good deals. ...more

November 19, 2009

A central Florida teen is facing a first-degree murder charge after authorities say he killed a woman and tried to dispose of her body by burning it in a backyard fire pit. ...more

November 17, 2009

When Kevin Clark discovered someone broke into his car Thursday, the St. Petersburg man didn't just wait for the police. ...more

November 14, 2009

When Kevin Clark discovered someone broke into his car Thursday, the St. Petersburg man didn't just wait for the police. ...more

November 13, 2009