Tag: "credit cards"

Households are Richer in This Economy?

It is refreshing to see a light at the end of the stock market tunnel…household wealth rose 3.8 percent during the last three months of 2010, says the Dallas Morning News, (“Stocks Lift Household Wealth as Debt Falls).  This was in part due to the rise in stock prices.  I recall back in late 2008 and [...]

Reality Check for Boomers

In my last blog, I mentioned the sad state of affairs for many of those in their 60s who are on the verge of retirement, or at least who would like to retire soon.  The Wall Street Journal’s recent article, “Retiring Boomers Find 401(k) Plans Fall Short” (link no longer available) reiterates the case.  According to a [...]

From the Department of “Unintended Consequences:” More Bank Fees

I don’t think anybody needed to get out the crystal ball to see this one coming:   According to the Wall Street Journal, now that the new credit card laws are in effect that all but prevent financial institutions from pricing credit card usage based on risk, banks are looking to recoup revenue losses by spreading costs [...]