States launch health care cost assaults (source: CNN)

Posted by admin on March 19, 2010

While Congress is immersed in a fierce debate about the future of America’s health insurance system, entrepreneurs from coast to coast face a crisis right now. (source: CNN) – RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

No room for error on U.S. debt (source: CNN)

Posted by admin on March 16, 2010

The United States isn’t in jeopardy of losing its gold-plated credit rating, though by one measure America is closer to the ratings-downgrade danger zone than Spain. (source: CNN) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

No room for error on U.S. debt (source: CNN)

Posted by admin on March 15, 2010

The United States isn’t in jeopardy of losing its gold-plated credit rating, though by one measure America is closer to the ratings-downgrade danger zone than Spain. (source: CNN)

More Money Thursday roundup: Accidental foreclosures & free cable TV

Posted by admin on March 11, 2010

Personal finance from around the web:

• A 46-year-old Pittsburgh woman is suing Bank of America for mistakenly repossessing her home and confiscating her prized pet parrot. The woman's mortgage was up to date, but she says it took her a week to recover her beloved bird and six weeks to get BofA to clean up the mess it left. As foreclosures rise, mistakes like this become more frequent, experts say. [ABC News]

• A financial reform bill will be released on Monday, says Sen. Chris Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee. [WSJ.com]

• Meanwhile, the proposed federal consumer protection agency may exempt some of those who need to be regulated the most: payday lenders, pawn brokers, car dealers and other non-bank lenders. [The Washington Post]

• You can watch all the TV you want — without having to pay for cable. A little technical expertise and the Internet are all you need. [The New York Times]

• Everybody knows how important it is to diversify your investments. But don't stop there: Put some thought into diversifying your income. [Five Cent Nickel]

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First spark of a jobs recovery on Main Street (source: CNN)

Posted by admin on March 3, 2010

Main Street businesses shed another 18,000 jobs in February, bring the tally of jobs lost from America’s small businesses to nearly 3 million since February 2008, according to a report released Wednesday by payroll processor ADP. (source: CNN) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com

Treasury cashing in on bank turnaround (source: CNN)

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Bank of America is about to leave the Troubled Asset Relief Program with a bang. (source: CNN) – RSS feeds and Feed widget on Feedzilla.com

America’s hidden debt bombs (source: CNN)

Posted by admin on March 1, 2010

America’s total debt load is on pace to top $13 trillion this year, and $22 trillion by 2020 — and that’s just the debt we’re counting. (source: CNN) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

The Buzz: BofA no longer hated on Wall Street (source: CNN)

Posted by admin on February 24, 2010

It’s been a pleasant honeymoon for new Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan. How much longer will it last? (source: CNN) – RSS widgets and RSS feeds on Feedzilla.com

More Money Wednesday roundup: Wealthiest religions & Google's guide to credit cards

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Personal finance from around the Web:

• New-home construction may be edging upward, but sales aren't keeping pace. New-home sales fell 11.2 percent in January, as reported by the Commerce Department, hitting a record low. [The New York Times]

• Exploding Ford Pintos, lead-laden toys — take a trip down memory lane with "the worst product recalls of all time." This gallery might just take your mind off of your Toyota anxiety. [The Huffington Post]

• You've probably compared incomes using every other variable in the book. What about religion? Here's the breakdown of finance by faith. See which religions are America's most affluent. [Good]

• Google is testing an online credit card comparison tool. But don't get too excited. You can only be a trial run guinea pig if you live in the UK. [Pocket-lint]

• The waiting game is the one to play if you are looking to milk the most from your social security benefits. If you can put off receiving them until 66, the amount on your check will increase by one third. [CBS MoneyWatch]

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Video: Risky Foods for Small Children (source: CBS News)

Posted by admin on February 22, 2010

Every five days at least one child in America will die from choking on food. Dr. Jennifer Ashton spoke to Maggie Rodriguez about what every parent should know about risky foods for children. (source: CBS News) – RSS news feeds and Widgets on Feedzilla.com