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Breaking down your personal credit score -- the five FICO categories
The weighted importance of the categories are averages. For some people -- such as those who have not been using credit for long -- certain categories may count more heavily. Debt-to-credit ratio: 30 percent This measures your outstanding balance againstmore
Has 401(k) been swept away?
Are you ready to retire? The Tribune's Gail MarksJarvis can help you figure out where you stand. Go to chicagotribune.com/retiremore
Roth 401(k)s expected to join the mainstream
Number of employers offering plans grows more than 10% in 2007 Employers are adopting Roth 401(k) savings plans faster than employees are embracing them, but many observers expect the plans to join the mainstream of employer-sponsored retirement packagesmore
Some companies cut 401(k) matches
Workers at General Motors and Frontier Airlines, for example, could potentially lose thousands of dollars in company contributions from their retirement accounts. GM, which recently said it is suspending company matches for its 32,000 eligible salariedmore
Car insurance costs rise but home insurance holds
Cheaper quotes on ... Related stories Average annual comprehensive car insurance rose 7.6 per cent â?? or £50 â?? over the last year to £724.28. Meanwhile the average buildings insurance policy was up 3.6 per cent in and last year and themore
Savings bonds limits dampen enthusiasm
Dear Dr. Don, How many Series I savings bonds can an individual purchase in a calendar year? When I go to the I Bonds Web site, it says $30,000, but another Web site says the maximum annual purchase is $5,000 in paper and $5,000 in electronic bonds.more
How to calculate a home's value
Whether you're a homebuyer, seller or an owner, you probably have one central question about this market: Where are prices headed from here? You can gain some insight into the pricing puzzle by focusing not just on home values, but on rental rates.more
'Charge off' creates credit black eye
Dear Terry, Six years ago, I co-signed for a relative on a brand new automobile. The relative agreed to make all the payments on the vehicle, but moved out of state after six months, took the vehicle and subsequently stopped making the payments.more
Joblessness makes new loan unlikely
Dear Terry, I drive a 2003 Dodge Durango. I owe about $14,500 on the vehicle. My loan is at 10.25 percent. Unfortunately, I am behind two months on payments of $400 each due to joblessness. I thought about selling the sport utility vehicle for $7,000 andmore
Terms in used car purchase sound fishy
Dear Terry, OK, I knew that I possibly would have to suffer consequences out of desperation for a used car, but little did I know it would get this out of control. I signed an agreement to keep this car for at least 18 months until eligible for trade. Imore
6 key ways car shopping has changed
Untitled Document It has been nearly two months since the Wall Street meltdown and the credit crunch shook up an already unstable automobile industry. The bad news for consumers is that despite federal bailouts to banks and automakers, the buyingmore
Smart ways to trim big-ticket expenses
Anyone on a tight budget knows how hard it can be to save money these days, especially when most of your income is spent paying for such basics as food, gas and housing. Barring unexpected windfalls such as an inheritance or a huge salary increase,more
Fame & Fortune: Bobby Flay
By any standard, chef and restaurateur Bobby Flay is having a very good year. He premiered a new show, 'Grill It!' on the Food Network, where he's already seen on 'Boy Meets Grill,' (for which he was nominated for a Daytime Emmy), 'Throwdown! with Bobbymore
The week's 10 best Personal Finance stories: Nov. 3-7
The week's top Personal Finance stories By MarketWatch Last Update: 8:01 AM ET Nov 8, 2008 In case you missed them, here are the top 10 Personal Finance stories from MarketWatch for the week of Nov. 3-7: Savings reforms need to be on Obama's radar, andmore
Personal Finance Daily: The week's 10 best Personal Finance stories: Nov. 3-7
Savings reforms need to be on Obama's radar, and soon Add to the list of things Barack Obama must do after he becomes president on Jan. 20: Fix the nation's retirement system and fast. And I'm not talking Social Security. That's the least of our worries.more
NEWS ADVISORY - Michigan Office of the Automobile and Home Insurance Consumer Advocate to Hold AUTO INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY Public Hearing on November 10 in Grand Rapids
- The Office of the Automobile and Home Insurance Consumer Advocate for the State of Michigan will hold a public hearing on Monday, November 10, 2008 in Grand Rapids. The meeting will be held from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Grand Rapids Community College,more
Personal bankruptcies rise as housing slumps
The real estate downturn is adding to an increase in personal bankruptcy filings, as indebted homeowners no longer have a cash cow to turn to when times get tough. In September, personal bankruptcy filings rose to 8,347, up 20 per cent from August and 30more
Personal bankruptcies rise as housing slumps
The real estate downturn is adding to an increase in personal bankruptcy filings, as indebted homeowners no longer have a cash cow to turn to when times get tough.In September, personal bankruptcy filings rose to 8,347, up 20 per cent from August and 30more
Personal bankruptcies rise as housing slumps
The real estate downturn is adding to an increase in personal bankruptcy filings, as indebted homeowners no longer have a cash cow to turn to when times get tough. In September, personal bankruptcy filings rose to 8,347, up 20 per cent from August and 30more
More defaults in personal loans likely: BoB
Indian banks may see higher NPA levels from their consumer durable and personal loan portfolios moving ahead and needs to take prudent measures to maintain their credit quality, a top banker said. 'Defaults in certain portfolios like consumer andmore
Insure.com Named as a "Best List" Web Site by Kiplinger's Personal Finance for Third Year in a Row
- Insure.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: NSUR) has been recognized by Kiplingers Personal Finance as one of the best sites for life insurance for the third year in a row. The Best List appears in Kiplingers December 2008 issue. Insure.com was noted for revealing tomore
UK Non-standard Unsecured Personal Loans 2008
Published by: Datamonitor Price: $2795 Introduction The recent depressions in the financial markets have affected consumer lending significantly, not least in the non-standard segment. As the country's economy wanes, the number of non-standardmore
More defaults likely in personal loans: Banker
:: Business Mumbai, Nov. 7: Indian banks may see higher NPA levels from their consumer durable and personal loan portfolios and need to take prudent measures to maintain their credit quality, a top banker said. 'Defaults in certain portfolios such asmore
Overhaul 401(k)s, Powell says
BOSTON (MarketWatch) -- Add to the list of things Barack Obama must do after he becomes president on Jan. 20: Fix the nation's retirement system and fast. And I'm not talking Social Security. That's the least of our worries. It's time for this country tomore
Personal Finance european pensions, by Manuel de Vol 07/11/2008 16:10
So, I'm worried that when I turn 65 I´m going to have to collect little bits of money from (so far) 3 EU countries. What I´d like to know is if there are or any planned european pension funds or ways of consolidating european pension payments into onemore
DOL sues defunct Silicon Valley companies over 401(k) funds
The DOL wants independent fiduciaries to manage and distribute approximately $580,565.22 in assets to participants covered by the two companies plans. Separate lawsuits were filed against Vigilance and Harmony in U. S. District Court for the Northernmore
Schwab Offers Six Tips For 401(k) Investing in Today's Volatile Market
SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. has released six tips from Schwab Center for Financial Research Senior Vice President Mark W. Riepe, CFA, for investors to keep in mind as they manage their 401(k) in today's volatile market.more
Schwab Offers Six Tips For 401(k) Investing in Today's Volatile Market
Commentary by Mark W. Riepe, CFA, Senior Vice President, Schwab Center for Financial Research Company Website: http:www.schwab.comSAN FRANCISCO -- (Business Wire) Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. has released six tips from Schwab Center for Financial Researchmore